Proving French Language Ability (Quebec Skilled Worker Program)

Last updated: 14 March 2023

Applicants under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program must provide results of an approved French language test if they are claiming points for French language proficiency.

Several language tests are approved to support determine an applicant's level of French language ability.

The following French language tests are the only ones accepted for Quebec immigration purposes:

TEF/TEFaQ

TEF/TEFaQ/TEF Canada

  • Test d`Evaluation du français
  • Test d`Evaluation du français adapté pour le Québec
TCF/TCFQ

TCF/TCFQ

  • Test de connaissance du français
  • Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec
DELF/DALF

DELF/DALF

  • Diplôme d`études en Langue Française

 

Comparison Table

Name TEF/TEFaQ/TEF CanadaTCF/TCFQDELF/DALF
Type of examA standardized test that will determine your level of ability in the French language.A standardized test that will determine your level of ability in the French language.You pick the level of French language ability that you want to be tested for.
Number of sectionsTEF - there are three compulsory sections and two optional sections.
TEFaQ- there are two compulsory sections.		TCF - there are three compulsory sections and two optional sections.
TCFQ- there are two compulsory sections.		There are four sections at each level.
Institution that organizes the examinationChambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris (CCIP)France Éducation InternationalFrance Éducation International
Type of certification receivedA certificate that lists the score obtained and a detailed analysis for each section.A certificate that places you at one of six French levels.An official diploma issued by the French Ministry of Education.
Validity of resultsThese results are valid for 2 years.These results are valid for 2 years.These results are valid for life; however they are only valid for 2 years for Quebec immigration.
View more informationTEF/TEF Canada/TEFaQ informationTCF/TCFQ informationDELF/DALF information