TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français (France Éducation International)) — Free Online Mock Test
French proficiency test by France Éducation International, used for university admission, naturalisation, professional purposes. 76 MCQ in 90 min: Listening (29 Q), Vocabulary (18 Q), Reading (29 Q). Scaled to CEFR A1–C2 (0–699). Higher levels include optional speaking + writing. · Official language: French (Français).
TCF exam at a glance
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| Conducting body | France Éducation international (FEI), for the French Ministry of National Education |
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| Official website | france-education-international.fr ↗ |
| Mode | The Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) — a French proficiency test with compulsory sections (listening comprehension, reading comprehension and language structures, all multiple-choice) plus optional writing and speaking sections. Several versions exist (e.g. TCF Tout Public, TCF for French nationality/ANF, TCF Québec/Canada, TCF DAP for university admission). |
| Frequency | Held in fixed sessions through the year at approved centres (paper or computer-based, depending on the version). |
| Scoring & marking | Positioned on the CEFR scale from A1 to C2 based on your score (the compulsory sections use progressive-difficulty multiple-choice items). Unlike the DELF/DALF diplomas, the TCF is an assessment test — it places your level rather than a pass/fail. |
| Score validity | A TCF certificate (attestation) is valid for two years. |
| Language | French. |
Who is eligible for TCF?
Open to anyone needing to certify their French — for university admission, immigration, French nationality or professional purposes. There is no prerequisite level.
Last verified July 2026 against France Éducation international — TCF. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
TCF section breakdown
The TCF mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. Inter-section breaks are enforced.
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Compréhension Orale (29 Q · 25 min)
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Structure de la Langue (18 Q · 15 min)
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Compréhension Écrite (29 Q · 45 min)
TCF scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: TCF has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: TCF (scaled 0-699 — CEFR A1 to C2).
How TCF is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
TCF time strategy
With 76 questions in 85 minutes, you have about 67 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Compréhension Orale (29 Q · 25 min)
- Structure de la Langue (18 Q · 15 min)
- Compréhension Écrite (29 Q · 45 min)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
TCF topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of TCF, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Compréhension Orale (29 Q · 25 min)
- Orale — Conversation · 5
- Orale — Avis · 4
- Orale — Annonces · 3
- Orale — Achats · 3
- Orale — Expressions · 2
- Orale — Travail · 2
- Orale — Transport · 2
- Orale — Instructions · 1
Structure de la Langue (18 Q · 15 min)
- Vocabulaire — Antonymes · 2
- Vocabulaire — Expressions · 2
- Grammaire — Pronoms · 1
- Grammaire — Articles · 1
- Grammaire — Conditionnel · 1
- Grammaire — Cause · 1
- Grammaire — Pronoms relatifs · 1
- Grammaire — Prépositions de temps · 1
Compréhension Écrite (29 Q · 45 min)
- Lecture — Compréhension · 10
- Lecture — Instructions · 4
- Lecture — Avis · 3
- Lecture — Horaires · 3
- Lecture — Courriels · 2
- Lecture — Emploi · 2
- Lecture — Panneaux · 2
- Lecture — Commerce · 1
TCF difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
French proficiency test by France Éducation International, used for university admission, naturalisation, professional purposes. 76 MCQ in 90 min: Listening (29 Q), Vocabulary (18 Q), Reading (29 Q). Scaled to CEFR A1–C2 (0–699). Higher levels include optional speaking + writing. · Official language: French (Français).
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for TCF
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what TCF really tests
The TCF places your French on the CEFR scale (A1–C2) rather than passing or failing you, with compulsory listening, reading and language-structures sections plus optional writing and speaking. Crucially there are several versions (nationality, Canada/Québec, university DAP), so you must sit the right one for your goal.
Preparation tips
- Confirm exactly which TCF version your purpose requires before booking.
- Practise the compulsory multiple-choice sections, which span all CEFR levels.
- Add the optional writing/speaking only if your goal needs them.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sitting the wrong TCF version for immigration, nationality or university.
- Treating it like a pass/fail diploma instead of a level-placement test.
TCF study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Confirm which TCF version your goal requires (nationality, Canada, university)
- Get FEI official sample tests
- Assess your current CEFR level
- Practise listening, reading and language-structures (all multiple-choice)
- Build vocabulary and grammar across CEFR levels
- Add optional writing/speaking if your goal needs them
- Work official sample tests under time
- Target the CEFR level your purpose requires
- Polish any optional writing/speaking sections
Where TCF can take you
A strong TCF result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Certify your French level
- Immigration & nationality
- University admission
- Two-year attestation
Best books & official prep for TCF
- Réussir le TCF / official FEI sample tests — FEI / CLE International / Didier
- TCF version-specific prep (Canada, ANF, DAP…) — Various
Official practice: Confirm which TCF version your goal requires (immigration, nationality, university), then practise the compulsory listening, reading and language-structures sections and any optional writing/speaking you need.
Previous-year papers: FEI publishes official sample tests; they match the compulsory-section format.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the TCF exam pattern?
- Test de Connaissance du Français (France Éducation International) contains 76 questions across 3 sections: Compréhension Orale (29 Q · 25 min), Structure de la Langue (18 Q · 15 min), Compréhension Écrite (29 Q · 45 min). Total duration is 85 minutes (about 67 seconds per question).
- Does TCF have negative marking?
- No — TCF has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is TCF scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 699. TCF (scaled 0-699 — CEFR A1 to C2).
- How can I practise TCF online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length TCF mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of TCF?
- TCF is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. French proficiency test by France Éducation International, used for university admission, naturalisation, professional purposes. 76 MCQ in 90 min: Listening (29 Q), Vocabulary (18 Q), Reading (29 Q). Scaled to CEFR A1–C2 (0–699). Higher levels include optional speaking + writing. · Official language: French (Français).
- How long is the TCF exam?
- TCF runs for 85 minutes total across 3 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including mandatory inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in TCF?
- TCF is split into: Compréhension Orale (29 Q · 25 min), Structure de la Langue (18 Q · 15 min), Compréhension Écrite (29 Q · 45 min). Each section is timed and weighted separately. French proficiency test by France Éducation International, used for university admission, naturalisation, professional purposes. 76 MCQ in 90 min: Listening (29 Q), Vocabulary (18 Q), Reading (29 Q). Scaled to CEFR A1–C2 (0–699). Higher levels include optional speaking + writing. · Official language: French (Français).
- What tools or aids are allowed during TCF?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the TCF test adaptive?
- No — TCF is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many TCF mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct TCF variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 3800 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free TCF test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge TCF test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are TCF previous year question–style papers included?
- Every TCF mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 76-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free TCF mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's TCF mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the TCF mock test on mobile?
- Yes. TCF mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the TCF syllabus?
- The TCF syllabus maps to its 3 sections: Compréhension Orale (29 Q · 25 min), Structure de la Langue (18 Q · 15 min), Compréhension Écrite (29 Q · 45 min). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for TCF?
- Open to anyone needing to certify their French — for university admission, immigration, French nationality or professional purposes. There is no prerequisite level. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic TCF practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the TCF exam and how should I prepare?
- Official TCF exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free TCF mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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