Guides
Everything we’d tell you before the exam.
16 guides on the two exams, NCLC scores, CRS points and each skill. Every fact links to its source. Start with your exam’s format.
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Formats and scores
TEF Canada format
Four tests, timings, task types and scoring.
GuideTCF Canada format
All four compulsory tests, with a practical pacing plan.
GuideTEF Canada vs TCF Canada
A neutral decision framework based on task fit and logistics.
GuideNCLC explained
What “NCLC 7 in all four” means, and what it doesn’t.
GuideScore conversion
Read TEF and TCF results with IRCC’s tables.
Express Entry planning
French, NCLC and CRS
French-language bonus
See when the additional CRS factor is 25 or 50 points.
GuideCRS points for French
Keep first language, second language and transferability separate.
GuideFrench-language category draws
Read the NCLC 7 threshold and check current rounds.
GuideScores for NCLC 7
Match TEF and TCF numbers to the right skill and table period.
Build skill
Methods you can rehearse
Writing
Structure, original examples and a correction routine.
GuideSpeaking
Questioning, interaction and argument frameworks.
GuideListening
Prediction, selective notes and one-play recovery.
GuideReading
Question-first scanning and evidence checks.
GuideExam-week checklist
A seven-day taper and calm test-day routine.
Choose practice
Know what feedback can do
Search-led practice
Answers for the next study decision
TEF Canada practice test online
Build a timed first session and review the cause of each miss.
PracticeTCF Canada practice test free
Check all four tasks before you trust a score.
SkillTEF Canada listening practice
Train one-play prediction, recovery and commitment.
SkillTCF Canada speaking practice
Use a different method for each speaking task.
SkillTEF Canada writing examples
Plan the news continuation and the opinion section.
SkillTCF Canada writing practice
Practise the message, account and comparison tasks.
ResultsTEF Canada results time
Use the waiting period without guessing at the result.
BookingTEF Canada price
Compare the full booking cost at your centre.
Try it on a real question
Pick one method from a guide and try it on the free practice set. Then use the same method on a new question.
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Exam facts are checked against CCI Paris Île-de-France, France Éducation international and IRCC. Checked 26 October 2026.