e-TEFAQ

The e-tefaq is a French language test approved by the Quebec Ministry for Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) for people aspiring to immigrate to Quebec only. It assesses comprehension and expression, written and oral skills in French. It gives a quantitative and qualitative measure of the level of a candidate’s linguistic and communication skills. It offers a detailed and personalized analysis of results. Applicants for immigration to Quebec can obtain up to 16 points by passing the 4 tests.

 

Test Format

The TEF Québec (TEFAQ) examination consists of four tests:

○ Oral comprehension: 40 min – 60 questions

○ Oral expression: 15 min – 2 topics

○ Written comprehension: 60 min – 50 questions

○ Written expression: 60 min – 2 topics

* These sections are done online, using a computer. Hence knowledge of use of the mouse is imperative.

Points are granted from B2 level onward.

Attestation of results

The statements of results are in digital format. (Sample, Click here)

It shows the distribution of scores obtained in each of the sections, offers detailed comments on the skills and places your level on a scale from <A1** (Basic User) to C2** (Proficient User)

it gives with a performance description of each level.

its validity is for 2 years.

it will be ready within 4 to 6 weeks, and you will receive an email containing a link that will enable you to access your secure digital area to obtain your statement of results.

Please note that the attestation of results and mark sheet are not a diploma and cannot be considered as a proof of success but as a statement of your level at a given time.

** For further information about levels (A1, A2, B2, etc.), please check our General French Course structure.

e-tefaq fees***

INR 6549.00 (including GST), per section / module

Optional hard copy of the certificate can be ordered at 5.000 + GST

*** These fees might be subject to change without prior notice.

e-tefaq schedule for 2024

Refer to the schedule of the next examination sessions above (take care to register before the deadline)

  • Download the Registration form
  • Print, fill in and sign the form (pls do not paste the photo on the form)
  • If you can come to the Alliance Française of Madras, bring your form, along with 1 passport size photo, a self attested copy of your passport and your payment (by Cash, Credit Card or Local Bank Cheque payable to Alliance Française of Madras)
  • If you cannot come to the Alliance Française of Madras, send the hard copy of your form along with 1 passport size photo, a self attested copy of your passport to Alliance Française of Madras (24 College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600006) and your payment by Bank transfer:

ICICI BANK
A/c Name : Alliance Francaise of Madras
A/c type : Savings
Bank Name: ICICI Bank
A/c Number : 000901108959
IFSC Code : ICIC0000009
Branch : Nungambakkam Branch

BNP PARIBAS
A/c. Name : Alliance Française of Madras
A/C type : Savings
A/C Number : 09088 060003 025 44
IFSC Code : BNPA0009088
Bank details : BNP PARIBAS
Branch : Chennai Branch

The Alliance Française of Madras will send you a confirmation of registration and a hall ticket will be sent after the registrations are closed, by e-mail. Applications for registration after the deadline will not be accepted.

Preparing for the test

The Alliance Française of Madras does not organize any specific preparation courses for e-tefaq, General French classes are strongly recommended.

To discover and get trained to the exam, you can use the free online resources offered by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris:

Online tutorials available at the link here

Training app “francais 3.0” or “TV5Monde Apprendre“ for Androïd and Ipad/Iphone

Online preparation proposed by AFMadras and CCI Paris in partnership with Prepmyfuture

Exercises to develop similar skills online on Radio France Internationale RFI or TV5Monde

General condition of TEF can be downloaded here

For further details

91 44 2827 9803 / 2827 1477 ; coursedirector[at]af-madras.org or coursecounsellor[at]af-madras.org

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