TEF (A1–B2, CCI Paris Île-de-France · Le français des affaires) tiene 4 partes: Compréhension écrite, Compréhension orale, Expression écrite, Expression orale. Precio: Set by the centre; not refunded if you are absent without justification or give up. Resultado: Results in about 2 weeks. Comprobado 2026-09-29.
Fechas, lugares y tiempos de espera
No national TEF dates: register directly with a TEF centre; the centre contacts you to finish registration and payment. fuente
- 1Libroen un centro de examen autorizado en Francia
- 2ExamenNo national TEF dates: register directly with a TEF centre
- 3ResultadoResults in about 2 weeks
- 4Certificado2 years from the date of issue.
De un vistazo
Partes del examen90 min en total
Compréhension écriteLectura · 20 questions30 min
- Formato
- On computer, multiple choice
- Preguntas / tareas
- 20 questions
- Tipos de tarea
- Everyday and administrative documents.
- Puntuación
- Correct = 1 point, wrong or empty = 0; converted to a score 0–499
- Materiales permitidos
- No dictionary or notas[2]
Compréhension oraleAudición · 20 questions20 min
- Formato
- On computer, multiple choice
- Preguntas / tareas
- 20 questions
- Tipos de tarea
- Everyday audio: voicemail messages, announcements, interviews.
- Puntuación
- Correct = 1 point, wrong or empty = 0; converted to a score 0–499
- Materiales permitidos
- No dictionary, no scrap paper[2]
Expression écriteEscritura · 2 sections: A (10 min, about 40 words), B (20 min, about 100 words)30 min
- Formato
- On computer
- Preguntas / tareas
- 2 sections: A (10 min, about 40 words), B (20 min, about 100 words)
- Tipos de tarea
- Two short texts; section B was extended from 60 to 100 words in 2025.
- Puntuación
- Rated on a grid: communication, vocabulary, grammar, organisation
- Materiales permitidos
- No dictionary[1]
Expression oraleOral · 2 sections of 5 min (A and B)10 min
- Formato
- Face to face with an examiner
- Preguntas / tareas
- 2 sections of 5 min (A and B)
- Tipos de tarea
- Two speaking tasks with the examiner.
- Puntuación
- Rated on a grid: communication, vocabulary, grammar, fluency
- Materiales permitidos
- —[1]
Puntuación, resultados y repeticiones
Levels per test
Each test gets a score 0–499: below 100 = under A1, 100–199 = A1, 200–299 = A2, 300+ = B1, 400+ = B2.[3]
How the overall level is set
A2: 200+ on 3 tests and 167+ on the lowest. B1: 300+ on 3 tests and 267+ on the lowest. B2: 400+ on 3 tests and 367+ on the lowest.[3]
Same day required
All four tests must be taken on the same day for the certificate to be recognised.[1]
Results and validity
Results come in about 2 weeks. The certificate is valid 2 years from the date of issue.[1]
Appeals
You can appeal within 30 days after the result certificate is issued, for documented problems or malfunctions.[3]
Qué se evalúa realmente
Basado en las descripciones oficiales de tareas y niveles, no en preguntas filtradas.
Reading: 20 questions, 30 minutes
- Includes administrative documents since the 2025 update.
- No penalty for a wrong answer: never leave a question empty.
- For B1 you need 300+ here (or at least 267 if it is your lowest test).
Listening: 20 questions, 20 minutes
- Everyday audio such as voicemail, announcements and interviews.
- No scrap paper during listening: train to remember key facts.
- Wrong or empty = 0 points, so always choose an answer.
Writing: 40 + 100 palabras
- Section A: 10 minutes, about 40 words.
- Section B: 20 minutes, about 100 words.
- Graded on communication, vocabulary, grammar and organisation.
Speaking: 2 × 5 minutes
- Two sections (A and B) of 5 minutes each, with an examiner.
- Graded on communication, vocabulary, grammar and fluency.
- Keep talking: short answers give the examiner little to rate.
Normas que debes conocer
Vías y niveles3
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.[6]
Since 2026-01-01 a first carte de résident (10-year resident card) requires French at B1 if you are under 65.[6]
Since 2026-01-01 naturalisation, nationality by marriage and reintegration require French at B2, spoken and written.[7]
Inscripción1
Register directly at one of about 500 official centres in over 110 countries. The centre contacts you to finish registration and tells you how to pay.[1]
Costes y pago1
The price is set by the centre. If you are absent without justification or give up, you are not refunded.[4]
Repeticiones1
You may not take the same TEF test twice, any version, within 20 days.[4]
Exámenes adaptados1
Candidates with a disability can ask for adjustments, with a medical certificate explaining the needs, before the test.[4]
Conviene saber1
Residence cards: TCF/TEF valid 2 years. Nationality: the TEF result must be less than 2 years old.[7]
El día del examen
- 1Photo ID
Bring an ID with photo. You accept being photographed and your signature being recorded.[4]
- 2ID and invitation checked
The supervisor checks your ID and your invitation. Nothing personal on the table.[5]
- 3No late entry
Latecomers are not allowed into the room once the test has begun.[5]
- 4Forbidden items
Phones and electronic devices off; no dictionary; no scrap paper or notes during reading, listening and speaking. You may not leave during the computer tests.[5]
Cambios recientes y previstos
- En vigorNew 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.[6]
- En vigorNew TEF IRN format
Since 2025-04-01: levels A1–B2 only; total time from 1 h 20 to 1 h 30; reading includes administrative documents; writing section B from 60 to 100 words; speaking sections A and B reordered.[2]
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Qué partes tiene TEF?
Compréhension écrite (30 min) · Compréhension orale (20 min) · Expression écrite (30 min) · Expression orale (10 min).
¿Cuánto cuesta TEF?
Set by the centre; not refunded if you are absent without justification or give up. fuente
¿Cómo se inscribe uno en TEF?
No national TEF dates: register directly with a TEF centre; the centre contacts you to finish registration and payment. fuente
¿Cuánto hay que esperar para TEF?
No waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Places can be limited — book early. fuente
¿Cuándo se recibe el resultado de TEF?
Results in about 2 weeks. fuente
¿Qué pasa si suspendes TEF?
You may not take the same TEF test (any version) twice within 20 days. fuente
¿Dónde se puede hacer TEF?
About 500 official TEF centres in over 110 countries, including France. fuente
Fuentes oficiales
Comprobado el 2026-09-29. Las normas cambian: la página oficial siempre prevalece.
- [1]TEF IRN – En savoir plus Le français des affaires (CCI Paris Île-de-France)
- [2]Le TEF IRN évolue à partir du mardi 1er avril 2025 Le français des affaires (CCI Paris Île-de-France) · fecha de la página 2025-02-24
- [3]TEF IRN – Understand your results Le français des affaires (CCI Paris Île-de-France)
- [4]Conditions d’inscription et de passation Le français des affaires (CCI Paris Île-de-France)
- [5]TEF IRN – Passer le test Le français des affaires (CCI Paris Île-de-France)
- [6]Carte de résident et carte de séjour pluriannuelle : niveau de français (vérifié le 10 février 2026) Service-Public.fr (DILA) · fecha de la página 2026-02-10
- [7]Nationalité française : comment justifier de son niveau en français ? Service-Public.fr (DILA) · fecha de la página 2026-01-01
- [8]CEFR self-assessment grid (EN) European Union (Europass)