The TFI™ Test
The TFI™ test is a French-language proficiency test for people whose native language is not French. It measures the everyday French skills of people working in an international business or academic environment. A standardized test that measures French proficiency on a single, continuous scale, the TFI test is for language learners of all levels, regardless of their occupation or background. Test scores indicate how well people can communicate in French with others in daily life and workplace settings. The test does not require specialized knowledge beyond that of a person who uses French in everyday work activities.
About the TFI™ Test
The TFI™ test is used by language learners of all levels, regardless of occupation or background, as a fair and objective measure of French proficiency for academic and business institutions.
The test examines Listening and Reading comprehension skills and uses common everyday vocabulary, phrases and key expressions that reflect real-world tasks. Test takers do not need to have special knowledge beyond that of a person who uses written and oral French in everyday work activities.
Who Uses the TFI Test and Why?
Businesses and government organizations use the TFI test for:
- recruiting, hiring and determining promotions where French listening and reading proficiency are required
- selecting employees for training to be conducted in French
- defining goals and required language levels
- developing training programs
- measuring employee progress and proficiency level following French-language training
Educational organizations and teachers use the TFI test for:
- unbiasedly grouping students homogeneously and validating their proficiency
- placing incoming and continuing students in appropriate class levels
- evaluating student proficiency by repeated testing throughout a program
- increasing motivation by setting clear course objectives
- demonstrating the value of their programs by showing student improvement in listening and reading comprehension skills
How Do You Register for the TFI Test?
Learn more about registering for a TFI testing session in Canada and other countries.
Public Testing Sessions in Canada
To register for a TFI Public Test Session in Canada, please follow these instructions:
- Connect to ETS's Registration Platform at https://toeicrts.ets.org/.
- Under "Select a Country", select "Canada."
- Under "Select a Test Type", select "TFI Public."
- Search a Test Session by Test Center or by Date.
- Follow the steps on the screen until your registration is completed.
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