What is TEF?
TEF stands for test d’Evaluation de français. It is a standardised test that is conducted to check your French fluency. It was created by CCI Paris Ile-de-France, i.e., the Chamber of commerce and industry of Paris.
Why TEF?
This TEF exam opens the door for many educational, migration, and employment opportunities. One sits for this French exam when they want to immigrate to Canada or Quebec, France, or who wants to apply for French citizenship, universities in francophone countries like France, Switzerland, Belgium, or parts of Africa, or to enhance job profiles in international organisations like UNESCO, the United Nations, and international businesses.
Advantages
The advantages of qualifying for the TEF exam in French are-
– Proves your French fluency
– Required by many elite universities
– It is valid for 2 years and is accepted worldwide
– Adds value to your immigration application
– Helps you in career fields like international relations, translation, international business, etc
Structure of the TEF exam
Now let’s have a look at the format of the TEF French exam-
The test comprises four modules, i.e., listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Listening-
Duration of 40 minutes
Format- 60 questions consisting of Audio clips and MCQs
- Speaking-
Duration of 15 minutes
Format- 2 live oral interactive tasks
- Reading-
Duration of 60 minutes
Format- 50 questions of MCQs
- Writing-
Duration of 60 minutes
Format- 2 topics given to write
Scores are given to each section separately, and the results are expressed in CEFR levels.
A few tips for TEF aspirants
Students must prepare for each module separately and must focus on the vocabulary and grammar to make the foundation strong. Students are advised to solve TEF practice tests under real-time constraints. This will help them to understand the pattern and prepare them to manage time. They must have a good practice of speaking and listening to French.
How we help?
We at edukast have well-designed, exam-focused courses for exam French TEF, TCF, and TEFAQ, taught by our expert trainers. We provide live practice sessions, speaking activities, and writing practice, and take regular mock tests. We prepare you to not just crack the exam, but to learn French, and make you so confident that speaking it comes to you naturally.
