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Cairo, Egypt

Institut français d’Égypte

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The Institut français d’Égypte runs TCF Canada and the computer-based e-TEF Canada, with yearly calendars published as PDFs. You can only register during a short window of about 7 to 11 days for each date, and that window closes 3 to 6 weeks before the exam. Missing it means waiting for the next date.

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Dates as of Oct 10, 2026, 5:50 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 Institut français d’Égypte

Times on this page are in EET (Africa/Cairo).

2 dates

October 2026

December 2026

  • Tuesday, December 8, 2026

    TCFNot open yet· in 59 days

    Booking opens Mon, Nov 2, 12:00 AM (EET)

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Your prep plan to exam day

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Tue, December 8, 2026 · 59 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.

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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.

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  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 Institut français d’Égypte

  1. Keep an eye on the IFE’s “Prochaines sessions” page for the registration window of the date you want.

  2. Once the window is open, complete the online form, spelling your name exactly as it appears on your passport.

  3. Upload a copy of your valid passport.

  4. Pay the exam fee following the IFE’s instructions.

  5. Wait for your convocation by email, which tells you the exam time and place.

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

Announced booking window
The centre announces when booking opens for a batch of dates. Seats usually go in the first hours, so be ready at the opening time.

Tips from candidates and the centre

  • The last TCF Canada date on the 2026 calendar (IF Mounira) is Tuesday 8 December 2026, with registration from 2 to 12 November 2026.
  • For e-TEF Canada, the last 2026 date is 22 October, and its registration window (14–21 September) is already closed.
  • Registration closes weeks before the exam, so plan your sign-up rather than waiting for the exam month.
  • Write down your candidate code on exam day. Results appear in an anonymous table on the IFE website about 4 weeks later.
  • For exam questions, use [email protected] or the IFE’s WhatsApp line, +20 12 8277 7956.

What it costs

This centre doesn’t publish its fee online. Ask it directly before you book.

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
1 rue Madrasset Huquq Frinseya, Mounira, 11431 Cairo, EgyptOpen in maps
Area
Mounira, in downtown Cairo

What we’ve seen at this centre

Watched since Sep 27, 2026

  • 2 dates seen
  • Last time seats appeared: Sun, Sep 27, 12:03 PM (EET)

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 Institut français d’Égypte

Last verified Sep 27, 2026Sources:Institut français d’Égypte – Prochaines sessions(opens in a new tab)Institut français d’Égypte – TCF 2026 calendar (IF Mounira)(opens in a new tab)Institut français d’Égypte – e-TEF Canada 2026 calendar(opens in a new tab)Institut français d’Égypte – Nos certifications et diplômes(opens in a new tab)Institut français d’Égypte – FAQ (TCF and TEF)(opens in a new tab)Institut français d’Égypte – Mounira(opens in a new tab)Annuaire de l’administration française – Institut français d’Égypte, Le Caire(opens in a new tab)

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