What is the TCF?

TCF is the French Education Ministry's test of French language ability. It is a comprehensive language placement test for non-native speakers of French who wish to obtain a quick, simple, effective and precise evaluation of their general language skills for professional or personal reasons. It follows the six-level proficiency scale of the Council of Europe.

AF Atlanta also organizes TCF-DAP and TCF-Québec exams.

Why take the TCF?

Personal — obtain an evaluation of your speaking, writing and comprehension skills in French. The TCF provides a snapshot of your proficiency in French at the time you take the test.

Work — the TCF certificate is a benchmark of your language abilities and may be used to endorse job applications or applications for internal promotion.

Study — the certification process is designed according to international standards and is recognized by French universities and Grandes Ecoles as meeting French language requirements for entry.

About the test

TCF has one compulsory test (3 sections totalling 1.5 hours) and two optional ones (2 hours total).

Compulsory tests: listening comprehension, language structures, reading comprehension.

Optional tests: oral expression or written expression.

Each candidate is promptly awarded a certificate featuring the test results valid for two years.

How to prepare for the TCF?

Although no class specifically prepares for the TCF, any course will help your comprehension and conversation skills. Please contact us if you need advice on the course(s) you may need.

You can purchase the TCF Guide Officiel training manuel from AF Atlanta for $40 + shipping/handling. Or practice online at http://tcf.didierfle.com/

and with Radio France Internationale.

More information and sample tests are available on the following website: www.ciep.fr. You can also download a concise Manuel du candidat.

Where and when to take the test?

Tests are given at the Alliance Française d’Atlanta.

Once registration is complete, no refund or credit can be made under any circumstance, unless AF cancels a session.

2010 Session (TCF/ TCF - Québec/ TCF - DAP)

Nov. 19th | registration deadline: Oct. 18th

2011 Sessions (TCF/ TCF - Québec)

Jan. 28th | registration deadline: Dec. 27th

Feb. 25th | registration deadline: Jan. 24th (+ DAP)

March 25th | registration deadline: Feb. 24th

April 22nd | registration deadline: March 21st

Nov. 25th | registration deadline: October 24thNov. 22nd | registration deadline: Oct. 22nd

Exam dates can be organized any month between the 20th and 30th of the month, however additional fees will apply.

Fees

Notes:

- The fees are subject to change according to the value of the Euro around the time of the exam and the number of participants. If there are fewer than 4 exam candidates, the additional fees are $70 for 1 candidate, $35/candidate for 2 candidates and $20/candidate for 3 candidates.

- Payments must be made in full at the time of registration. No refund or credit will be made under any circumstances once the registration is processed, unless Alliance Française has to cancel a session of tests (in which case you will be fully refunded). Visa / Mastercard, checks or cash are accepted.

- Students must come in person to pick-up certificates or pay for shipment via FedEx.

- It is possible to register for the optional tests alone. This option is available to you when you have already taken the compulsory sections of the TCF no more than 2 years before taking the optional ones. Rates are as follows, for members and non-members alike: $70 for the written test and $75 for the oral test.Since registrants will have to provide a hardcopy of their TCF certificate, registrations will only be accepted if submitted in person at our office, or by regular mail (please send photocopy of your results at the TCF).

How to register?

- In person during office hours

- By phone: simply call us at 404 875 1211

You will need to provide the following information:

Full Name | Tel. | e-mail | Gender | Birth Date | Country of Origin | Nationality | Language used most often | Billing Address |Which exams you will take | Mastercard or Visa info

If you have questions, contact the Director of Educational Programs at Alliance Française d’Atlanta at 404 898 1221 or education@afatl.com.

Brochure d'information

Sessions d'examens 2010

Test préalable:  30 janvier |    4 mai    |   6 juin    |    2 novembre |  1 decembre   

Les inscriptions se font au plus tard 6 semaines à l'avance. En bas, cliquez sur le nom de l'examen pour arriver au formulaire. Veuillez nous le renvoyer par poste.

Pour le test préablable, joignez une copie de votre diplôme de Baccalauréat.

Ensuite, vous effectuez le paiement par carte de crédit au téléphone.

Frais

Les frais d'envoi du matériel sont à la charge du candidat.

Si vous avez des questions, n'hésitez pas à contacter Alliance Française d’Atlanta au 404 898 1221 ou education@afatl.com.