TCF - Test de connaissance du français, General public
Take your TCF public exam at Lyon Bleu International to prove your level of French
TCF Tout Public in Lyon Bleu International
TCF Tout Public gives you an official reference certificate to prove your level for personal or professional reasons. The TCF Tout Public is required for university entrance.
On your certificate, you’ll receive a score that determines your level of knowledge of the French language according to the 6 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): A1 to C2.
Duration
From 1h30 to 2h30 with options
Skills assessed
Written and oral comprehension skills in the form of MCQs, written tests and interviews with examiners
Format
Individual computer test with headphones + individual oral interview
Levels assessed
From A1 to C2
Exam validity
2 years
Don't forget
Your valid identity card
Fees
135€ for the compulsory test / 70€ per optional test
TCF tests for the general public :
Several tests make up the TCF Tout Public:
- A compulsory multiple-choice test to assess listening comprehension skills, reading comprehension and language structure:
Approx. 1,5 hours – 91 questions
- An optional written expression test:
60 minutes – 3 exercises
- An optional individual speaking test with an examiner accredited by France Eduction International (FEI):
12 minutes – 3 exercises
All TCF Tout Public tests take place on the same day. The examination center sets the timetable for each test, which cannot be changed.
Please note that we administer the exam on computer, not on paper. If you would like to take the exam on paper, you can visit the official website of FEI (France Education International) or another school in our KLF Keep Learning French group.
The TCF for university entrance :
Please note that if you wish to apply for preliminary admission (DAP) to enter the first year of a bachelor’s degree at the University, you will need to take a TCF Tout Public with a compulsory written expression test.
Practical information about the TCF :
Once your registration has been validated and paid for, Lyon Bleu International will issue you with a certificate of registration for theTCF French exam, which you can present to justify the steps you have taken.
Please note that as the tests are double-corrected at France Education International in Paris, it can take around a month before you receive your results.
Your official results certificate will be valid for 2 years. We strongly recommend that you keep copies of your certificate.
If you fail the exam, you will have to wait at least 30 days between registrations before you can retake it.
