TCF Tout Public (TCF All public)

TCF All public (TCF tout Public) - Computer Based test:

The Test de Connaissance du français (TCF) tout public – is a French language proficiency exam that is oriented toward non-native speakers of French that want to assess their level of proficiency, and get certified for professional requirements, academic purposes, or personal reasons.

Personal purposes: the TCF provides a snapshot of the candidate’s proficiency in written and oral French.
Professional purposes: the TCF certificate is a benchmark of the candidate’s language abilities and may be used to enhance job applications.
Academic purposes: the TCF is required by postsecondary education institutes for students wishing to apply for the final year in undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

There are compulsory and optional sections in the TCF. The compulsory sections are listening, reading and grammar, while the optional sections are speaking and writing.

The TCF TP is composed of three compulsory modules:

Module	Duration
COMPULSORY MODULES
Listening (29 questions)	25 Minutes
Language Structures (18 items)	15 Minutes
Reading (29 questions)	45 minutes
OPTIONAL MODULES
Writing (3 Tasks)	60 Minutes
Oral Expression (3 Tasks)	12 Minutes

The compulsory parts only have multiple choice questions.

Listening comprehension
29 questions (25 minutes) – recordings from spoken text on everyday situations in the French speaking world.

Grammar and vocabulary
18 questions (15 minutes) – questions test the ability of candidates to identify and select correct words and phrases to complete sentences or paragraphs.

Reading comprehension
29 questions (45 minutes) – in this section, test takers are assessed on a wide variety of texts ranging from ads to literary works.

Optional Tests:

Writing comprehension
There are three tasks that you must complete that last about 60 minutes. Tasks range from writing 60-120 words up to 120-180 words.

Speaking
A one-on-one interview with an examiner that is about 12-15 minutes long. The interview questions range from the A1 level to the C2 level of the CEFR.

Additional fees are charged for the optional section. The price of the TCF may therefore vary depending on the options you choose.

Upcoming Sessions for TCF TP - All public Test - (Computer Based Test)

Upcoming Sessions	Registration Deadline	Status	Mode of Delivery
Tuesday - November 21st, 2023	November 18th, 2023	OPEN	Computer Based
Saturday - December 15th, 2023	December 13th, 2023	OPEN	Computer Based

NOTE: Paper-based TCF TP- All Public Test can only be scheduled for a mimium of 5 registrations. Please call or email admin@gblc.ca for paper based dates.

NOTE: TCF TP TESTS CAN BE SCHEDULED UPON REQUEST, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL AT ADMIN@GBLC.CA AT LEAST 4 DAYS IN ADVANCE IF YOU NEED TO SIT FOR TCF TP TEST

Pay for your test:

TCF TP (All public) Computer Based test	Price
Compulsory test only	$260
Compulsory test + oral exam	$418
Compulsory test + written exam	$362
Compulsory test + written + oral	$520

You can register for optional test alone only if you have already taken the compulsory sections of the TCF no more than 2 years before taking the optional ones. Fee for each module in this case are $125 for each optional module test.

Registration Process

In order to complete the registration, we need the completed form, copy of your valid passport and the payment. Return the completed registration form along with your payment and a photograph of yourself. Print your first and last name at the back of the photograph. Your file will be refused if the photograph doesn't meet the specifications. Download the photograph specifications.

Prior registration, please make sure that you need the TCF-TP (All public). It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she is registered for the appropriate exam. GBLC and its employees cannot be held responsible for the choices made by the candidate.
Payments to be made in full at the time of registration.
No transfers, refunds or credits will be granted after the registration to the TCF.
No refund or credit will be granted under any circumstances past the afore mentioned deadlines, unless GBLC must cancel a session of tests, in which an alternative exam date will be offered, or a full refund will be granted.
In the event of cancellation or rescheduling before the registration deadline, a non-refundable $75 will be charged. No refunds will be granted after the registration deadline.
To take the test, the candidate must be 16 and older.
The certificates with official results will be available for pickup at GB Language Centre’s front desk after approximately 4 -8 weeks of the test but due to COVID and may be delayed.
If you want the results to be mailed to your address, extra shipping charges of $22.60 CAD needs to be paid.
Modes of payments accepted are cash, debit and credit card at our office, or e-transfer at payments@gblc.ca

How to register:

Fill the form(hyperlink) attached and send it back at admin@gblc.ca. Make sure of the spellings of your name is correct because the same will be printed on your test report sheet.
Pay the registration fee according to the modules.
Send a neat scan of your valid passport which has your photo on it
Send Documents by Mail Or in person to the front desk

* Attention: TCF | GB Language Centre, 211-716 Gordon Baker Road, North York, ON, M2H3B4*

You may also email your complete documents to admin@gblc.ca

Please make sure that the payment and relevant document must reach our office before the registration deadline. Failing which, we can reserve the seat. To access to resources and sample tests, please visit the FEI website.

Download the Registration Forms: TCF All Public | Formulaire d’inscription de TCF Tout Public

Download the Policy Documents: TCF Cancellation & Refund Request Form | TCF Cancellation, Refund & Transfer policy | TCF Test Date Transfer Request Form