About the TCF Canada

What is the TCF Canada?

The TCF Canada (Test de connaissance du français – Canada) is an official French language assessment recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It evaluates your French skills for use in immigration or citizenship applications.
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Who Should Take the TCF Canada?

Anyone, regardless of nationality or first language (including native French speakers and individuals from Francophone countries)—who plans to apply for permanent residency or Canadian citizenship through IRCC can take the TCF Canada as proof of language ability.

TCF Canada – Test Format

The TCF Canada exam is made up of four required components, designed to assess your overall proficiency in the French language. These components are:
Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.

  • The Listening section includes 39 multiple-choice questions, each with only one correct answer.

  • The Reading section also contains 39 multiple-choice questions, testing your ability to understand written texts.

  • The Speaking portion is made up of 3 tasks that increase in complexity, requiring you to express yourself clearly and appropriately in different contexts.

  • The Writing section consists of 3 written tasks, also presented in order of increasing difficulty, evaluating how well you can write in French in formal and informal contexts.

Each section is aligned with the levels defined by both the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).

⚠️ Notice: TCF Canada Registration Temporarily Closed
We are currently not accepting candidates for the TCF Canada exam.
Please check back soon or contact us for updates on future test dates.

Thank you for your understanding

Information 

Location

The TCF exam will take place at Verbal Link Institute: 7318, 137 Street, Newton, Surrey, BC V3W 1A3.

Validity of Certificate

Your certificate will be valid for 2 years. This date of validity will be indicated on your certificate. You may take the TCF as many times as you wish, with a mandatory waiting period of at least 30 days between 2 takes in any location.

Policy 

Price of the exam: $385 for the TCF Canada – Full Exam.
Please note that no refund or deferment is possible. Cancellations for climatic or personal reasons are not accepted.

If you wish to register for a different version of the exam (e.g., TCF Tout Public, TCF IRN, or TCF Québec), please contact us at:
+1236-777-8443 or  director@verballinkinstitute.ca

Your Results

You will receive your results within 3 weeks of your exam date. Please note that our center does not have access to your results before the official certificates are issued to us.

Certificates will be sent to candidates by email, using the contact information provided at registration. We strongly recommend that you save a digital copy of your certificate for future use.

Regitration Policy

By registering and paying for the examination, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and you certify that you have read all the necessary documents.

Reassessment Policy

Verbal Link Institute is not responsible for the final exam results and cannot be held liable for the scores awarded to candidates.

If you wish to request a reassessment of your results by France Éducation International, a fee of $80 CAD per section (Expression écrite or Expression orale) will apply.

Requests for reassessment must be submitted within 25 days of receiving your attestation.

To begin the reassessment process, please contact us at:
director@verballinkinstitute.ca
We will provide you with the necessary form and further instructions.

Exam Invitation & Arrival Time

A few days before your exam, you will receive an official invitation with your schedule. It is essential you arrive at the time indicated on your invitation as you will not be granted access to the room after the examination starts.

TCF Exam Day Guidelines – Verbal Link Institute

  1. Arrival & ID: Arrive on time with a valid ID (passport, PR card, or driver’s license) and your exam schedule. Late arrivals and missing ID will result in denial of entry—no exceptions or refunds.

  2. Check-In: Candidates must sign required documents and have a photo taken before the exam begins.

  3. Personal Items: Phones, smartwatches, and personal belongings must be stored away before entering the exam room.

  4. Exam Format: The exam is computer-based (QWERTY keyboard) except for the oral test, which is conducted with an examiner. French accents are available on the testing platform.

  5. Conduct: No talking or leaving the room during the exam. Misconduct may result in removal and disqualification by France Éducation International.

  6. Results: Certificates are sent by email within 3 weeks. Keep a digital copy

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