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Official French Language Assessment

The Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF) is an internationally recognised French language proficiency test, administered by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP). It is widely used for immigration, citizenship applications, and academic purposes. The TEF assesses key language skills, including listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

As an official TEF exam centre, Alliance Française de Manchester offers exam sessions and preparation courses to help you achieve your goals.

The Alliance Française de Manchester is the only registered centre in Manchester for: 

  • the TEF  Canada for immigration to Canada.
  • the TEF pour la nationalité for​ ​French naturalisation.
  • the TEF Québec for immigration to Québec.



​​You will receive your results and official statement of results by email, approximately 2 to 4 weeks after the exam date.  They will be sent by the CCIP.

Terms and conditions for TEF exams. 

Which TEF Exam Do You Need?

The TEF is available in different versions depending on your specific requirements:

TEF Canada – Required for Canadian immigration applications.

TEF Québec (TEFAQ) – Required for Québec immigration applications.

TEF Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité (IRN) – Required for French citizenship and residency applications.


All versions of the TEF are computer-based, except for the speaking component, which is conducted in person with an examiner. Results are sent by email within 2 to 4 weeks.

TEF CANADA

The TEF Canada is a French evaluation test for immigration to Canada.
It is made up of four (4) obligatory testsreading, listening, speaking and writing.
You must take all of these tests on the same day.

For more information on the TEF Canada, how to prepare, and the CCIP Terms and Conditions of enrolment, visit the CCIP website.

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TEF Québec

The TEF Québec (TEFAQ) is a French evaluation test for immigration to Québec.
It is made up of two obligatory tests: listening and speaking and two optional extra tests: reading and writing.

You can choose which of these to take, depending on your requirements for your application.

For more information on the TEF Québec, how to prepare, and the CCIP Terms and Conditions of enrolment, visit the CCIP website.

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TEF Nationalité (IRN)

The TEF Nationalité IRN, (formaly known as TEF Naturalisation) is a French evaluation test for French naturalisation.
It is made up of four (4) obligatory tests: reading, listening, speaking and writing.
You must take all of these tests on the same day.

For more information on the TEF Nationalité (IRN), how to prepare, and the CCIP Terms and Conditions of enrolment, visit the CCIP website.

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Dates


Registration deadline


23 October 2025


08 October 2025


06 November 2025


21 October 2025


11 December 2025


26 November 2025


15 January 2026

18 December 2025

29 January 2026

14 January 2026

12 February 2026

26 January 2026

26 February 2026

11 February 2026

16 April 2026

01 April 2026

14 May 2026

29 April 2026

28 May 2026

13 May 2026

02 July 2026

16 June 2026

16 July 2026

01 July 2026

30 July 2026

15 July 2026

27 August 2026

05 August 2026

24 September 2026

09 September 2026

22 October 2026

07 October 2026

05 November 2026

21 October 2026

19 November 2026

04 November 2026

17 December 2026

01 December 2026


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Need Help To Prepare for Your TEF Exam?

Alliance Française de Manchester offers tailored private tuition to help you succeed in your TEF exam.

TEF Preparation Package:

This structured preparation course covers:

Private tuition with Alliance Française ensures you get personalised guidance to help you feel confident on exam day.

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