TCF Exam
Test de Connaissance du Français
Certify your language ability for French and Canadian immigration and citizenship, or for profressional and academic purposes.
Test de Connaissance du Français
Certify your language ability for French and Canadian immigration and citizenship, or for profressional and academic purposes.
Looking to prove your level of French for a visa, university, or professional purpose? You’ve come to the right place. The TCF (Test
de Connaissance du Français)
is an official French language test that gives you the certification you need — and you can sit it right here at Alliance Française
Glasgow.
Whether you’re applying for French citizenship, planning to study in France, or preparing to immigrate to Québec, the TCF is widely recognised and valid for two years.
The TCF is a language exam designed to determine and certify your level of French competence. While the DELF and DALF offer
different exams to prove a specific level of ability, the TCF evaluates your level through one exam. TCF exam results remain valid
for two years.
There are three types of TCF Exams: the Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF), the TCF Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité (IRN), and the TCF Canada.
Test de Connaissance
du Français (TCF)
The TCF assesses
a person’s level of French language for general purposes and is intended for people who are not native French speakers and who, for
professional, personal or academic reasons, wish to have their competency in French assessed and certified.
TCF Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité (IRN)
The TCF IRN is used to demonstrate French proficiency for French citizenship and permanent residency applications. This test is
composed of four compulsory sections: compréhension orale (20mins), compréhension écrite (25mins),
expression écrite (30 mins), and expression orale (10mins).
TCF
Canada
The TCF Canada is recognised as official proof of language proficiency by Citizenship and Immigration Canada as
well as the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion du Québec for permanent residency
applications and Canadian citizenship applications. The exam is composed of the following four tests: compréhension écrite (60mins), compréhension
orale (35
mins), expression orale (12mins), & expression écrite (60mins).
Please note that le Ministère Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada requires that candidates sit all
the tests on the same day if
they wish to apply for ’une demande d’immigration’.
- Important -
Please note that The Alliance Française de Glasgow only runs paper version of the TCF.
The
10:30 starting time displayed corresponds to the
earliest time the oral exam might start. Your definitive time will be displayed on the Statement
of Entry
you will receive before the exam day.
Please read our Terms
and Conditions
before registering
For more information on any of the TCF exams, please contact exams@afglasgow.org.uk
| Exam | Dates | Description | Deadline | Start/Finish | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCF Tout Public - March Session |
Written: |
Written: | 22 Feb '26 |
Written: 1:45pm – 3:25pm 1:45 - 4:30pm with writing (optional) AFG only runs paper version of the TCF. Oral: Morning - Individual times TBC by exam centre in due course (optional) |
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Now |
| TCF Canada - March Session |
Written: |
Written: | 22 Feb '26 |
Written: 1:45pm – 4:45pm AFG only runs paper version of the TCF. Oral: Morning - Individual times TBC by exam centre in due course |
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Now |
| TCF Intégration, Résidence & Nationalité - March Session |
Written: |
Written: General exam instructions: 15 min Listening comprehension: 20 min Reading comprehension: 35 min Writing: 30 min Oral: Exam: 10 min | 22 Feb '26 |
Written: 1:45pm – 3:25pm AFG only runs paper version of the TCF. Oral: Morning - Individual times TBC by exam centre in due course |
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Now |
You might need the TCF if you are:
We offer several versions of the TCF depending on your goals:
For those applying for French citizenship, residency, or a long-stay visa. This version includes all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Accepted by Québec’s immigration authorities. If you’re heading to Canada, this is the one to go for.
A broader version used for university applications, job applications, or simply to assess your level.
Not sure which one is right for you? Just ask — we’ll help you find the right fit.
We’re an official exam centre
We offer exam prep courses if you want to feel more confident
We’re centrally located and easy to reach
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