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Paris, France

Alliance française de Paris

TEF

Alliance française de Paris sells TEF Canada sessions on its website whenever dates are available, without showing how many seats are left. Log in to your account to see the full list of dates. Note that this centre only accepts candidates aged 18 and over.

Exam dates at ParisYour prep plan to exam dayHow to book at ParisWhat it costs

Dates as of Oct 10, 2026, 6:30 PM EDTSeat data from French Exam Alert, which checks each centre’s booking page around the clock.

Always confirm the date and fee on the centre’s booking page: seats can go in minutes.

Exam dates at Alliance française de Paris

Times on this page are in CET (Europe/Paris).

No dates

This centre has no upcoming dates listed right now.

Your prep plan to exam day

Pick a date to see how many weeks you have and what to do each week.

8 weeks to go

Sat, December 5, 2026 · 56 days

Steady: time to raise your level, not just your score.

  1. This week

    Find your level

    A 10-minute check across listening, reading and speaking shows where you stand and which skill needs work.

    Take the level check

  2. This week

    Sit one full mock test

    All four sections, timed like the real TEF Canada. Your result shows how far you are from the NCLC you need.

    Start the free mock test

  3. Weeks 2–7

    Work on your weakest skill

    Spend most of your practice on the skill that holds your NCLC back. Short daily sessions beat one long weekend.

    All practice

  4. Weeks 5–8

    Write and speak with feedback

    Writing and speaking are scored by examiners. Practise each task type and get feedback on what would lose you points.

    Your exam is within 3 months, so one Sprint payment covers you to exam day. No renewal to cancel.

    Get the Sprint pass: $59 once

  5. Week 8

    Second full mock

    Check your progress under real timing and fix what still slips.

    Take another mock

  6. Exam week

    Exam week

    Light review only. Check your convocation, ID and route to the centre, and sleep well.

    Read exam-day details

How to book at Alliance française de Paris

  1. Go to the “(TEF) Canada french test exam” page in the Alliance française de Paris online catalogue.

  2. Sign in to your account so that every available date is shown.

  3. Select a session and pay online.

  4. Have an original ID with you for each part of the exam.

Read the full step-by-step guide for TEF Canada

How this centre releases seats

Dates added without warning
New dates appear on the centre’s page without an announced opening time. Checking often, or getting an alert, is the only way to catch them.

Tips from candidates and the centre

  • You must be at least 18 to sit the TEF here, older than the usual 16.
  • Your original ID is checked at every test, not just when you arrive.
  • Results come quickly. The TEF Canada page promises a digital certificate within 10 days, though the All exams page says within two weeks.
  • There’s no limit on retakes, but you need at least 20 days between attempts, whatever TEF version you sat.
  • Phone reception runs Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm Paris time.

What it costs

Fees as published by the centre, read on Sep 27, 2026. Centres change fees, so check before you pay.

What it costs
ExamWhat you getFee
TEFAll four testsTEF Canada, 4 tests€245

On exam day

TEF Canada

What to expect for TEF Canada, based on the test owner’s format.

  • About 175 minutes of tests in total
  • Order: Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking
  • All four tests are taken on the same day.
  • Bring the ID you booked with. Each centre sets its own ID rule: check your convocation.
  • Results in 1 to 10 working days
  • Results are valid for 2 years for IRCC
  • You can retake after 20 days
See the full TEF Canada format

Getting there

Address
101 boulevard Raspail, 75006 ParisOpen in maps
Area
6th arrondissement
Transit
  • Metro line 4 to Saint-Placide, or line 12 to Notre-Dame-des-Champs.
  • Buses 58, 68 and 82 stop at Notre-Dame-des-Champs.

What we’ve seen at this centre

Not enough history yet for a reliable median.

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FAQ

Questions about Alliance française de Paris

Last verified Sep 27, 2026Sources:Alliance française de Paris – TEF Canada(opens in a new tab)Alliance française de Paris – TEF course listing (prices)(opens in a new tab)Alliance française de Paris – All exams(opens in a new tab)Alliance française de Paris – Contact us(opens in a new tab)

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