Understanding The TEF/TCF Exams
TEF Canada
All tests must be completed on the same day for your certificate to be recognized by Canadian authorities.
Tests For A Canadian Immigration Application:
• Oral Comprehension
Duration
40 minutes
Questions
40 Multiple Choice Questions
• Oral Expression
Duration
15 minutes
Topics
2 topics to cover
• Written Comprehension
Duration
60 minutes
Questions
40 Multiple Choice Questions
• Written Expression
Duration
60 minutes
Topics
2 topics to cover
Exam Cost
$390-$450
Validity
2 years
Exam Mode
Computer based
Exam cost depends on centres of the exam and any additional material with the exam
TEF Chart
| NCLC Level | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 546-699 | 546-699 | 546-699 | 546-699 |
| 9 | 503-545 | 512-557 | 503-545 | 518-555 |
| 8 | 462-502 | 472-511 | 462-502 | 494-517 |
| 7 | 434-461 | 428-471 | 434-461 | 456-493 |
| 6 | 393-433 | 379-427 | 393-433 | 422-455 |
| 5 | 352-392 | 330-378 | 352-392 | 387-421 |
| 4 | 306-351 | 268-329 | 306-351 | 328-386 |
TCF Canada
It also has four mandatory sections: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. TCF Canada exam comprises 78 items that incorporate listening and reading comprehension. All are multiple-choice questions, and candidates must pick one correct answer from 4 options.
Tests For A Canadian Immigration Application:
• Listening Comprehension
Duration
35 minutes
Questions
39 Multiple Choice Questions
• Written Expression
Duration
60 minutes
Topics
03 tasks
• Reading Comprehension
Duration
60 minutes
Questions
39 Multiple Choice Questions
• Oral Expression
Duration
12 minutes
Topics
03 tasks
Exam Cost
$390-$450
Validity
2 years
Exam Mode
Computer based
Exam cost depends on centres of the exam and any additional material with the exam
TCF Chart
| NCLC Level | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 549-699 | 16-20 | 549-699 | 16-20 |
| 9 | 524-548 | 14-15 | 523-548 | 14-15 |
| 8 | 499-523 | 12-13 | 503-522 | 12-13 |
| 7 | 453-498 | 10-11 | 458-502 | 10-11 |
| 6 | 406-452 | 7-9 | 398-457 | 7-9 |
| 5 | 375-405 | 6 | 369-397 | 6 |
| 4 | 342-374 | 4-5 | 331-368 | 4-5 |
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