TCF Canada Test Registration

TCF Exam dates for May and June 2026 will be published on our website first week of March 2026.
The website has the most up-to-date information please check it before calling or emailing our centre.

Upcoming TCF Canada dates

TCF Canada and TCF Quebec Preparation Resources: Click here

TCF-Canada:	Price
Listening + Speaking + Writing + Reading The TCF Canada exam is computer-based.	$395

Date of the session

Have you ever taken the TCF?

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Gender

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Reason for registration:

Candidate Code

Passport Number

Surname/ Family Name

First name

Date of Birth

Country of Birth

For French citizens only

Current Address

City

Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

Commonly spoken language

Nationality

I certify that I have read the registration procedure and the conditions of the test and agree to them.

I acknowledge that I have read the general terms and conditions (available on the website www.ashtontesting.ca). The registration fee for the TCF is non-refundable. In case of illness, a medical certificate will be required, which may allow you to defer your registration to the next session.

I solemnly certify the accuracy of the information provided. The data collected on this registration form will be used for administrative purposes and will not be shared with any third party.

TCF Exam Registration Agreement

Non-Refundable Fees
- All TCF examination fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, there are no refunds or cancellation
Date of Birth Accuracy
- If you entered an incorrect date of birth during registration, you must inform us immediately before we register you for the TCF exam.
- Corrections to your date of birth will not be made on the day of the exam.
Date Change Policy
- A date change is permitted within 30 days from the original exam date. Example: If your original exam date is November 15th, you must select a new date on or before December 15th.
- No exceptions will be made to this policy.
Re-Evaluation Requests
- Requests for re-evaluation must be submitted within 30 days of receiving your exam results.
Booking Another Session While Awaiting Re-Evaluation Results
- If you book another session while waiting for your re-evaluation results, the TCF fees for the new session will not be refunded, even if your scores improve.
Minimum Gap Between exams
- There must be a gap of at least 30 days before booking another TCF exam, regardless of the location.
ID RequirementsAccepted forms of identification include:
- Passport
- Driver’s license
- State/Provincial ID

Electronic or photocopied IDs will not be accepted under any circumstances.

By checking this box, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

* To complete your application, your file must include this completed form and payment (to be made to Ashton Testing Centre in Vancouver, by phone or through our website). Please ensure that the first and last name on the ID you bring on the day of the exam (passport, identity card, driver’s license) match exactly the name you provide on this form.

* A non-refundable fee of $75.00 will be charged for any request to change the test date up to one week before the registration deadline. Registration fees will not be refunded in case of cancellation.

TCF Exam Registration Agreement

1. Non-Refundable Fees
  - All TCF examination fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, there are no refunds or cancellation
2. Date of Birth Accuracy
  - If you entered an incorrect date of birth during registration, you must inform us immediately before we register you for the TCF exam.
  - Corrections to your date of birth will not be made on the day of the exam.
3. Date Change Policy
  - A date change is permitted within 30 days from the original exam date. Example: If your original exam date is November 15th, you must select a new date on or before December 15th.
  - No exceptions will be made to this policy.
4. Re-Evaluation Requests
  - Requests for re-evaluation must be submitted within 30 days of receiving your exam results.
5. Booking Another Session While Awaiting Re-Evaluation Results
  - If you book another session while waiting for your re-evaluation results, the TCF fees for the new session will not be refunded, even if your scores improve.
6. Minimum Gap Between exams
  - There must be a gap of at least 30 days before booking another TCF exam, regardless of the location.
7. ID RequirementsAccepted forms of identification include:
  - Passport
  - Driver’s license
  - State/Provincial ID

What is the TCF Canada test?

The “Test de Connaissance du Français” for Canada, or TCF Canada, is a French-language proficiency test that meets the standards of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Click here for TCF test FAQs.

Who should take the TCF Canada test?

Any individual, regardless of his or her nationality and native language (including French citizens and citizens of Francophone countries), who would like to initiate the process for permanent economic immigration to Canada or Canadian citizenship through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

TCF Canada Test Format

The TCF Canada test consists of four mandatory components that evaluate general French proficiency: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing.

Listening comprehension: 39 multiple-choice questions
Reading comprehension: 39 multiple-choice questions (one correct answer per question)
Speaking: 3 tasks with progressively increasing difficulty
Writing: 3 tasks with progressively increasing difficulty

The test levels correspond to both the European Framework for Language Learning, Teaching, and Evaluation and the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).

Upcoming TCF Canada dates

TCF Canada and TCF Quebec Preparation Resources: Click here

TCF Exam Registration Agreement

What is the TCF Canada test?

Who should take the TCF Canada test?

TCF Canada Test Format

This includes:

3. All test centre staff are required to:-

4. Candidates are required to:-