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<h1 style="text-align: left;">TCF French Diplomas</h1>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">What is the TCF?</h2>
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Unlike the DELF and DALF, which award a lifelong diploma at a level you choose, the TCF is a placement test. It evaluates your French skills
and positions you on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) scale from A1 to C2. Your TCF score is valid for two years.
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The TCF is suitable for students applying to French universities, professionals seeking to demonstrate language ability, visa and residency applicants, and anyone pursuing French nationality or integration pathways.
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Test, Not Diploma</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">The TCF measures your current level rather than certifying a chosen diploma level.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">CEFR Placement</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Results place you on the A1 to C2 scale based on your performance.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Two-Year Validity</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">TCF results remain valid for two years from the date of the test.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">CEFR Levels Assessed by the TCF</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">The TCF can place candidates anywhere across the six CEFR proficiency levels.</p>
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<h3>A1</h3>
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Beginner<br />
Basic everyday expressions and simple interactions.
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<h3>A2</h3>
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Elementary<br />
Routine tasks and straightforward information exchange.
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Intermediate<br />
Dealing with most situations while travelling and expressing opinions.
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<h3>B2</h3>
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Upper Intermediate<br />
Understanding complex text and interacting with native speakers fluently.
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<h3>C1</h3>
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Advanced<br />
Expressing ideas fluently and using language flexibly for social and professional purposes.
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Proficient<br />
Understanding virtually everything heard or read with ease.
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">TCF Exam Format</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">The core TCF evaluates five language competencies. Some variants may require only specific components.</p>
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<p>Understand spoken French in everyday and formal contexts through recorded dialogues and monologues.</p>
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<h3>Reading Comprehension</h3>
<p>Read and interpret a range of texts, from notices and advertisements to longer articles and essays.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate command of French grammar and vocabulary through targeted multiple-choice questions.</p>
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<p>Produce written French in response to prompts, showing coherence, accuracy, and range.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">TCF Variants</h2>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">TCF Tout Public</h3>
<p>The general TCF for personal, academic, or professional purposes.</p>
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<h3>TCF IRN</h3>
<p>For integration, residence, and nationality applications in France.</p>
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<h3>TCF DAP</h3>
<p>Required for certain preliminary admission applications to French universities.</p>
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<h3>TCF Québec</h3>
<p>Designed for immigration applications to the Canadian province of Québec.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">TCF ANF</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Access to French Nationality test, assessing oral and listening skills.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Upcoming Exams<br /></h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">What is the TCF?</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">
Unlike the DELF and DALF, which award a lifelong diploma at a level you choose, the TCF is a placement test. It evaluates your French skills
and positions you on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) scale from A1 to C2. Your TCF score is valid for two years.
</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
The TCF is suitable for students applying to French universities, professionals seeking to demonstrate language ability, visa and residency applicants, and anyone pursuing French nationality or integration pathways.
</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Test, Not Diploma</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">The TCF measures your current level rather than certifying a chosen diploma level.</p>
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<templates:column width="4">
<h3 style="text-align: center;">CEFR Placement</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Results place you on the A1 to C2 scale based on your performance.</p>
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<templates:column width="4">
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Two-Year Validity</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">TCF results remain valid for two years from the date of the test.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">CEFR Levels Assessed by the TCF</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">The TCF can place candidates anywhere across the six CEFR proficiency levels.</p>
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<h3>A1</h3>
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Beginner<br />
Basic everyday expressions and simple interactions.
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<h3>A2</h3>
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Elementary<br />
Routine tasks and straightforward information exchange.
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<h3>B1</h3>
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Intermediate<br />
Dealing with most situations while travelling and expressing opinions.
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<h3>B2</h3>
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Upper Intermediate<br />
Understanding complex text and interacting with native speakers fluently.
</p>
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<h3>C1</h3>
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Advanced<br />
Expressing ideas fluently and using language flexibly for social and professional purposes.
</p>
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Proficient<br />
Understanding virtually everything heard or read with ease.
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<templates:column width="12">
<h2 style="text-align: center;">TCF Exam Format</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">The core TCF evaluates five language competencies. Some variants may require only specific components.</p>
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</templates:row>
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<p>Understand spoken French in everyday and formal contexts through recorded dialogues and monologues.</p>
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<p>Read and interpret a range of texts, from notices and advertisements to longer articles and essays.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate command of French grammar and vocabulary through targeted multiple-choice questions.</p>
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<p>Produce written French in response to prompts, showing coherence, accuracy, and range.</p>
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<p>Engage in a spoken interview or structured tasks to assess pronunciation, fluency, and interaction.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">TCF Variants</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">Choose the TCF version that matches your goals.</p>
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<templates:column width="6" style="text-align: center;">
<h3 style="text-align: center;">TCF Tout Public</h3>
<p>The general TCF for personal, academic, or professional purposes.</p>
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<templates:column width="6">
<h3>TCF IRN</h3>
<p>For integration, residence, and nationality applications in France.</p>
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</templates:row>
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<h3>TCF DAP</h3>
<p>Required for certain preliminary admission applications to French universities.</p>
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<h3>TCF Québec</h3>
<p>Designed for immigration applications to the Canadian province of Québec.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">The Access to French Nationality test, assessing oral and listening skills.</p>
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