What is the TEF exam?

(1) Introduction to TEF

1. Why is French knowledge tested?

In order to better assess the actual French proficiency of many college students who want to study in France, the French Embassy in China, with the assistance of the Alliance Fran?aise Experimental School, has implemented the French Proficiency Test since June 2000 ( TEF).

All college students who want to study in France, including French major graduates, need to take the TEF exam.

TEF scores, like the study plan, along with the registration certificate and consulate certification documents, are part of the materials for applying for a visa. The scores in this test are also of interest to companies recruiting French-speaking collaborators.

2.What is TEF?

This is a test method developed by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It measures candidates' ability to use French to reflect their culture through a transitional ladder from beginner level to advanced level (from 0 to 900 points, divided into 7 scoring levels, corresponding to the 6 reference levels determined by the European Commission) Knowledge and professionalism. This test can accurately evaluate the French level of the test taker. TEF scores are valid for one year.

3. The structure of TEF

TEF consists of two parts of the test:

3 required items:

-Reading Comprehension ( 1 hour)

-Listening and listening test (40 minutes)

-Vocabulary and structure (30 minutes)

2 optional test items:

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-Written expression (1 hour)

-Oral expression (35 minutes)

All college students who intend to study in France need to take the compulsory exams.

4. Required test items

The three required test items include a total of 150 test questions. Each question has multiple answer choices. The test questions for each project are from simple to complex, with gradually increasing difficulty. The exam time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

⑴ Reading Comprehension Section

Group A: 10 test questions

Purpose: Identify a document (recognize the category, function, and source of the reading comprehension questions) .

Article categories: text messages, advertisements, product instructions, postcards, etc.

Group B: 25 questions

Purpose: Accurately understand various documents (determine the author's intentions, arguments, implications, style, and language style).

Article categories: graphics, news on everyday topics, professional letters.

Group C: 10 questions

Purpose: Understand the organizational structure and logical relationship of an article.

Article categories: articles with loopholes, articles with confusing logic.

Group D: 5 questions

Purpose: Understand the general meaning of a sentence.

Article category: Use multiple sentence patterns to express the same meaning.

⑵ Listening and speaking test part

Group A: 8 questions

Purpose: Use spoken language to explain the content of the picture.

Document categories: Conversations, Advertisements, Stories, Anecdotes.

B: 26 test questions

Purpose: To understand text messages (to determine the general context of communication).

File categories: messages, notices, short messages, etc. on the telephone answering machine.

Group C: 16 questions

Purpose: To understand long letters (to determine the intention, opinions, feelings and expressed attitude of the communication).

Document categories: radio debate excerpts, dialogue summaries, reporter interview clips, drama reviews, etc.

Group D: 10 questions

Purpose: Recognize and identify sounds.

Document Category: Short Sentences.

⑶ Vocabulary and structure

Group A: 10 test questions

Purpose: To understand vocabulary knowledge and understand a sentence.

Test type: short sentences.

Group B: 5 questions

Purpose: Understand the meaning of a word.

Test category: Essays with underlined words that should be replaced.

Group C: 20 questions

Purpose: knowledge of grammatical structures.

Question category: Isolated sentences.

Group D: 5 questions

Purpose: The ability to understand the details of an article and find grammatical errors.

Test category: Essays with grammatical errors.

5. Scoring

For each question, college students can choose between two, four, or five possible answers, but only one answer is correct. The scoring criteria are as follows:

3 points for correct answer

0 point for no answer

0 point for canceled answer

1 point for wrong answer

Multiple answers - 1 point

6. Who will organize the TEF exam

The matters of applying for and passing the TEF exam are handled by each Alliance Fran?aise experimental school. Organization and management will be carried out according to the jurisdiction of the different consulates to which candidates belong.

You can find out the exam dates on the Alliance Fran?aise website:

/fr/pekin/tef.htm

You can find out the exam dates on the website of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry Get detailed information on the website, such as the content of the test questions:

.org/ The requested operation.

2- You must have your own email address so that the CELA website can contact you as soon as possible.

3- You must have a CELA registration number. If not, please register now.

4- Go to your personal page.

5- Fill out the registration form and select your exam session to complete your pre-registration. Once you select an exam session, you cannot change your selection.

6- Pay the registration fee immediately and return to your personal page to fill in the payment form.

Please note! Don’t forget to fill out the payment status form! You have up to 2 days to make the payment and fill out the payment status form on your personal page. Otherwise, your choice of exam session will be automatically canceled.

7- Once your remittance is confirmed, your choice of exam session will also be confirmed. You will receive confirmation of your exam session selection on your profile page.

8- Please collect your admission ticket through your personal page about 10 days before the exam. The specific date, time and location of the exam will be stated on the admission ticket.

9- Please print your admission ticket and attach a recent 2-inch color photo on it.

10- On the day of the exam, please bring your admission ticket and ID card and arrive at the exam venue on time.

11- Exam results will be notified to you via your personal page.

For candidates whose registration fee for the TEF exam has been confirmed, please note:

Please go directly to your personal page and select the exam session. Since your registration fee has been confirmed, there is no need to pay other fees, and the exam session you selected will be automatically confirmed immediately. Once you select an exam session, you cannot change your selection.

(4) Frequently Asked Questions about TEF Examination

What is TEF Examination?

The French Proficiency Test TEF is an exam officially recognized by the French Ministry of Education. It mainly tests the candidate's French written and oral understanding and expression abilities.

Those who study French can use this test to summarize their abilities and prove their language proficiency. Therefore, everyone who wants to show their French proficiency, whether for study or work reasons, can take this exam.

The French proficiency test includes three required items: oral comprehension, written comprehension, structure and vocabulary.

Each item is worth 300 points, and the total of the three items is 900 points.

Please note: TEF scores are valid for one year from the test date.

Is the TEF exam relevant to me?

Anyone who wishes to test their French proficiency can register for the TEF exam.

The TEF exam is the only exam currently held in mainland China recognized by the French Ministry of National Education to test candidates’ French proficiency. This exam is required for non-French-speaking foreign students who wish to attend university in France. You need to provide the test scores or test notice during the CELA interview. Please note: TEF test scores are valid for one year.

What materials do I need to prepare?

TEF exam notice

ID card, a recent 2-inch color photo

What fees do I need to pay?

The registration fee for the TEF exam is RMB 800, excluding bank fees. You can pay by transfer to Bank of China. For specific operation methods, please follow the requirements you saw when registering.

What is the use of the TEF test score certificate?

TEF test scores reflect your French proficiency. It helps you or recruiters from French companies and universities to better understand your French level. As a reminder, if you want to study in France, your TEF scores will be reviewed by the interview center evaluators.

Do I have to pass TEF before I can go for CELA interview?

No. Once you have received the notice for the TEF exam, you can sign up for the interview. However, your test scores will be checked by evaluators.

When will you know the results?

Examination results will be announced within one month.

(5) CELA interview introduction

The Language and Academic Assessment Interview (CELA) is an interview with French university teachers and French business people in China and Asia, lasting about 15 minutes. .

During the interview process, students who wish to study in France will be evaluated in the following areas:

French or English expression ability (if the pre-registered school teaches in English)

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Academic level

Purpose of studying abroad

The relationship between previous study and work experience and studying in France

After the interview, students will get Interview certificate issued by CELA. Proof of this interview is required when submitting your application at the visa office.

(6) How to register for CELA interview

To make an appointment to participate in the evaluation interview, you must:

1. Have a CELA registration number. If you haven't already, please register now.

2. Go to your personal webpage to register for evaluation.

3. Pay the registration fee of RMB 1,500 (excluding bank fees). You can go to any Bank of China to handle payment procedures according to the instructions during registration. Please check your personal page for detailed steps.

Students who receive EIFFEL scholarship or French government scholarship do not need to pay the registration fee.

4. Please send us copies of all your materials via post office.

5. Carefully check the evaluation interview time on your personal webpage and confirm. If this time is not suitable for you due to some special reasons, please contact us and we will suggest another time for you.

6. Print and present your interview notice on the day of the interview. You must also provide us with original copies of all materials. If you miss your appointment for some reason, you can make another appointment, but you must pay a penalty of RMB 300.

(7) CELA interview day

Please arrive at CELA on the agreed date and time:

French Consulate in Shanghai: Zhongxin, No. 1468 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai Building 12th Floor

French Embassy in China: 10th Floor, Shengshi Building, No. 38 Xiaoyun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

French Consulate in Wuhan: Xinhua Novotel, No. 558 Jianshe Avenue, Hankou, Wuhan Hotel Office 107/109/111

French Consulate in Guangzhou: Room 812, Main Building of Guangdong International Hotel, No. 339 Huanshi East Road, Guangzhou

When you come to CELA on the agreed date, you must Bring the following academic-related materials (original):

1- ID card (and passport, if you have one)

2- Certificate of pre-registration at a French university

3- Proof of exchange program (if you participated in an exchange program)

4- Proof of French language school

5- College entrance examination transcript (if you do not have a higher education diploma )

6- Chinese university admission notice

7- University semester scores and higher education academic certificates

8- Recent student ID card (if you are Current students)

9- Proof of French learning (at least 500 hours) (or proof of English learning if you are enrolled in an English course)

10- Proof of TEF test scores within one year ( Or admission ticket)

For students registered for English courses: one of IELTS, TOEFL, and CET scores within one year

11- Work certificate (if you have work experience)

At the end of the interview, you will receive a certificate issued by CELA. When you submit your application at the visa office, you will need to show proof of your interview.

Under normal circumstances, CELA will send you a notice to go to the visa office the next day (or the next working day). Once your visa application is sent to the visa office, you will receive a response within 8 days.

(8) CELA FAQ

Do I need to attend a language and academic assessment interview?

All Chinese nationals, or students of any nationality other than French living in China who want to study in France, must pass a language and academic assessment interview.

Please note: There are 5 exceptions. The reasons for these people to apply for a visa are:

To take an exam in France

Return visa

Age? Those who are over 18 years old

Going to France to participate in internships

Those who are engaged in exchanging work for food and accommodation

Those related to the above situation can call the visa office to obtain For more information (010 65 32 13 31) or visit the French Embassy website (.org/).

When to register?

Due to the large number of students who sign up for interviews, we recommend that you sign up as early as possible, at least three months in advance of your expected departure date.

Please note: To register for the interview, you need TEF test scores or TEF test notification.

Where are the language and academic assessment interviews conducted?

Please select which of the following cities you will submit your visa application to the French Consulate and attend the Ela interview in that city.

If you live in Beijing, Tianjin, Chongqing, Heilongjiang, Anhui, Jilin, Liaoning, Shandong, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, Hebei, Gansu, Ningxia, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Tibet, Qinghai , Xinjiang, please select "Beijing"

If you live in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, please select "Guangzhou"

If you live in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, please Select "Shanghai"

If you live in Hubei, Hunan, or Jiangxi, please select "Wuhan"

How to pay the registration fee?

The fee for processing each application is RMB 1,500, excluding bank fees.

You can pay by transfer at any Bank of China branch.

Students who receive EIFFEL scholarship or French government scholarship do not need to pay the registration fee.

(9) French Embassy in China, French Language School in China

----Practical Address Book

French Embassy in China

French Embassy in China

Address: No. 3, Sanlitun 3rd Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Tel: 010-65321331-34

Fax: 010 -65324841

Cultural Section of the French Embassy in China

Address: No. 1-41, Sanlitun Office Building, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600 Beijing

Tel: 010-65 32 35 31

Fax: 010-65 32 57 71

E-mail: bcle @ public.east.cn.net

French Embassy Chinese Embassy website: .org/cn/index.php

Consulate General of France in Shanghai

Address: No. 1375 Huaihai Middle Road 200031 Shanghai

Tel: 021- 64 37 74 14

Fax: 021-64 37 70 73

E-mail: frances@uninet.com.cn

Cultural Department E-mail: cultish@ gate.uninet.co.cn

Website: .org/cn/showdetail.php?menu_id=10801amp; story_id=0

French Consulate in Guangzhou

Address: Room 801, Main Building, International Building, No. 339 Huanshi East Road, 510098 Guangzhou

Tel: 020-83 30 34 05

Fax: 020-83 30 34 37

E-mail: cgfrance@gitic.com.cn

Website: .org/cn/showsection.php?menu_id=11001

French Consulate in Wuhan

Address: Room 809, International Commercial and Trade Building, No. 297 Xinhuahou Road, Hankou 430022 Wuhan

Tel: 027-85 77 84 27

Fax: 027-85 77 84 26

Email: consulfr@public.wh.hb.cn

Website: .org/cn/showsection.php?menu_id=107

French Language School in China

Alliance Francaise Beijing

Address: No. 11, Zhideqian Lane, Donghuamen Street, Beijing 100006 Beijing

Tel: 010-65 27 41 57 / 65 59 90 42

Fax: 010-65 27 73 47

E-mail: afpek@bj.col.com.cn

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Alliance Francaise Shanghai

Address: No. 297 Wusong Road, Shanghai 200080 Shanghai

Tel: 021-63 57 53 88

Fax: 021-63 25 11 83

E-mail: afshang@uninet.com.cn

Website: /

Alliance Francaise Guangzhou

Address: Jianshe University No. 12, Beijiaochang Road, Guangzhou 510050

Tel: 020-83 80 25 01

Fax: 020-83 80 25 02

E-mail: gzallfar @publi

c1.guangzhou.gd.cn

Website: /

Alliance Francaise Wuhan

Address: Wuhan University, 430072, Wuhan, China

Tel: 027-87 86 09 21

Fax: 027-87 86 93 01

Email: wuhan@alliancefrancaise.org.cn

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Alliance Francaise Macau

Address: G/F, No. 4, Yuanxi Lane, Shanshui, Macau

Telephone: 853-96 53 42

Fax: 853-96 26 97

Email: allifran@macau.ctm.net

Website: /

Alliance Francaise Hong Kong

Address: 1 & 2/F, 123 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Tel: 852-25 27 78 25

Fax: 852-28 65 34 78

Email: info@alliancefrancaise.com.hk

Website: /