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New York, United States

L’Alliance New York

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L’Alliance New York, formerly FIAF, runs TEF Canada in Manhattan and TCF Canada in both Manhattan and Montclair, NJ. Each date has its own registration deadline, and sold-out dates keep a waiting list. Members pay a lower fee, which can matter if you plan more than one sitting.

Exam dates at New YorkYour prep plan to exam dayHow to book at New YorkWhat it costs

Dates as of Oct 10, 2026, 3:00 AM 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 L’Alliance New York

Times on this page are in ET (America/New_York).

7 dates

October 2026

November 2026

December 2026

  • Monday, December 14, 2026

    TCFOpen· 1 seat left· in 65 days

    Booking closes Tue, Dec 1, 11:59 PM (ET)

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Your prep plan to exam day

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

Waiting list

2 weeks to go

Mon, October 26, 2026 · 16 days

Focused: enough time to fix your weakest skill.

  1. This week

    Find your level

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

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  2. This week

    Sit one full mock test

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

    Start the free mock test

  3. Week 2

    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

  4. Week 2

    Second full mock

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

    Take another mock

  5. 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 L’Alliance New York

  1. Decide between TEF Canada, held in Manhattan only, and TCF Canada, which alternates between Manhattan and Montclair, NJ, then choose a date.

  2. Check that date’s registration deadline, usually about 10–14 days before the exam.

  3. Click “Register Now” on the exam page to register online.

  4. Pay in full by Visa, Mastercard or American Express; a non-refundable US$15 admin fee is added.

  5. Block out 9am–6pm on exam day.

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

How this centre releases seats

Live seat counter
The centre lists each date with the seats left, and seats can appear at any time when dates are added or someone cancels.

Tips from candidates and the centre

  • Before the deadline, cancelling costs US$80 and transferring US$50. After it, there’s no refund, and no transfer without a medical certificate.
  • In the TCF, reading, listening and writing are on computer, and the oral is face to face with an examiner.
  • Alongside Friday sessions in Manhattan, the TCF calendar has Monday sessions in Montclair on 26 October, 16 November and 14 December 2026.
  • The TEF page mentions both a one-month and a two-month wait between attempts, so check with the Language Center before rebooking.
  • Waiting lists can be long. On 27 September 2026, 46 people were waiting for the 16 Oct TCF, 56 for the 6 Nov TCF, 8 for the 30 Oct TEF and 2 for the 20 Nov TEF.
  • Allow 5–6 weeks for your certificate to arrive by post. It’s valid for two years.

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, all 4 sections (non-member)US$399
TEFReduced rateTEF Canada, all 4 sections (L’Alliance member)US$350
TCFAll four testsTCF Canada, all 4 tests (non-member)US$399
TCFReduced rateTCF Canada, all 4 tests (L’Alliance member)US$350

On exam day

TCF Canada

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

  • About 167 minutes of tests in total
  • Order: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
  • Bring the ID you booked with. Each centre sets its own ID rule: check your convocation.
  • Results in up to 15 working days
  • Results are valid for 2 years for IRCC
  • You can retake after 20 days
See the full TCF Canada format

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
22 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022 (between Park and Madison Avenues); TCF also at 17-19 Munn Street, Montclair, NJ 07042Open in maps
Area
Manhattan (East 60th Street); Montclair, NJ

What we’ve seen at this centre

Watched since Sep 26, 2026

  • 8 dates seen

Not enough history yet for a reliable median.

How we measure: “Dates seen ahead” is the median number of days between a date first appearing on the centre’s page and the exam day, counting only dates added after our first read. “Sells out in” is the median time between seats opening and the session showing as full.

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FAQ

Questions about L’Alliance New York

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