The Online French Test (TFL) is a 100% Quebec-designed language test, created to meet the needs of international candidates and recognized by vocational training centres (CFP).
Fully online, it can be taken without travelling and adapts to your situation with dates offered every week. The TFL assesses all four language skills (comprehension and production, both spoken and written), is affordable, and provides results quickly.
The TFL result is recognized exclusively for admission to vocational training. It cannot be used for immigration purposes.
Cost: $349*
*$299 for candidates registered with Québec métiers d'avenir.
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A 100% Quebecois test
Recognized
by vocational training centers
Fast
with results delivered quickly
100% online
No travel required
Affordable
Adaptable
with dates offered every week
Complete
since it evaluates all four skills
TFL Content
Listening Comprehension
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The listening section consist of 80 prerecorded multiple-choice questions. You will hear each question only once. You will have 30 seconds to answer each question. The total duration of this section is 45 minutes.
Speaking skills
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The speaking section is conducted by a examiner via live videoconference. This section is divided in two tasks and last about 15 minutes.
The first task: Candidates will be asked to make a presentation where they tell a story, or a fact related to a topic of their choice or proposed by the examiner.
The second task: Candidates will interact with the examiner and maintain a fluid conversation.
Reading Comprehension
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The reading comprehension test involves answering 40 questions on a variety of documents, lasting 45 minutes.
Writing production
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The written production test involves writing a 150-word text in 30 minutes. Syntax and spelling will be assessed.
System requirements and material
Computer
With specifications listed below
Internet
High speed
Camera and headphones
ID card with picture
System requirements and material
Windows
Windows 10 — Mac (Intel only): Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion (OS X 10,6 or later) —Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 4, Safari 5, Chrome 8 or later —Adobe Flash Player 10.3 or later —Windows: 2,33 GHz processor compatible with x86 or faster OR Intel® Atom™ 1,6 GHz processor or faster for mini laptop
Mac
Intel Core™ Duo 1,33 GHz processor or faster —1 GB RAM or faster —1024x768 screen resolution —High-speed Internet connection (minimum 768 Kbit/s)
The language test will not be refunded if you do not meet the requirements above.
Test characteristics
Duration
2 hours
Technical assistance
for all candidates
Test proctoring
via webcam
Qualified examiners
French language teachers certified by the Québec Ministry of Education
Confidentiality
and identity verification
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE TFL
The TFL result is recognized solely for admission to vocational training programs.
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