TCF General public

Take the TCF Tout Public with ISPA in Amiens

The TCF for the general public is a French language test recognized for study in France, immigration to Quebec and access to French nationality. It is aimed at older teenagers and adults wishing to assess their level of French for personal, professional or academic reasons. The test places candidates on one of the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).

The TCF Tout Public is recognized by the authorities for :

Access to French nationality: by passing the compulsory tests and the oral expression test.
Immigration to Quebec: passing the compulsory tests and the written and oral expression tests.

Passing the TCF IRN

What are the TCF tests for the general public?

The TCF for the general public consists of two types of test:

Compulsory tests (1h25 ) :

Listening comprehension
Mastery of language structures
Reading comprehension

Complementary tests (optional):

Oral expression (12 minutes)
Written expression (1 hour)

How much does the TCF for the general public cost at ISPA?

Registration fees for the TCF at our center are as follows:

Compulsory tests: €100
Optional written expression test: €45
Optional oral expression test: €55

The full fee must be paid when you submit your registration form. If you do not take the exam, the fee will not be refunded.

In the event of major impossibility, a deferral to the following session (outside the mandatory 30-day period between registrations) may be accepted if proof of absence is provided to the school within 3 days of the session (illness: medical certificate; transport difficulties: delay or strike).

Calendar of upcoming sessions

Find the next TCF Tout Public sessions

Important

TCF Tout Public sessions are only available at our Amiens campus.

Quand les résultats seront disponibles ?

Your results will be sent to you within 15 working days. The attestation sent to you by email is the official proof of your results. All you have to do is print it out and use it for your own purposes (as of March 27, 2023, there is no longer any paper certificate to pick up at the center; only the digital version will be sent to you).

How do I register?

Three ways to register for TCF IRN

To register for the TCF IRN exam, you need the following documents: the completed and signed registration form, a copy of your identity document (passport / residence permit) and your payment.

We offer 3 registration options:

Online registration

Download, complete and sign the registration form for TCF General public
Envoyez-le formulaire complété et une copie de votre pièce d’identité (passeport / titre de séjour) à l’adresse e-mail examens@ispa-langues.com
You will receive an e-mail with your payment details.
Make your payment on time and receive an e-mail confirming your registration.

Registration by post

Download and print the registration form for TCF Tout Public
Fill in and sign the registration form
Send the completed form, a copy of your ID (passport/residence permit) and a cheque for the TCF Tout Public registration fee by registered post to the address of our center where you wish to take your exam.