# TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN): key facts (2026)

> 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.

Country: France · Level: A1–B2 · Exam organisation: CCI Paris Île-de-France · Le français des affaires · Last checked: 2026-09-29

## What is the TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN)?

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.

Source: <https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/candidate/test-evaluation-francais/tef-irn/presentation/>

## Which parts does the TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN) have and how long does it take?

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.

Source: <https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/le-tef-irn-evolue-au-1-avril-2025/>

## How much does the TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN) cost in 2026?

Set by the centre; not refunded if you are absent without justification or give up.

Source: <https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/candidat/conditions-dinscription-et-de-passation/>

## What is the pass mark of the TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN)?

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: <https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/candidate/test-evaluation-francais/tef-irn/results/>

## When do I get the result of the TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN)?

Results in about 2 weeks.

Source: <https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/candidate/test-evaluation-francais/tef-irn/presentation/>

## What if I fail the TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN)? Can I retake it?

You may not take the same TEF test (any version) twice within 20 days.

Source: <https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/candidat/conditions-dinscription-et-de-passation/>

## How do I register for the TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN)?

At an exam centre. No national TEF dates: register directly with a TEF centre; the centre contacts you to finish registration and payment.

Source: <https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/candidat/conditions-dinscription-et-de-passation/>

## How long is the waiting time for the TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN)?

No waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Places can be limited — book early.

Source: <https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/candidate/find-a-center/>

## Where can I take the TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN)?

About 500 official TEF centres in over 110 countries, including France.

Source: <https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/candidate/test-evaluation-francais/tef-irn/presentation/>

## Where can I practise for the TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN) for free?

On EUpassway: free practice questions with an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the exam format, no account needed: https://eupassway.com/en/entrainement/tef — EUpassway is independent; the official sample exams of CCI Paris Île-de-France · Le français des affaires are linked in the exam guide: https://eupassway.com/en/guides/fr-tef.

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