TEF — Test d'évaluation de français — Free Online Mock Test

TEF exam at a glance

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.

• TEF (50 Q)
  50 questions · 90 minutes · ~108 sec/question

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
  Proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow (face detection, room scan, fullscreen lock, tab-switch detection).
• Test format
  Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
• Backtracking
  Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
• Mark for review
  Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.

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)
  Target ~108 sec/question. If a question takes more than 162 seconds, mark for review and move on.

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 topic-wise test series

Drill the TEF syllabus chapter by chapter. Each topic test is a focused set of questions you can practise on its own — ideal for fixing a weak area before a full mock.

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
  Our cert skin mirrors the actual TEF testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
• 50 distinct variants
  2500 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
• Detailed analytics
  Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
• Spaced repetition (Notebook)
  Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
• Optional proctoring
  Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate real TEF test-day conditions.
• Free to start
  No credit card. Sign up, pick a variant, and your first TEF mock starts in under a minute.

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 offers free full-length TEF mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and 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. That's 2500 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.

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