TCF CERTIFICATE
(Test de Connaissance du Français)
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.
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 three compulsory tests (1.5 hours) and two optional ones (2 hours)
Compulsory tests: listening comprehension, language structures, reading comprehension.
Optional tests: oral expression, written expression.
- each candidate is promptly awarded a certificate featuring the test results valid for two years.
Where and when to take the test?
Please note the test for August has been cancelled. The next test is planned for February.
Tests are given at the Alliance Française d’Atlanta. The next session will be offered on ………Please bear in mind that once registration is complete, no refund or credit can be made under any circumstance, unless AF has to cancel a session. AF can decide to cancel a session if the required minimum number of candidates is not met.
Fees
Option A - Compulsory test only
Option B - Compulsory test + oral
Option C - Compulsory test + written
Option D - Compulsory test + written + oral
Members
$75
$120
$110
$155
Non-members
$85
$130
$120
$185
Notes:
- A registration fee of $10 applies to all applicants.
- The fees are subject to change according to the value of the Euro around the time of the exam.
- 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: $35 for the written test and $45 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).
- 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.
How to prepare for the TCF?
Although no class specifically prepares to 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.
There are some textbooks offering training for the TCF specifically that are for sale at Alliance Française d’Atlanta. Contact us for more information.
How to register?
- In person during office hours;
- By phone: simply call us at 404 875 1211;
- By regular mail. Please download and fill out the registration form and mail it to the following address:
Alliance Française d’Atlanta
Attn. Director Educational Programs
One Midtown Plaza – Suite 850
1360 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
More information
More information and sample tests are available on the following website: www.ciep.fr (under Test and Diplomas > TCF). You can also download the “Manuel du candidat” (http://www.ciep.fr/tcf/document/manuel_candidat.PDF)
If you have questions, contact Ronda Lechaire Callahan, Director Education Programs at Alliance Française d’Atlanta at 404 875 1211 or education@afatl.com.
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