TEF (Test d'évaluation de français) — Free Online Mock Test
Test d'évaluation de français · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in French. · Official language: French.
TEF exam at a glance
TEF key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | CCI Paris Île-de-France — Le français des affaires |
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| Official website | lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr ↗ |
| Mode | The Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF) — an international French-proficiency test taken for immigration, citizenship/naturalisation and study. It comes in purpose-specific versions (TEF Canada, TEF Québec/TEFAQ, TEF Études and TEF IRN for residence and naturalisation); candidates sit the module set required for their purpose. |
| Frequency | Offered year-round at approved centres. |
| Scoring & marking | The test is modular, with up to five modules — Compréhension écrite (reading), Compréhension orale (listening) and Lexique et structure (vocabulary & grammar), which are multiple-choice and automatically scored, plus Expression écrite (writing) and Expression orale (speaking), each assessed by two independent evaluators. Results map to a seven-level scale (Level 0 to Level 6) aligned to the CEFR (A1–C2), with each skill given its own level. |
| Score validity | TEF results are valid for 2 years from the test date. |
| Language | French. |
Who is eligible for TEF?
No formal prerequisites; open to any candidate. The modules taken depend on the applicant’s purpose and the receiving institution or authority.
Last verified July 2026 against Le français des affaires — TEF. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
TEF section breakdown
The TEF mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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TEF (50 Q)
TEF scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: TEF has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: TEF (pass 700/1000).
How TEF is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
TEF time strategy
With 50 questions in 90 minutes, you have about 108 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- TEF (50 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
TEF topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of TEF, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
TEF (50 Q)
- Lecture — Compréhension · 5
- Vocabulaire — Antonymes · 3
- Vocabulaire — Synonymes · 3
- Lecture — Avis · 2
- Lecture — Horaires · 2
- Lecture — Emploi · 2
- Grammaire — Comparatif · 2
- Vocabulaire — Expressions · 2
TEF difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
Test d'évaluation de français · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in French. · Official language: French.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's TEF bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for TEF
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what TEF really tests
The Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF), from CCI Paris Île-de-France, is an international French-proficiency test taken for immigration, citizenship and study. It is modular — up to five modules (reading, listening, vocabulary & grammar, written expression and oral expression) — and comes in purpose-specific versions (TEF Canada, TEFAQ for Québec, TEF Études, TEF IRN). Results map to a seven-level scale (0–6) aligned to the CEFR, and are valid for two years.
Preparation tips
- Take only the modules your immigration or study purpose requires.
- The multiple-choice modules are auto-scored; the writing and speaking are human-marked — rehearse them.
- Pick the right version (Canada, Québec/TEFAQ, Études or IRN) for your goal.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Sitting the wrong version for your purpose.
- Letting the 2-year validity lapse before you use the result.
TEF 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.
- Choose TEF Canada, TEFAQ (Québec), TEF Études or TEF IRN by purpose
- Understand the modules you need (reading, listening, vocabulary & grammar, writing, speaking)
- Results map to CEFR levels 0–6
- Reading, listening and vocabulary & grammar (multiple-choice)
- Written expression (human-scored)
- Oral expression (human-scored)
- Full TEF practice for your module set
- Time the multiple-choice modules
- Rehearse the written and oral expression tasks
Where TEF can take you
A strong TEF result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Immigration & citizenship
- Study in French
Best books & official prep for TEF
- TEF preparation guides — Various
- TEF practice tests — Various
Official practice: Register and prepare from the official Le français des affaires site (lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr); take only the modules your purpose requires and practise both the multiple-choice and expression modules.
Previous-year papers: Official TEF sample tests and practice materials are available.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the TEF exam pattern?
- Test d'évaluation de français contains 50 questions across 1 section: TEF (50 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 108 seconds per question).
- Does TEF have negative marking?
- No — TEF has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is TEF scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. TEF (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise TEF online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length TEF mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of TEF?
- TEF 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. Test d'évaluation de français · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in French. · Official language: French.
- How long is the TEF exam?
- TEF runs for 90 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in TEF?
- TEF is split into: TEF (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Test d'évaluation de français · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in French. · Official language: French.
- What tools or aids are allowed during TEF?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the TEF test adaptive?
- No — TEF is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many TEF mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct TEF variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 2500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free TEF test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge TEF test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are TEF previous year question–style papers included?
- Every TEF mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 50-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free TEF mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's TEF 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 TEF mock test on mobile?
- Yes. TEF 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 TEF syllabus?
- The TEF syllabus maps to its 1 section: TEF (50 Q). 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 TEF?
- Eligibility for TEF — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic TEF practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the TEF exam and how should I prepare?
- Official TEF 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 10 free TEF mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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