Exam familiarisation begins from A2, becomes more focused through B1 and moves into Exam Mode at B2.
No exam work yet. You are building the language the examination will later test.
Exam familiarisation begins. You meet the shape of the exam while the focus stays on using the language.
Preparation becomes more focused. Task types, timing and the four abilities are practised deliberately.
Full Exam Mode. Preparation, supervised mock examinations and practice under timed conditions.
Canadian pathways state their language thresholds across all four abilities, so preparation has to be even. A strong reader with weak speaking does not meet the threshold.
Every class is live, so you work with real tutor speech from the first session. From B1 the focus moves from catching the general idea to catching detail and intent.
Materials build from short everyday texts to longer argued pieces. From B1 you practise finding specific information under time pressure.
Thirty minutes of guided discussion sits inside every class, so you speak in every session. From B1 the tasks move towards presenting, justifying and responding without preparation.
Written assignments run through the whole pathway and are marked by your tutor. From B1 you practise structured argument and the register the examination expects.
One of the French examinations recognised for Canadian immigration pathways. It assesses listening, reading, writing and speaking separately, with a result reported for each ability.
The other French examination recognised for Canadian immigration pathways. It also assesses the four abilities separately, with a result reported for each.
Both are accepted for the pathways described on this site. Confirm current requirements, fees and test centres with the official test body before you book.
Reimbursement applies to the first eligible attempt at TEF Canada or TCF Canada taken within three months of completing the B2 sublevel, on presentation of the official result and the paid exam receipt.
Requests are made in writing to the school office within thirty days of the result being issued. Reimbursement covers 50% of the examination fee only, and does not include registration, travel or re-sit costs.
Terms and conditions apply. This is examination-fee support.
Exam familiarisation begins from A2, becomes more focused through B1 and moves into Exam Mode at B2.
Eligible full-pathway learners may receive 50% reimbursement of their first eligible exam fee if they do not achieve the published qualifying result and meet all terms.
No. French adds CRS points or can help an eligible candidate meet the language requirement for certain pathways, though it does not guarantee permanent residence because individual situations vary. Our registered Canadian immigration partner can answer specialised questions.
Take the placement test to find your starting level, or book a free 10-minute conversation with someone who prepared for these examinations as an adult.
