TEF 2026 — the French naturalisation gate, on a single 0-699 scale
Test d'Évaluation de Français · 4 modular skills · ~155 min for the full bundle. Since the 2026 citizenship law lifted the language bar to B2, TEF is the most operationally accepted French test inside France. Our mocks mirror CCI Paris IDF's question style and grade you on the same 0-699 scale.
- Aligned with CCI Paris · le-tef.fr
- Accepted for French naturalisation (B2+)
- CEFR-mapped 0-699 score
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A single test, one score, every French use case
Conducted by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris Île-de-France (CCI Paris IDF), TEF is the CEFR-mapped French proficiency test recognised by French universities, employers, consulates and — most importantly since 2026 — French préfectures for naturalisation.
- Conducting body: CCI Paris Île-de-France (le-tef.fr).
- Eligibility: open to any non-native French speaker — no age, qualification or nationality bar.
- Mode: paper-based or computer-based depending on centre; identical scoring.
- Structure: Listening (40 Q · 40 min) · Reading (50 Q · 60 min) · Writing (2 tasks · 60 min) · Speaking (2 tasks · 15 min).
- Scoring: 0-699 with per-module CEFR mapping from A1 to C2.
- Validity: 2 years from the exam date.
- Language of test: French only.
- Test sessionsYear-round
- RegistrationVia accredited centre
- Result delivery2-4 weeks
- Attestation validity2 years
- Minimum retake gap1 month
- ModulesBookable separately
Always confirm session dates and module requirements on the official CCI Paris IDF site le-tef.fr.
One score, no level commitment — and the de-facto naturalisation test
Single 0-699 score
Unlike DELF, you don't commit to a level upfront. Sit one test, your score lands you somewhere on A1-C2 — visa officers and préfectures parse it instantly.
Modular booking
Book just Listening + Reading for most visas, add Writing and Speaking only when the receiving institution requires the full bundle. Pay for what you need.
Naturalisation gate
Since the 2026 B2 law, TEF is the operational favourite of préfectures for French citizenship dossiers. Score → attestation → file. No back-and-forth.
CCI Paris brand
CCI Paris IDF is one of the most recognised certifying bodies for French — accepted across universities, employers, consulates and immigration authorities globally.
What you get on LanguageTest.in
4 modular mocks
Sit Compréhension orale, Compréhension écrite, Expression orale or Expression écrite independently — or all four as a 155-minute full bundle.
0-699 scoring engine
Every mock returns a CCI-style 0-699 score per module plus the CEFR band — so you know if you're naturalisation-eligible before you book the real test.
Naturalisation-targeted
Specific prep tracks for the B2 threshold required by French citizenship dossiers — including the writing and speaking prompt styles préfectures see most often.
Mock packs · pay-as-you-go
Stack as many packs as you need across modules. No subscription.
Pricing is being updated — please check back shortly.
The most asked TEF questions
TEF vs DELF vs TCF — which one should I take?+
I need French naturalisation — does TEF satisfy the 2026 B2 requirement?+
How long is a TEF score valid?+
Can I retake the TEF if I'm unhappy with my score?+
Can I book just the modules I need?+
How does the 0-699 score map to CEFR?+
Can I sit only Listening + Reading for a visa application?+
Find out if your French is B2-ready for naturalisation
A full TEF mock with module-level 0-699 scoring and CEFR band. Result within the hour.