Test d'évaluation de français
| Type | standardized test |
|---|---|
| Year started | 1998 |
| Website | https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/candidat/test-evaluation-francais/ |
The Test d'évaluation de français (TEF, or French Assessment Test) is a standardized language test for French as a foreign language. It assesses general French comprehension and expression skills. Results are aligned with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) established by the Council of Europe.
Created in 1998 by Le français des affaires, a department of the Paris Île-de-France Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry, it is officially recognized by:
- French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and the Ministry of the Interior
- Swiss State Secretariat for Migration
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada;
- Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration
To meet the needs of candidates, the TEF is offered in five different versions:
- TEF Études
- TEF Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité (IRN)
- TEF Canada
- TEF Québec (TEFAQ)
- TEF for All Audiences