Are you planning to immigrate to Canada or seeking permanent residency (PR)? One of the best ways to boost your chances is by demonstrating proficiency in one of the country’s official languages—English or French. For those wanting to highlight their French language skills, two commonly accepted exam is the TEF (Test d’Évaluation de Français). Exam are approved by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), they differ in structure, format, purpose, and flexibility.
Quick Overview of TEF
The TEF is administered by the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Paris (CCIP) and is more versatile in terms of its applications. It can be used for immigration to both Canada and Quebec (TEF Québec) and is recognized in France and other French-speaking countries.
Here will talk about Reading comprehension.
Exam Format
Objective: Measure your ability to read and understand written documents.
Content: 40 questions
Duration: 1 hour
Format: Multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ)
For each question, there is a choice of 4 answers, but only one answer is correct. You can navigate freely within the questionnaires on your computer.
Question Type :
- 7 Questions pertain to daily conversation.
- 10 questions will fill-in blanks
- 5 questions will rapid reading texts and Graphics
- 10 questions focus on administrative and professional documents
- 8 questions are based on press articles and journal articles
Scale/Score:
Correct answer = +1 point
Wrong answer / No answer = 0 points