TEF/TCF Score Requirements
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:
Additional Information:
Exam Cost: $390-$450
(varies by center and additional materials)
Validity: 2 years
Exam Mode: Computer-based
Listening Comprehension
Duration: 40 minutes
Questions: 40 Multiple Choice Questions
Reading Comprehension
Duration: 60 minutes
Questions: 40 Multiple Choice Questions
Written Expression
Duration: 60 minutes
Topics: 2 topics to cover
Oral Expression
Duration: 15 minutes
Topics: 2 topics to cover
TEF Canada Score Chart
NCLC Level Reading Writing Listening Speaking
| 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
The TCF Canada exam consists of four mandatory sections: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The exam comprises 78 items, including listening and reading comprehension. All questions are multiple-choice, requiring candidates to select the correct answer from four options.
Tests for a Canadian Immigration Application:
Additional Information:
Exam Cost: $390-$450
(varies by center and additional materials)
Validity: 2 years
Exam Mode: Computer-based
Listening Comprehension
Duration: 35 minutes
Questions: 39 Multiple Choice Questions
Reading Comprehension
Duration: 60 minutes
Questions: 39 Multiple Choice Questions
Written Expression
Duration: 60 minutes
Tasks: 3 tasks
Oral Expression
Duration: 12 minutes
Tasks: 3 tasks
TCF Canada Score Chart
NCLC Level Reading Writing Listening Speaking
| NCLC Level | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
546-699 |
16-20 |
546-699 |
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 |
