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A universal test to assess your French language capabilities

TCF is flexible, widely recognised for studying in French-speaking universities, for citizenship or for immigration purposes.

Description & structure

TCF French Exam


TCF:  Test de Connaissance du Français
/ French Language Evaluation Test for candidates age 16 or above. It allows non-native speakers of French to obtain a simple, effective and precise evaluation of their skills in comprehension and expression.

Click here to access the “Manuel du candidat” (in French).

TCF Tout public: https://www.france-education-international.fr/test/tcf-tout-public?langue=en

TCF Canada: https://www.france-education-international.fr/en/test/tcf-canada

Candidates will receive a certificate issued by the French Ministry of Education. It is valid for 2 years from taking the test.

The certificate shows results with a total score between 100 and 699 as well as a mention of the corresponding Common European Reference Framework for Languages level, from A1 to C2:

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TCF: The exam consists of 3 tests: a compulsory test and two optional tests (composition and oral). You may take the tests in different sessions. However, for taking only the optional tests, you must have a valid compulsory test certificate.

For French nationality purposes, starting from 1 April 2020, candidates have to take all the 3 tests in the same session and achieve B1 level minimum.

TCF Canada: All the tests of the exam are compulsory. In order to qualify to score points for Canada immigration purposes, candidates need to achieve B2 (Advanced) level minimum.

For further information about TCF, visit the France Education International (formerly CIEP)  website.
For further information about Canadian immigration application, visit IRCC.

Pricing

TCF compulsory test: HK$ 1,800
Reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and language structures (grammar and vocabulary).

TCF optional tests:
Composition (writing) - HK$ 900
Oral (speaking) - HK$ 900

TCF Canada: HK$3,500
Reading comprehension, listening comprehension, language structures, composition and oral.

*Candidates are required to take a photo onsite on the exam day for the certificate use.


Next sessions & registration dates


Unless clearly advised otherwise, all exams are organised at HK Scout Centre and AF Jordan Centre during business hours.
During the enrollment, candidate needs to complete the online application form or download and fill in the application form from below and send to exam@afhongkong.org
We reserve the right to add extra days for each session.
All TCF Tout public and TCF Canada exams organised by Alliance Francaise de Hong Kong are paper based exam.


2024 SESSIONS


REGISTRATION DATES


TCF Canada


Tuesday 16 January


 16 November - 15 December 2023


TCF Tout Public


Tuesday 20 February


 18 December 2023 - 18 January 2024


TCF Canada


Tuesday 19 March


 19 January - 19 February 


TCF Canada


Tuesday 18 June


 19 April - 18 May 


TCF Tout Public


Tuesday 10 September


 10 July - 10 August 


TCF Canada


Tuesday 22 October


22 August - 22 September 


TCF Tout Public


Tuesday 26 November


 26 September - 26 October 





How to register

  1. Read through the information on this page.
  2. Register at our centres:you may register at the reception of any one of our centres (Jordan, Shatin, Wanchai): Please click here to download the exam form:

TCF Registration Form TCF Registration Form

TCF Canada Registration Form TCF Canada Registration Form

    3. Register online: Purchase online your exam. (Enable only during registration period. Seats are limited.)  Please enter all the information           in the form.

 TCF obligatoire  TCF obligatoire

 TCF option écrite  TCF option écrite

 TCF option orale  TCF option orale

TCF Canada TCF Canada

   4. When the online payment is successful, you will receive by email a receipt and a payment reference.

   6. Please send your examination registration form together with the payment reference to exam@afhongkong.org

   7. You will then receive a confirmation email from AFHK.

   8. You will receive your exam schedule by email two weeks before the examinations.

   9. If you have any questions, please contact exam@afhongkong.org

Remarks:

  • All TCF candidates who register for TCF Tout Public (TCF TP) and TCF Canada, a photo of the candidate will be taken on-site. This photo will be printed on the certificate.
  • For TCF TP: It is only possible to take the oral and/or written expression tests if and only if the candidate has already passed the compulsory tests and that his certificate is still valid for at least 2 months.
  • Test fees are neither refundable nor transferable.
  • Seats are limited for compulsory test, and limited to 13 for TCF option orale - Oral/speaking test. 

Results


About four weeks after the tests, an official certificate will be sent by email.  As the updated policy from FEI, there will not be any physical certificate will be sent.

Candidates can request a re-correction for the 1) TCF option orale and/or  2) TCF option ecrite within 10 days after the announcement of the results by raising their requests to exam@afhongkong.org.   A non-refundable admin fees of HKD 500 for each part will be charged for per request. The announcement of the re-correction result(s)  will take from 17 to 21 days.


How to prepare

  1. Group courses: we offer group courses from A1 to C1 levels in Wanchai, Jordan and Shatin. Not sure what your level is? Click here to make a Placement test.  Our staff will contact you to discuss course options.
  2. Private tuition: personalised training and flexible scheduling, private tuition is a great way to get ready before your exam. Visit our website for more details or contact us at privatetuition@afhongkong.org.
  3. PrepMyFuture TCF (see below)
  4. Resources:
    1. Radio France International: practice for the listening examination.
    2. Didier FLE: online activities to prepare for TCF.
    3. TV5MONDE: online activities to prepare for TCF.
    4. France Education International: a list of useful resources.
    5. Our multimedia library also stocks a variety of books to help you prepare for the TCF.
    6. Not sure what your level is? Take this free online self-assessment created by the CIEP and RFI (page in French).

PrepMyFuture TCF

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Prepare efficiently for your TCF exam with PrepMyFuture

1. A preparation covering all sections in the test

2. A preparation adapted to each version of the TCF - TCF Tout Public - TCF QC - TCF CA

3. Lessons available for each type of question

4 . Grammar and vocabulary reminders

5. Adaptive learning for all concepts

There are 3 options to choose from:


OPTION 1

PrepMyFuture TCF (license only)


Get your pass to PrepMyFuture TCF and get access to:
over 1500 exercices covering all 4 sections of the test.
Adaptative learning for learners of all levels.

With PrepMyFuture, you can train and simulate exam conditions, track your performance, identify your weaknesses and improve your skills with personalized exercises.

Each pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase 

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OPTION 2

PrepMyFuture TCF + 6 hrs Online Private Tuition 

Get your pass to PrepMyFuture TCF  and enjoy the tips from an experience teacher.

Your tutor will help you get an excellent grasp of the TCF exam (its format, variations - TCF standard or Canada - and specificities) and set achievable learning goals. 

Each pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase 

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OPTION 3

PrepMyFuture TCF + Mock exam (speaking & writing exams only)

Get your pass to PrepMyFuture TCF  and enjoy the tips from an experience teacher.

The Mock exam will take place face to face at Alliance Française.  
Our mock exam is great opportunity for you to correct the little mistakes that can make a big difference on the D-day. The feedbacks from our skilled and experienced teachers-correctors will help you put all the chances on your side.

Each pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase

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