All papers are scored in France (CIEP), the answers being read by an optical scanner.The TCF also offers 2 optional tests assessing speaking (a 15' recorded test) and writing (a 1:45' test) skills.

• The marks for both oral and written tests are given according to a standardized scale of marking.

The TCF, along with the 2 optional tests, may, under certain conditions, allow direct access to the DELF 2 or the DALF:

• For direct access to the DELF 2, one should be positioned at least on the 3rd level (Intermediate) of the TCF and obtain at least a 12/20 mark on each of the written and oral tests.
• For direct access to the DALF, one should be positioned at least on the 4th level (intermediate – advanced) and obtain at least a 16/20 mark on each of the written and oral tests.

The TCF allows positioning of candidates on the 6 level scale established by the Council of Europe.

• Level 1 – Elementary level: Limited ability. Can understand simple information encountered in everyday situations. Can communicate in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly.
• Level 2- Upper elementary level: Basic ability. Can understand sentences on familiar matters. Can communicate in routine situations and describe topics of personal interest in simple terms.
• Level 3 – Intermediate level: Limited but effective command of the language. Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters. Can deal with situations likely to arise while travelling. Can talk about topics of personal interest and briefly explain opinions and plans.
• Level 4 – Upper intermediate level: Generally effective and spontaneous command of the language. Can understand the main ideas of complex texts. Can take part in conversations and give the advantages and disadvantages of general or professional matters in a clear and detailed way.
• Level 5 – Advanced level: Good operational command of the language. Can understand a wide range of long and demanding texts and can recognize implicit meaning. Can express himself/herself fluently in a well-structured way on his/her social, professional or academic life and on complex topics.
• Level 6 – Upper advanced level: Full operational command of the language. Can easily understand almost everything heard or read and can summarise everything in a coherent way. Can express himself/herself very fluently and can adapt his / her expression appropriately to the situation, even on complex topics. Can recognize subtle distinctions of meaning.

Test Sessions 2012
23 March 2012- 9:30 am (All public)	Registration: 1 - 23 February 2012
25 May 2012 - 9:30 am (All public)	Registration: 2 - 24 April 2012
22 September 2012 - 9:30 am (for AFHK students only)	Registration: 1 - 21 August 2012
23 November 2012 - 9:30 am (All public)	Registration: 3 - 22 October 2012

TCF test fees:
　　TCF (compulsary): HK$740
　　Oral test: HK$410, Written test: HK$410

Note: Test fees are neither refundable nor transferable

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The "TCF pour le Quebec", or TCF for Quebec, has been specially designed to be consistent with the standards of the Ministry of Immigration (MICC) of Quebec, and is only intended for people wishing to settle in Quebec. The TCF for Quebec includes two examinations:

• listening comprehension (30 questions). Duration of examination: 30 minutes
• spoken expression (6 questions). Duration of examination: 15 minutes

Your TCF for Quebec certificate is only valid for your immigration application. You cannot use it, for example, for admission to a French university.

Test Sessions 2012
20 April 2012 - 9:30 am	Registration: 1 - 24 March 2012

TCF test fees:
　　TCF-QUEBEC : HK$740

Note: Test fees are neither refundable nor transferable

 

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Pour la demande d'admission préalable

If you want to register for the premier cycle or first stage of undergraduate studies (green or white form) or for a school of architecture (yellow form) in France and you do not have the DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française, or advanced diploma in French language), you must take the specific TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français, or French competency test) called the "TCF pour la DAP" or TCF for DAP (Demande d'Admission Préalable, or preliminary admission application).

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.ciep.fr/en/tcfdap/index.php

Test Session 2011
24 February 2012 - 9:30 am	Registration: from 3 to 21 January 2012

TCF- DAP test fee: HK$1,200

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DELF-DALF

• The DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française) and DALF (Diplôme approfondi en langue française) diplomas are awarded by the French Education Ministry as official certificates of French Language ability for non-native speakers.

Conditions for registering and sitting the exam
• Registration takes place at the exam centres.
• Candidates may sit the 6 exams in the same country or in different countries.
• The 6 certificates are available for all-non French citizens who wish to prove their French language skills.
• Candidates can apply to several exams at the same time

Each certificate now corresponds to one of the 6 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference forLanguages from the Council of Europe.(visit official website)
Oral / written production and reception are now tested at all levels.
6 independant diplomas

CEFRL	DELF /DALF (Adult)	User
A1	DELF A1 Between 60 to 100 hrs of French*	basic
A2	DELF A2 Between 160 to 220 hrs of French*
B1	DELF B1 Between 360 to 420 hrs of French*	independent
B2	DELF B2 Between 560 to 670 hrs of French*
C1	DALF C1 Between 810 to 970 hrs of French*	proficient
C2	DALF C2 From 1060 hrs up of French*

* These number of hours of studying French are just an average.

There are also specially adapted versions of the DELF diplomas for teenagers and for children.

The junior version of DELF has the same basic structure as the standard DELF. Only the topics are different: the materials take into account
the interests of young people . It can only be taken by children of secondary-level age.
The diploma awarded is identical to the standard DELF diploma . The examinations are independent, and candidates can register for the
examination of their choice. Each examination evaluates the four communication skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking.
There are four diplomas for teenagers and schoolchildren:

CEFRL	DELF Juinor (12 to 17 years old)	User
A1	DELF Junior A1	basic
A2	DELF Junior A2
B1	DELF Junior B1	Independent
B2	DELF Junior B2

The DELF Prim is intended for children learning French as a Foreign Language at primary school. It is the first stage in the DELF/DALF series,
the certificates awarded by the French Ministry of Education for proficiency in French as a Foreigh Language.

CEFRL	DELF Prim (8 to 12 years old)	User
A1.1	DELF Prim A1.1	basic
A1	DELF Prim A1
A2	DELF Prim A2

 

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