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TCF Canada Test Registration

TCF Canada Test Registration

If you haven’t received your convocation 5 days before your test, email testcentre@ashtontesting.ca.

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TCF Canada Exam Registration

TCF Canada Exam Preparation Resources: Click here

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

Date of the session

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

TCF Exam Registration Agreement

  1. Non-Refundable Fees
      All TCF examination fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. There are no refunds for cancellations. In case of illness, a medical certificate will be required, which may allow you to defer your registration to the next session.
  2. Date of Birth Accuracy
      If you entered an incorrect date of birth during registration, you must inform us immediately before your registration is processed. Corrections to your date of birth cannot be made on the day of the exam.
  3. Date Change Policy
      You may change your test date to a date within 30 days of the original exam date. For example, if your original exam is scheduled for November 15th, you must select a new date on or before December 15th. If Ashton Testing Services does not offer a suitable date within the 30-day window, please contact us directly to arrange an alternative session. No exceptions to this policy will be allowed without prior approval.
  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, 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 20 days before booking another TCF exam, regardless of location.
  7. ID Requirements
    Accepted forms of identification include:
    • Passport
    • Driver’s licence
    • State/Provincial ID
  8. Accepted Forms of Identification
    Electronic or photocopied IDs will not be accepted under any circumstances.
  9. Completing Your Application and Payment
    To complete your application, you must submit this completed form and payment (to be made to Ashton Testing Services, 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 licence) match the name you provided on your completed form.
  10. Test Date Changes and Non-Refundable Fees
    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.

What is the TCF Canada test?

The Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF Canada) is a French-language proficiency test recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for immigration and citizenship purposes. 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).