France · A1–B2 · CCI Paris Île-de-France · Le français des affaires
The TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN) (A1–B2) is set by CCI Paris Île-de-France · Le français des affaires and has 4 parts: Compréhension écrite, Compréhension orale, Expression écrite, Expression orale. Cost: Set by the centre; not refunded if you are absent without justification or give up. Pass mark: Levels per test: Each test gets a score 0–499: below 100 = under A1, 100–199 = A1, 200–299 = A2, 300+ = B1, 400+ = B2. Result: Results in about 2 weeks.
From 16 years: residence cards, resident card, French nationality. It is set by CCI Paris Île-de-France · Le français des affaires. Level: A1–B2.
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4 parts: Compréhension écrite (30 min), Compréhension orale (20 min), Expression écrite (30 min), Expression orale (10 min). About 90 minutes of exam time in total.
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Set by the centre; not refunded if you are absent without justification or give up.
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Levels per test: Each test gets a score 0–499: below 100 = under A1, 100–199 = A1, 200–299 = A2, 300+ = B1, 400+ = B2.
Source: lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr · checked 2026-09-29
Results in about 2 weeks.
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You may not take the same TEF test (any version) twice within 20 days.
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At an exam centre. No national TEF dates: register directly with a TEF centre; the centre contacts you to finish registration and payment.
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No waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Places can be limited — book early.
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About 500 official TEF centres in over 110 countries, including France.
Source: lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr · checked 2026-09-29
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