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TEF CANADA

Focused preparation for TEF Canada.

Build your French ability and become familiar with the structure, pace and demands of TEF Canada through guided instruction and targeted practice.

Structured exam preparation
Speaking and writing feedback
Listening and reading development
Private or small-group options
01

Develop durable French skills.

The objective is not to teach a short list of tricks. We build the language ability you need and then show you how to apply it within TEF Canada tasks.

  • Vocabulary and grammar development
  • Listening and reading comprehension
  • Speaking fluency
  • Writing clarity
02

Practice with purpose.

Exam-style exercises become more useful when they target a specific weakness. Lessons and practice can be focused around the skills that will make the largest difference to your progress.

  • Timed tasks
  • Targeted correction
  • Performance review
  • Progressive exam familiarity
03

Know where to begin.

After a consultation and placement assessment where appropriate, AVELINGO recommends a route based on your current level, target and timeline.

04

What TEF Canada preparation can include.

As you move closer to exam readiness, practice can become more focused on TEF-style timing, task expectations and the language patterns that help you communicate clearly under pressure.

  • Listening comprehension
  • Reading comprehension
  • Speaking interaction
  • Argument development
  • Written expression
  • Timed exam-style practice
OFFICIAL TEF CANADA FORMAT

Four skills, each with a distinct format.

For immigration purposes, Le français des affaires lists four mandatory TEF Canada tests.

READING40 questions

60 minutes · multiple choice.

LISTENING40 questions

40 minutes · multiple choice; audio is played once.

WRITING2 sections

60 minutes · Section A 25 min, Section B 35 min.

SPEAKING2 sections

15 minutes · information-seeking and persuasion/argumentation.

Current TEF Canada attestations show a score out of 699 for each skill and indicate the corresponding CEFR and NCLC level. For Express Entry, IRCC currently instructs applicants to enter the “Équivalence ancien score” values shown on the attestation.

A clear next step.

Book a free consultation and we’ll help you understand the right AVELINGO pathway for your level and goal.

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