The TEF is an official French language test used to determine a person’s level of knowledge and proficiency in the language. This is the official Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris' proficiency test often used for university entrance purposes.

The official TEF Attestation shows the distribution of scores for each module taken along with detailed comments for the different competencies.

It is the candidate's responsibility to select all modules that are required.

The three parts of the "QCM" portion of the test must be taken as a whole and is based on multiple choice questions.

Grades are given for each part.

Compréhension écrite: 60 min / 50 questions Compréhension orale: 40 min / 60 questions Lexique et structure: 30 min / 40 questions

EO is evaluated through a role-play that demonstrates the know-how and expertise in real-life situations.

Section A: gather information, ask questions

Section B: present a document, assess, compare and convince your friend in an informal conversation.

The written expression portion of the test has 2 sections with an alloted time of 60 minutes.

Section A: Read the beginning of a press article and continue the article.

Section B: Express your point of view on a sentence taken from a newspaper and use aurguments to defend it.