- What is the TCF Canada?
The “test de connaissance du français” is also called TCF Canada and is a French language proficiency test which is used for Canada immigration purpose and for applying for Canadian citizenship. It is accepted by IRCC.
- What is the pattern of TCF Canada test?
The TCF test for Canada includes four mandatory parts where your general French language proficiency would be checked. These include your listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking and writing. The TEF test follows the guidelines established by Canadian language benchmark (CLB) and Common European Framework of References for Language (CEFR). For immigrating to Quebec only two modules are compulsory which are listening and speaking. One can check the immigration to Canada query section on the official government portal. Also you could consult your Canada PR consultant in Chandigarh, West Highlander for getting complete information for Canada PR programs.
- What is the duration of the TCF Canada test?
It takes around 3 hours for the entire TCF Canada test to be conducted which includes all four modules.
- How will I get my TCF Canada results?
Usually it takes 4 -6 weeks for your test results to be calculated. Once your result is establish a certificate with your official results would be issued to you. Your TCF Canada result would contain your level and score for each part. For claiming points for Canada PR under express entry or any other immigration program you need TCF score equivalent to CLB 7 if it is your first language. For claiming additional points you need minimal score equivalent to CLB 5. Your TCF results are available at your testing centre where you gave the test. Further, one needs to note that only one copy of your test result would be provided to you.
- How many points can I get for my TCF scores?
For your TCF test score If French is your second language then you can get maximum of 4 points if your score is between CLB 5-6 in all four modules. If you score between CLB 7-8 or CLB 9-10 then you can get 12 points or 24 points respectively. Further, you can get 30 additional points if you have CLB 7 in French and CLB 5 or higher in English. Additional 15 points are available if you have CLB 7 in French and CLB 5 or lower in English.
If your Skill type is O or A for Canada PR as per NOC list level you need a compulsory CLB 7 in all four modules. You need compulsory CLB 7 in all 4 sections. The minimum threshold is CLB7 for skill types 0 and A.
- What is the cost of TCF test?
For applicants who need TCF test for Federal immigration to Canada would have to give all four modules and the cost is 23,940 INR inclusive of taxes. For two modules in case immigrating to Quebec the cost of TCF test is 11,970 INR.
- How can I register for a TCF Canada test session?
Currently, in India, there are numerous centers for TCF Canada test Ahmadabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Goa, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Indore, Kochi, Kolkata, Leh, Lucknow, Manipal, Mumbai, Nasik, New Delhi, Noida, Pondicherry, Pune, Secunderabad, Surat, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum and Vadodara. The exam is conducted all through the year. You would need to check with your accredited TCF test centre on the information of test dates, registration procedure, fees and location of the test.
- Can I retake a test if my marks are not enough?
Yes, you can certainly take the TCF test again and as many times you like. One would need to however wait 30 days from the last TCF test that you gave.
- How long is my TCF Canada result valid?
The result is valid for 2 years as other language proficiency exams are.
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