Add +50 CRS points to your Express Entry profile with one French exam
AI-graded TEF Canada and TCF Canada mock tests, anchored to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) descriptors. Get your CLB-band-by-skill report in 12 minutes. Practise the same format the official exams use, at 1/15th the attempt fee.
₹275 single mock · ₹1,100 for 5-pack · vs ₹17,000+ official attempt fee
Pick Your Exam
TEF Canada and TCF Canada are both accepted by IRCC. Decision factors: format preference, turnaround speed, fee differences.
TEF Canada
Issued by CCI Paris-Île-de-France
5 sections (CE / CO / lex_struct / EE / EO). CLB scale 1–12. The most-taken Canadian-French exam by Indian PR candidates. Scores accepted by IRCC for Express Entry.
₹1,100 / 5-pack
IRCC acceptedTCF Canada
Issued by France Éducation International
4 sections (CO / CE / EE / EO). CLB scale 1–10. Fastest result turnaround (~10 days). Accepted by IRCC. Slightly cheaper attempt fee than TEF Canada.
₹1,000 / 5-pack
CLB Band Ladder — What Each Level Unlocks
The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) score from 1 to 12. CLB 9 is the practical maximum — what most candidates target for the +50 CRS bonus.
Maximum CRS bonus
Up to +50 CRS points on Express Entry. Required for the strongest Federal Skilled Worker profile.
Strong PR candidate
Used as a tiebreaker by IRCC. Many province PNP streams reward CLB 8 in second language.
Express Entry threshold
Minimum to unlock the bilingual stream and gain meaningful CRS points.
Building level
Useful for Quebec PRTQ but limited federal value. Continue training toward CLB 7+.
Foundation level
Demonstrates basic communication. Push for CLB 7 minimum to be PR-relevant.
Starting point
Initial intermediate. Goal here is to build to CLB 6+ before sitting the official exam.
Practice All 4 Skills (+ Lex/Struct)
Same section structure as the official exams. Same timing. Same task types. Mocks are full-length.
Compréhension écrite (CE)
Reading — articles, notices, formal correspondence. MCQ-only. 60 min for TEF, 60 min for TCF.
Compréhension orale (CO)
Listening — radio extracts, conversations, news. MCQ. 40 min for TEF, 35 min for TCF.
Expression écrite (EE)
Writing — TEF: news continuation + argumentation. TCF: 3 graded tasks (message, report, comparison).
Expression orale (EO)
Speaking — TEF: info request + persuade. TCF: 3 tasks (general, obtain info, give opinion).
Guides & Deep-Dives
Everything you need before booking your TEF Canada or TCF Canada exam
Express Entry French Bonus 2026: Complete Guide
How CLB 7 / CLB 9 French interacts with your IELTS English score on the CRS — exact points table and worked examples for Indian candidates.
Read guideTEF Canada vs TCF Canada: Which Should You Take?
Side-by-side: format, sections, scoring, fees, turnaround, difficulty. Decision tree for picking your exam in 5 minutes.
Read guideCLB 9 French — What It Takes
Skill-by-skill breakdown of CLB 9 standards. Sample writing + speaking responses from real CLB 9 candidates.
Read guideCLB 7 French — Express Entry Threshold
What CLB 7 unlocks in your CRS profile, common mistakes that drop you to CLB 6, and how to push past the threshold.
Read guideTEF Québec (TEFAQ) — Oral Test for Quebec
The oral-only TEF (Compréhension orale + Expression orale) used for Quebec immigration. Per-skill niveau against the niveau 7 threshold.
Read guideQuebec PRTQ French Requirements
DELF B2, TEF Canada, TCF Canada — all accepted. How the Quebec selection grid scores French and which exam is fastest.
Read guideFrom DELF to TEF Canada — Bridge Guide
Already passed DELF B2? Here's exactly what changes for TEF Canada (format, scoring, what counts for IRCC vs Quebec).
Read guideTEF Canada Writing Samples
10 sample writing responses scored CLB 4 → CLB 9, with annotations explaining why each scored where it did.
Read guideTEF Canada Speaking Topics 2026
Recent speaking topics observed in TEF Canada exam sessions. Practice scripts + sample responses at each CLB band.
Read guideTEF Canada Fees in India 2026
Centre-by-centre fee breakdown for TEF Canada and TCF Canada in India. Plus hidden costs and money-saving tips.
Read guideWhy prepare TEF Canada / TCF Canada with us?
Built specifically for Indian candidates targeting Canada PR. Mock tests match the official format exactly. AI grading is anchored to published CLB descriptors with 21 calibration examples per skill — empirically MAE < 0.5 CLB band vs human review.
20 mocks
TEF Canada + TCF Canada
+50 CRS
Maximum bonus at CLB 9
₹1,100
5-pack vs ₹17k attempt fee
Common questions
Is LanguageTest.in affiliated with IRCC, CCI Paris, or FEI?
No. We are an independent exam preparation platform. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially recognised by IRCC, CCI Paris-Île-de-France, France Éducation International, or any official Canadian Language Benchmark certification body. "TEF Canada", "TCF Canada", and related marks are property of their respective owners.
Does this platform use Québec French audio?
Currently, no — our practice listening uses standard Parisian (fr-FR) French. The real TEF Canada and TCF Canada exams include both Parisian and Québec French accents. We strongly recommend supplementing this platform with at least 5-10 hours of Québec-French listening (Radio-Canada Première, La Presse audio, Tou.tv) before exam day. Treat this platform as your format-and-skill practice and Quebec-French sources as your accent practice.
How accurate is the CLB band you give me?
Our AI grader uses anchored similarity grading: 21 calibration examples per skill (3 per CLB band, CLB 4 to 10) embedded in every grading prompt. Empirical mean absolute error vs human review is under 0.5 CLB bands. The CLB band shown on your result is a calibrated estimate of what the official exam would likely give you, ±0.5 to ±1.0 band depending on the variability of the official examiner.
Can I use TEF Canada / TCF Canada for Quebec PRTQ?
Yes. Both are accepted for Quebec's Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés (PRTQ) selection grid. DELF B2 is also accepted for Quebec. For federal Express Entry (IRCC), only TEF Canada and TCF Canada are accepted — DELF/DALF do NOT count federally.