How do I get a C1 in TCF?

Your total TCF score is indicative of your level. For instance if you score 346 points overall, then you would be put in the Intermediate (B1) level: 300-399 points. If you were to score 523 points, then your score would correspond to the Advanced (C1) level: 500-599 points.

How do you calculate TCF?

Technical Complexity Factor (TCF) This score is then multiplied by the defined weighted value for each factor. The total of all calculated values is the technical factor (TF). The TF is then used to compute the TCF with the following formula: TCF = 0.6 + (TF/100)

How do I pass the TCF exam?

Choose official materials and make sure that they are up-to-date. Language exams tend to change quite often, so you don’t want to spend time studying topics that are no longer assessed. Find a person that is preparing for the TCF as well. You can practice with each other, encourage each other, and this will help you.

How long is the TCF valid for?

2 years
The TCF is an official international reference instrument intended to measure the level in French of non-French speaking people. The validity of the notes is 2 years.

Is the TCF exam hard?

In general, I found that TEF was much more difficult for reading and writing whereas TCF Canada can be difficult for those who are weak in listening. In my TEF exam I got a B1 in writing C1 in speaking, C1 in listening and inferior B2 in reading.

What is the difference between TCF and TEF?

TCF Canada is for anyone who wishes to initiate the process for permanent economic immigration or Canadian citizenship through IRCC. TEF is for candidates wishing to assess their level of proficiency in French for immigration applications to Canada or Quebec, or Canadian citizenship applications.

How long is TCF valid for?

two years
Both TCF and TEF results are valid for a period of two years.

What is TCF certificate?

Work: A TCF certificate is a proof of your language knowledge and abilities to support job applications. Study: The TCF meets French language requirements for application to graduate studies at French universities.

Is TCF accepted in France?

You can take the TCF in over 600 test approved centres that are located in more than 140 nations, including France, around the world.

What is the minimum TCF score required for Canada immigration?

To qualify for Canada immigration, you must have a score of seven or higher. Like English, there are two testing systems for French as well—TEF Canada: Test d’évaluation de français and TCF test de connaissance du français.

What are TCF levels?

In general, the TCF grades and ranks candidates at one of the six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2) on a scale defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). TCF grade results are reliable measurements for determining proficiency.

How difficult is TCF Canada?

The TEF Canada exam requires a certain level if you really want it to be effective and useful for you (reach level 7 minimum). That is why you must be already have a certain level in French when you prepare this exam. The oral and writing comprehension is usually not to hard because it is a multiple choice test.

Is TCF easier than DELF?

It depends. Personally, as I dislike the test format of the TCF, and the DELF felt easier for me. However, some may not feel comfortable with writing an essay in French for the DELF. You’d also have to take a speaking test for the DELF, whereas the TCF has that optional.