TCF tests for the general public :

Several tests make up the TCF General public :

• A compulsory multiple-choice test (MCQ) to assess listening comprehension, reading comprehension and language structure:
  1h30 approx. - 91 questions

• An optional written expression test:
  60 minutes - 3 exercises

• An optional individual speaking test with an examiner accredited by France Eduction International (FEI):
  12 minutes - 3 exercises

All TCF General public take place on the same day. The examination center determines the timetable for each test, which cannot be changed.

Please note that we administer the exam on computernot on paper. If you want to take the exam on paper, you can visit the official FEI website (France Education International) or another school in our group. KLF Keep Learning French.

The TCF for university entrance :

Please note: if you wish to apply for admission to the first year of a bachelor's degree at the university, you will need to take a preliminary admission test (DAP). TCF General public with the written expression test, compulsory.

Practical information about the TCF :

As soon as your registration is validated and paid, Lyon Bleu International will issue you with a certificate of registration with theTCF French exam that you can present to justify your actions.

Please note that as the tests are double-corrected at France Education International in Paris, it can take around a month before you receive your results.

Your official results certificate will be valid for 2 years. We strongly recommend that you keep copies of your certificate.

If you fail the exam, you will have to wait at least 30 days between registrations before you can retake it.