The TEF Canada (Test d’évaluation de français) is an official French-language proficiency exam recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for applications for permanent residency and Canadian citizenship. Developed by Le français des affaires of the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI Paris Île-de-France), the TEF Canada assesses the ability to communicate in French in real-life situations.

The exam consists of four independent modules for each of the following core language skills:

• Reading Comprehension (Compréhension écrite): 60 minutes for 40 multiple-choice questions
• Listening Comprehension (Compréhension orale): 40 minutes for 40 multiple-choice questions
• Written Expression (Expression écrite): 60 minutes for two topics
• Oral Expression (Expression orale): 15 minutes per candidate for two topics

Each module is scored independently on a numeric scale from 0 (basic skills) to 699 (total control) points. The official results include a calibrated score, the corresponding CEFR level (A1–C2), and the equivalent Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB/NCLC) level used by the Government of Canada for immigration purposes.

Official results are typically issued within 1 to 10 business days following the examination and remain valid for two years from the date of the test.

Candidates may take the TEF Canada as many times as they wish; however, a minimum waiting period of 30 days is required between two successive test sessions.