TCF French

Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) preparation courses designed to help you achieve your target level from A1 to C2. Our expert tutors provide comprehensive training for this internationally recognized French proficiency assessment.

📋 Key TCF Information

About the TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français)

The TCF is an official French language proficiency test developed by France Éducation international. It evaluates your French level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Official Recognition

  • • French Ministry of Education approved
  • • International recognition
  • • Valid for university admissions
  • • Immigration and visa applications

Test Format

  • • Computer-based assessment
  • • Adaptive difficulty system
  • • Immediate results available
  • • Multiple test versions

No pass or fail - TCF certifies your current French level

CEFR Level Scale

A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
A1: Beginner
B1: Intermediate
C1: Advanced
A2: Elementary
B2: Upper-Int.
C2: Proficient
TCF Score Range: 100-699 points
Each level corresponds to specific score ranges

Exam Sessions

  • Availability: All year round
    Flexible scheduling at authorized centers
  • Format: Computer-based
    Results available immediately
  • Retakes: No waiting period
    Take as often as needed

📝 TCF Test Components

Listening Comprehension

  • • 25 minutes
  • • 29 questions
  • • Adaptive difficulty
  • • Audio documents and dialogues

Reading Comprehension

  • • 25 minutes
  • • 29 questions
  • • Various text types
  • • Multiple choice format

Language Structures

  • • 15 minutes
  • • 18 questions
  • • Grammar and vocabulary
  • • Sentence completion

Speaking (Optional)

  • • 12 minutes
  • • 3 tasks
  • • Face-to-face with examiner
  • • Separate certification

Available TCF Preparation Courses

TCF A1 Prep Course

Beginner

Perfect for absolute beginners. Build essential French skills and vocabulary to achieve A1 level certification. Covers basic everyday expressions and simple interactions.

Learning Objectives:

  • • Basic greetings and introductions
  • • Numbers, dates, and time
  • • Simple questions and answers
  • • Essential vocabulary (600+ words)

TCF Skills Focus:

  • • Basic listening comprehension
  • • Simple text reading
  • • Elementary grammar structures
  • • Test-taking strategies
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TCF A2 Prep Course

Elementary

For students with basic French knowledge. Develop elementary communication skills and prepare for A2 level certification with focus on everyday situations and routine tasks.

Learning Objectives:

  • • Routine activities description
  • • Shopping and services
  • • Past and future tenses
  • • Expanded vocabulary (1,200+ words)

TCF Skills Focus:

  • • Improved listening skills
  • • Short text comprehension
  • • Basic grammar mastery
  • • Computer-based test practice
Enroll in A2 Prep

TCF B1 Prep Course

Intermediate

Intermediate level preparation focusing on independence in French. Master complex situations, express opinions, and handle most everyday conversations with confidence.

Learning Objectives:

  • • Express opinions and preferences
  • • Handle unexpected situations
  • • Complex grammar structures
  • • Extended vocabulary (2,000+ words)

TCF Skills Focus:

  • • Advanced listening comprehension
  • • Longer text analysis
  • • Intermediate grammar mastery
  • • Adaptive test strategies
Enroll in B1 Prep

TCF B2 Prep Course

Upper-Intermediate

Advanced preparation for upper-intermediate level. Develop fluency in complex discussions, understand abstract concepts, and communicate effectively in professional settings.

Learning Objectives:

  • • Abstract topic discussions
  • • Professional communication
  • • Advanced grammar nuances
  • • Sophisticated vocabulary (3,000+ words)

TCF Skills Focus:

  • • Complex listening tasks
  • • Advanced text comprehension
  • • Sophisticated grammar patterns
  • • High-level test techniques
Enroll in B2 Prep