TCF (A1–B2, France Éducation international) besteht aus 4 Teilen: Compréhension orale, Compréhension écrite, Expression écrite, Expression orale. Kosten: Set by the centre. Ergebnis: Depends on the centre: 15 working days (Bordeaux Montaigne), 2–3 weeks (AF Strasbourg), 4–5 weeks (AF Toulouse). Geprüft 2026-09-29.
Termine, Orte und Wartezeiten
No national TCF dates: each TCF centre sets its own sessions. Example: Alliance Française Toulouse, Fridays 13:45–17:00. Quelle
- 1Buchin einem zugelassenen Prüfungszentrum in Frankreich
- 2PrüfungNo national TCF dates: each TCF centre sets its own sessions
- 3ErgebnisDepends on the centre: 15 working days (Bordeaux Montaigne), 2–3 weeks (AF Strasbourg), 4–5 weeks (AF Toulouse)
- 4Zertifikat2 years for French residence and nationality procedures.
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Examples of TCF IRN centres checked: Université Bordeaux Montaigne, Alliance Française Strasbourg, Alliance Française Toulouse. Other centres across France. Quelle
Auf einen Blick
Prüfungsteile95 min insgesamt
Compréhension oraleHören · 25 questions20 Min.
- Format
- Multiple choice, on computer
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 25 questions
- Aufgabentypen
- Multiple-choice questions on recordings.
- Bewertung
- Score converted to a CEFR level
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- Not stated on the pages we could read[2]
Compréhension écriteLesen · 25 questions35 Min.
- Format
- Multiple choice, on computer
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 25 questions
- Aufgabentypen
- Multiple-choice questions on written documents.
- Bewertung
- Score converted to a CEFR level
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- Not stated on the pages we could read[2]
Expression écriteSchreiben · 3 tasks30 Min.
- Format
- Written tasks
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 3 tasks
- Aufgabentypen
- Three writing exercises.
- Bewertung
- Marked out of 20 and converted to a level (2024 scale: 2–5 = A2, 6–9 = B1, 10–20 = B2)
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- Not stated on the pages we could read[5]
Expression oraleSprechen · 3 tasks10 Min.
- Format
- Face to face with an examiner
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 3 tasks
- Aufgabentypen
- An individual interview with three exercises.
- Bewertung
- Marked out of 20 and converted to a level
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- —[2]
Bewertung, Ergebnisse und Wiederholung
A level, not pass/fail
The TCF IRN places you from A1 to B2. What counts is whether your level matches what your application needs (A2, B1 or B2).[3]
Multiple-choice score bands (2024 registration)
France compétences RS6643: 101–199 = A1, 200–299 = A2, 300–399 = B1, 400–499 = B2. Whether the current version uses the same bands is not confirmed.[5]
All four parts together
The four tests are compulsory and cannot be validated separately.[5]
Results time depends on the centre
Examples: 15 working days (Université Bordeaux Montaigne), 2–3 weeks (Alliance Française Strasbourg), 4–5 weeks (Alliance Française Toulouse).[1]
Valid 2 years for French procedures
For residence cards TCF and TEF certificates are valid 2 years; for nationality the result must be less than 2 years old.[6]
Was wirklich geprüft wird
Abgeleitet aus den offiziellen Aufgaben- und Niveaubeschreibungen – nicht aus geleakten Fragen.
Listening: 25 questions in 20 minutes
- All multiple choice — one answer per question.
- Less than a minute per question: decide and move on.
- For B1: understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters.
Reading: 25 questions in 35 minutes
- Multiple choice on written documents.
- About 1.4 minutes per question — keep an eye on the clock.
- For B2: read articles and reports in which writers take a point of view.
Writing: 3 tasks in 30 minutes
- Three exercises in one block of 30 minutes.
- Marked out of 20; on the 2024 scale 6–9 = B1 and 10–20 = B2.
- Plan your time so the last task is not left empty.
Speaking: 10 minutes face to face
- Individual interview with an examiner, three exercises.
- Short: answer fully, give examples and reasons.
- For B2: explain a viewpoint giving advantages and disadvantages.
Regeln, die du kennen musst
Wege & Niveaus3
Since 2026-01-01 a first carte de séjour pluriannuelle (multi-year residence card) requires French at A2 if you are under 65. Renewals are not concerned.[4]
Since 2026-01-01 a first carte de résident (10-year resident card) requires French at B1 if you are under 65.[4]
Since 2026-01-01 naturalisation, nationality by marriage and reintegration require French at B2, spoken and written.[6]
Anmeldung1
Centres (universities, Alliances françaises…) set their own dates, prices and payment rules. Example: Bordeaux Montaigne €150 paid online; Alliance Française Toulouse from €130 + €50 registration fee.[3]
Wiederholungen1
Example Alliance Française Strasbourg: at least 20 days between two TCF IRN attempts.[2]
Befreiungen1
Residence cards: 65 and over, health or disability (medical certificate), categories without CIR. Nationality: medical impossibility; and refugees or stateless people over 70 with 15 years of residence.[6]
Gut zu wissen1
TCF tout public: 5 parts (listening 25 min/29 q, language structures 15 min/18 q, reading 45 min/29 q, speaking 12 min, writing 60 min), levels A1–C2. Official pages only say "TCF"; check with your prefecture which version it accepts.[7]
Am Prüfungstag
- 1Be there in person
The computer-based test runs on the centre’s computers, so you must be present on site.[2]
- 2Order and length
About 1 Std. 35 of testing: listening 20, reading 35, writing 30 minutes, speaking 10 minutes with an examiner.[1]
- 3Example schedule
Alliance Française Toulouse holds the TCF IRN on Fridays, 13:45–17:00.[3]
Aktuelle und geplante Änderungen
- In KraftNew levels for residence and nationality
Since 2026-01-01: A2 for a first multi-year card, B1 for a first resident card, B2 for nationality.[4]
- In KraftTCF IRN registered up to B2
France compétences registered the TCF IRN (RS6643) on 2024-05-31 for 3 years, certifying A2, B1 and B2. That record still describes an older, shorter format (1 Std. 15); centres now describe 25 + 25 questions (1 h 35).[5]
Häufige Fragen
Aus welchen Teilen besteht TCF?
Compréhension orale (20 Min.) · Compréhension écrite (35 Min.) · Expression écrite (30 Min.) · Expression orale (10 Min.).
Was kostet TCF?
Set by the centre. Examples: €150 (Université Bordeaux Montaigne); from €130 + €50 registration fee (Alliance Française Toulouse). Quelle
Wie meldet man sich für TCF an?
No national TCF dates: each TCF centre sets its own sessions. Example: Alliance Française Toulouse, Fridays 13:45–17:00. Quelle
Wie lange muss man auf TCF warten?
No waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Places can be limited — book early. Quelle
Wann bekommt man das Ergebnis von TCF?
Depends on the centre: 15 working days (Bordeaux Montaigne), 2–3 weeks (AF Strasbourg), 4–5 weeks (AF Toulouse). Quelle
Was passiert, wenn man TCF nicht besteht?
You can retake; example AF Strasbourg: at least 20 days between two attempts. Pay the fee again. Quelle
Wo kann man TCF ablegen?
Examples of TCF IRN centres checked: Université Bordeaux Montaigne, Alliance Française Strasbourg, Alliance Française Toulouse. Other centres across France. Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Toulouse. Quelle
Offizielle Quellen
Geprüft am 2026-09-29. Regeln ändern sich – die offizielle Seite gilt immer.
- [1]TCF IRN : Test de connaissance du français – Intégration, résidence et nationalité Université Bordeaux Montaigne (centre TCF)
- [2]TCF IRN sur ordinateur Alliance Française de Strasbourg (centre TCF)
- [3]TCF IRN Alliance Française de Toulouse (centre TCF)
- [4]Carte de résident et carte de séjour pluriannuelle : niveau de français (vérifié le 10 février 2026) Service-Public.fr (DILA) · Seitendatum 2026-02-10
- [5]RS6643 – Test de connaissance du français intégration, résidence, nationalité (TCF IRN) France compétences · Seitendatum 2024-05-31
- [6]Nationalité française : comment justifier de son niveau en français ? Service-Public.fr (DILA) · Seitendatum 2026-01-01
- [7]RS6460 – Test de connaissance du français tout public (TCF TP) France compétences · Seitendatum 2023-12-21
- [8]CEFR self-assessment grid (EN) European Union (Europass)