TEF Exams
We are the only fully accredited TEF centre in Oxford.
The TEF is a certification used to prove your level of French, delivered by the Chamber of Commerce of Paris. Results are valid for 2 years. This test is conducted in our premises on a computer and evaluates everyday communication skills. At the moment we offer TEF Canada and TEF IRN. If you are interested in an exam session but do not see a suitable date available, please contact us via the form below. It might be possible to open a session depending on the demand.
Looking
to apply for French nationality from the UK?
The TEF IRN exam is your fast-track language certification, accepted by French authorities for nationality and
residency applications. Results are typically available within 1–2 weeks.
Exam
Written
Oral
Registration Dates
Location
Spots left
Price
Bookings
TEF Canada - 12/12
12 Dec 2025 - 9:30am▸2pm
28 Nov 2025 12:00am -
9 Dec 2025 12:00am
Alliance Française d'Oxford
2
£396.00
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TEF IRN - 19/12
19 Dec 2025 - 10am▸12:30pm
17 Nov 2025 12:00am -
17 Dec 2025 12:00am
Alliance Française d'Oxford
2
£259.00
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TEF Canada
READING 60 minutes | 40 questions
WRITING 60 minutes | 2 topics to cover
LISTENING 40 minutes | 40 questions
SPEAKING 15 minutes | 2 topics to cover
TEF IRN
READING 30 minutes | 20 questions
WRITING 30 minutes | 2 topics to cover
LISTENING 20 minutes | 20 questions
SPEAKING 10 minutes | 2 topics to cover
TEF
READING 60 minutes | 40 questions
WRITING 60 minutes | 2 topics to cover
LISTENING 40 minutes | 40 questions
SPEAKING 15 minutes | 2 topics to cover
LEXIQUE & STRUCTURE 30 minutes | 40 questions
DFP
DIPLOMA CCI Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de région Paris Île-de-France
READING & PROCESSING INFORMATION 45 min to 2h depending on level
ACTIVITIES 3 to 7 professional situations
CONVERSATION 5 to 15 minutes | 2 professional scenarios