Test centres, as of November 2026
| Centre | Where | All four tests |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Française de Toronto | Toronto (Spadina), North York, Mississauga, Oakville | CA$390 |
| ILSC Toronto | Downtown | On its booking page |
There may be others: CCI Paris's finder is the official list. All in person.
Booking at Alliance Française de Toronto
- Online only. Not by phone or in person.
- One active booking at a time, and sittings at least 20 days apart.
- No waiting list, so book early.
- No refunds. You can move your date up to 15 days before, for $100, and must re-register within 6 months.
- Bring valid photo ID showing your date of birth. A photo is taken on the day.
- Results by email, 1 to 15 days later.
The fee is not refundable, so test yourself before you book.
Before you book
- Choose TEF Canada, all four tests for permanent residence. See the exam format.
- Know your target. NCLC 7 is the French category's bar, and each skill counts.
- Mind the two-year clock. See results and validity.
Common questions
How much is TEF Canada in Toronto?
CA$390 for all four tests at Alliance Française de Toronto, as of November 2026. ILSC gives its fee on its booking page. Check before you pay.
Where can I take TEF Canada in Toronto?
Alliance Française de Toronto runs it in Toronto (Spadina), North York, Mississauga and Oakville. ILSC runs it downtown.
Can I cancel a TEF Canada booking in Toronto?
Not for a refund at Alliance Française de Toronto. You can move to another date up to 15 days before, for $100, and must re-register within 6 months.
Where can I practise for TEF Canada?
TEF Trainer, which publishes this guide, has all four papers online: 1,923 listening and reading questions, including TEF-style predictions, and 435 speaking and writing topics with model answers, plus English translations and answer explanations. 142 questions and 32 topics are free, with no account and no card.
Practise with TEF Trainer
TEF Trainer is TEF Canada practice for all four papers, in your browser.
- Predictions: TEF-style listening and reading predictions, based on recent exams and updated regularly (558 questions).
- The full question bank: 1,923 listening and reading questions in all.
- Every speaking and writing topic (435) with a model answer, in French with English alongside.
- English translations and answer explanations, plus shuffle mode, autoplay and audio speed control.
142 questions and 32 topics are free, with everything switched on. No account, no card.
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Updated November 2026. Exam rules and fees change: check them with your test centre and on canada.ca.