TEF Canada

Choose your TEF exam below, fill the form, and pay online

'Written & Oral' indicates that all four exam components (reading, listening, writing, and speaking) take place on the same day.
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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

💰 Can I request a refund?
As per our policies, any purchase of a TEF or TCF is final. No refund,  nor credit  will be issued if you decide/cannot take the exam. No possibility to reschedule or transfer your exam to another person neither.

📍Where does the exam take place? Is it online?
All exams will take place in-person, 2-1218 Langley Street, Victoria, BC. 

📧 When will I receive my notification letter? 
We send out notification letters about one week before the exam date. We will contact you in case we need anything else. 

⏰ When is the exam? Do I need to take the day off?
All exams take place between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
We recommend keeping your entire day free, as exact exam times are subject to scheduling. You will receive an official email invitation with your specific exam time approximately one week before your test date.

💻 What material will be used for the exam?
We provide all the materials. Each candidate will use a computer with a QWERTY layout, headphones are used for the listening and a virtual keyboard with special letters appears on the screen during the writing. These three sections are held one after another in the same room.

📜 How will I receive my results? What's the timeline?
Both results for TEF and TCF exams will be delivered by email, it can take up to 4 weeks for the TCF and 2 weeks for the TEF.

⚠️ What if I need special accommodations?
If candidates require special arrangements to take the exam (extra time and/or an individual room due to ADHD or other needs), the TEF exam is the preferred option. A medical certificate must be provided minimum two weeks prior to the exam date in order to receive such accommodations.