The Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF), designed by France Education International (FEI) and accredited by the French Ministry of Education, is a French language proficiency test for non-native speakers of French who wish to evaluate and have their level of proficiency certified for professional, academic or personal reasons. It is also used by Canada or Québec for immigration procedures.
In general, the TCF grades and ranks candidates at one of the six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2) on a scale defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). TCF grade results are reliable measurements for determining proficiency. Each candidate is awarded a certificate which is valid for two years.
Since April 2019, Alliance française du Bengale is an accredited centre authorised to hold sessions. We offer:
- TCF TP (tout public)
- TCF Canada
- TCF Québec
- TCF IRN
Kindly note that:
- All tests are taken on a computer (SO = Sur Ordinateur).
- Candidates must be at least 16 years of age.
- Candidates must register at least 15 days prior to the preferred day for the examination.
- Candidates may take the test several times, allowing a minimum of 20 days between two exam sessions.
More information on the different versions and the fees is given below.
TCF TP SO (Tout Public) is a French language proficiency test that assesses your French language skills for personal, academic or professional reasons.
| Parts: | Fees (GST included) | |
Compulsory parts: | Listening (36 questions, 30 minutes) | ₹13,000 |
| Proficiency in language structures (23 questions, 20 minutes) | ||
| Reading (36 questions, 65 minutes) | ||
Optional parts: | Speaking (12 minutes) | ₹6,500 |
| Writing (60 minutes) | ₹6,500 | |
New fee structure applicable from 1st January 2026.
TCF Canada SO is a French proficiency test aimed at all individuals aged 16 years old and above, regardless of their nationality or mother tongue, who need to certify their level of French as part of the process of economic immigration to Canada and, therefore, need to submit an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
| Parts: (The four parts are compulsory) | Fees (GST included) |
Speaking (3 questions, 12 minutes) | ₹26,000 |
Listening (39 questions, 35 minutes) | |
Reading (39 questions, 60 minutes) | |
Writing (3 questions, 60 minutes) |
New fee structure applicable from 1st January 2026.
The TCF Québec and TCF Canada certificates issued from March 27, 2023 onwards no longer present an overall score. They can therefore no longer be used for naturalisation or resident card applications.
For information about the latest provisions for immigration to Canada, please consult the IRCC website : https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html
TCF for Québec SO is a French proficiency test that meets the standards of the Ministry for Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion (MIDI) when building an immigration application for Québec. The “TCF for Québec” comprises 1 to 4 examinations in listening, speaking, reading and writing. You can choose which parts you want to sit for.
| Parts: | Fees (GST included) |
| Listening (29 questions, 25 minutes) | ₹6,500 |
| Speaking (3 questions, 12 minutes) | ₹6,500 |
| Reading (29 questions, 40 minutes) | ₹6,500 |
| Writing (3 questions, 60 minutes) | ₹6,500 |
New fee structure applicable from 1st January 2026.
The TCF Québec and TCF Canada certificates issued from March 27, 2023 onwards no longer present an overall score. They can therefore no longer be used for naturalisation or resident card applications.
For information about the latest provisions for immigration to Canada, please consult the IRCC website : https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html
Check available dates and pre-book your slot:
Fill up the form to register:
Not sure of your level?
Take our placement test to know your French level and prepare accordingly to give the TCF!
What is the procedure to register for the TCF exam?
- Choose one of the available versions of TCF: TCF Structures and fees
Kindly note that at AFdB all the versions of TCF are taken on computer and not on paper.
- Check the available dates
- Fill in the following Google form: https://forms.gle/LARYPkpT5MJje93b7
On this form you will:
- Enter your personal details
- Select the versions of TCF you want to sit for
- Pick up a date for your examination
- Proceed with the payment
A gap of at least 15 (fifteen) days should be maintained between the day of submission of the form and the day of the examination.
Once your payment is received, you will receive a confirmation email.
Can I postpone my examination?
Yes, you can postpone your examination by a maximum of 3 (three) months. Kindly note that any request to postpone your examination date should be sent to [email protected] at least 15 working days prior to the examination. A fee of Rs. 1,000/- is applicable.
How can I get ready for the exam?
How can I get ready for the exam?
We particularly recommend the following websites:
- https://www.ciep.fr/en/tcf (exam samples are available for each version of TCF)
- https://apprendre.tv5monde.com/fr/tcf
- https://savoirs.rfi.fr/fr/apprendre-enseigner/langue-francaise/tcf-test-de-connaissance-du-francais
You can also take private tuitions (ask us for more information).
How and when will I receive my TCF attestation?
Before your TCF session, you will receive an email from France Éducation international inviting you to create or access your TCF-Candidat online account. Once your results are published, you will be notified by email and will be able to download your attestation directly from this account. Attestations remain available online for three years.
Can I get a re-evaluation?
Yes, you can ask for a re-evaluation of your speaking and/or writing examination. Following the obtention of your results, you have one month only to request for a re-evaluation.
Kindly note that the re-evaluation entails the chance that your new results may be lower than the current ones. In the event of a change in your results done by France Éducation International, the former attestation will become invalid and using it will be deemed a fraud. The fee for a re-evaluation request of the oral part and/or the written part of your TCF examination is Rs. 9330/- (GST included).
What keyboard layout is used during the computer-based TCF?
The computer-based TCF is conducted on Windows computers using a standard QWERTY keyboard with US International settings. This configuration is the same for all candidates and cannot be changed. Candidates are advised to practise typing in French on a QWERTY US International keyboard before the test.
- Acute Accent (é): Press
'(apostrophe), thene. - Grave Accent (à, è, ù): Press
`(backtick, top left of keyboard), then the vowel. - Circumflex (â, ê, î, ô, û): Press
^(Shift+6), then the vowel. - Cedilla (ç): Press
'(apostrophe), thenc. - Tréma (ë, ï, ü, ÿ): Press
"(Shift+’), then the vowel.
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