TEF/TCF Preparation Course Calgary
From Complete Beginner to TEF/TCF Success in Just 1 Year.
Prepare for the TEF or TCF exam with our tailored TEF/TCF classes in Calgary, designed to help you achieve Canadian Permanent Residency.
Term
3, 6, or 12-month program
(Excluding Stat Holidays)
Duration
90 mins per class
Group size
16 students max
Requirements
N/A
Price
From $335/m Online or
From $420/m In-Person
Limited Offer
Save up to $1000
Struggling to Prepare for TEF or TCF Canada? We’ve Got You Covered!
TEF or TCF exam preparation can feel overwhelming without a clear plan. Whether you’re juggling a busy schedule or unsure where to start, we’re here to help. Our structured, step-by-step program is designed to take you from a complete beginner to confidently passing the TEF or TCF exam in just 12 months.
Here´s how we make it happen:
- Structured and Step-by-Step Lessons: Tailored to help you achieve CLB4, CLB5 or CLB7 with ease.
- Native-Taught Curriculum: Learn authentic French that prepares you for real-world conversations and test scenarios.
- Mock Exams and Proven Strategies: Practice under real conditions to gain the confidence you need to succeed.
Dynamic, flexible, and proven, this program has helped hundreds of students achieve their TEF/TCF goals. Are you ready to join them?
Transformation In Their Words
Hear from our satisfied learners! Dive into authentic stories of students who’ve transformed their language skills and achieved their French learning goals with our guidance and support.
While the course provides a solid foundation, I also recognize the importance of personal effort to master this challenging but rewarding journey. I'm happy to choose to Learn French and thankful for guiding us on this exciting language-learning journey!"
After a month with Learn French in Vancouver, Aurelie’s professionalism has allowed me to complete the fundamentals of French. Which in turn, has provided me the confidence to already speak on a conversational level."
Transformation In Their Words
Hear from our satisfied learners! Dive into authentic stories of students who’ve transformed their language skills and achieved their French learning goals with our guidance and support.
While the course provides a solid foundation, I also recognize the importance of personal effort to master this challenging but rewarding journey. I'm happy to choose to Learn French and thankful for guiding us on this exciting language-learning journey!"
After a month with Learn French in Vancouver, Aurelie’s professionalism has allowed me to complete the fundamentals of French. Which in turn, has provided me the confidence to already speak on a conversational level."
Milind’s TEF Success Story
From complete beginner to excellent TEF results in just 1 year
Milind started his French journey from zero and achieved impressive TEF scores in just 12 months. Here’s what helped him succeed:
- Built strong foundations
- Clear structure & consistent support
- Native teachers guiding each step
- Prepared effectively for TEF
- Confidence built through real speaking practice
Your Roadmap To TEF/TCF Success in Just 1 Year
Our program is tailored for students starting with little to no French knowledge, guiding you step by step to achieve your TEF/TCF goals.
- Step 1: Master French Foundations (Months 1-6) Build a strong foundation in French grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills, progressing to a B1 level and beyond.
- Step 2: TEF/TCF Exam Preparation (Months 7-12) Focus on the specific strategies, techniques, and practice needed to excel in all four sections of the TEF & TCF: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
Present Tense (Regular Verbs)
The idea is to build up a solid foundation in order to express yourself in basic and common situations.
You’ll learn how to:
- Greet someone & introduce yourself
- Ask simple questions
- Express your tastes, interests, and hobbies.
- Count up to 100 & Give your phone number
- Pronounce the Alphabet & Spell your name
- Greetings: Formal & Informal French
- Say the date
- Differentiate feminine and masculine nouns.
- Write a postcard about your holidays to a friend or family member.
- Learn useful vocabulary: Food, Animals, Activities, etc.
- Use “Etre” (To be), “Avoir” (To have) et “Aimer” (To like) at present tense.
- Talk about your family
- Use possessive adjectives: “Mon, Ton, Son, Ma, Ta, Sa,…”
- Describe your daily habits using reflexive verbs.
- And more…
Present Tense (Irregular Verbs)
This module focuses is designed to prepare you to speak French in very practical situations.
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- Making reservations and ordering food
- Describing tastes and eating habits
- Asking for and giving directions
- Describing homes and neighborhoods
- Shopping and describing clothing
- Family descriptions
Grammar:
- Imperative mood (regular and irregular verbs)
- Present indicative (additional irregular verbs)
- Closed and open questions
- Definite, indefinite, and partitive articles
- Expressions of quantity and negation with "de"
- And more!
Future Tense (Futur proche & simple)
This module focuses on learning how to express yourself using the future tense.
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- Discussing short-term and long-term plans
- Asking for information at airports
- Describing jobs and daily routines
- Talking about leisure activities and travel
- Comparing different types of transportation
Grammar:
- Near future tense (regular and reflexive verbs)
- Simple future tense (regular and irregular verbs)
- Introduction to past tenses (passé composé and imparfait)
- Direct object pronouns
- And more…
Past Tense (Passe composé)
This module focuses on teaching you how to talk about events that happened once in the past.
Topics:
- Narrating past experiences (vacations, cultural outings)
- Asking for information at the cinema
- Discussing cultural habits
- Sharing memories and past habits
- Comparing past and present experiences
- Describing daily routines and habits
Grammar:
- Past tense (passé composé): regular verbs, irregular past participles
- Imperfect tense (imparfait)
- Contrast between passé composé and imparfait
- Placement of frequency adverbs
- And much more!
Conditional Present
This level covers conditional tenses and discussions on technology, music, and literature, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively on diverse topics
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- New technologies and IT vocabulary
- Informal expressions for surprise and relief
- Giving opinions on various topics
- Music genres and francophone artists
- Sharing anecdotes and past events
Grammar:
- Conditional present (formation and uses)
- Conditional past (introduction)
- Gerund (formation and use)
- Reinforcement of past tenses
- And more!
Subjunctive
Achieve fluency by mastering the subjunctive mood and other intermediate grammatical structures. This level helps you express wishes, doubts, and feelings, and use idiomatic expressions, making your French sound more natural.
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- Making vacation plans with a friend
- Expressing wishes, doubts, obligations, and feelings
- Using idiomatic expressions with "en" and "y"
Grammar:
- Present subjunctive (formation and uses)
- Past subjunctive
- Conjunctions used with the subjunctive
- And much more!
TEF/TCF Preparation (Months 7 to 12)
By this stage, you’ve mastered the French Foundations and reached a B1 level. In the second half of the program, the focus shifts entirely to preparing for the TEF/TCF exam. This phase is meticulously designed to provide you with the strategies, knowledge, and practice required to excel in all four sections: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. Through dynamic lessons, realistic mock exams, and tailored feedback, you’ll sharpen your French skills and build the confidence needed to succeed on test day.
Mock Exams and Corrections:
- Complete practice tests for all TEF/TCF sections.
- Receive detailed corrections and feedback from experienced instructors.
Master Advanced Grammar for TEF/TCF Success:
- Plus-que-parfait, Subjunctive, Gérondif, and other key structures.
- Use grammar effectively in speaking and writing.
Expand Your Vocabulary:
- Topics like volunteering, arts, travel, health, and gastronomy.
- Idiomatic expressions to sound more fluent and natural.
Sharpen Your Comprehension Skills:
- Strategies for tackling listening and reading sections.
- Practice with authentic texts, recordings, and exercises.
Boost Your Writing Performance:
- Learn to write structured essays and responses for TEF/TCF sections.
- Practice argumentation and persuasive writing techniques.
Enhance Your Speaking Confidence:
- Develop clear and coherent speech for both speaking sections.
- Practice expressing opinions, narrating experiences, and answering scenarios.
Check out the official Government of Canada’s website, to learn about the level requirements for immigration purposes.
Your Roadmap To TEF/TCF Success in Just 1 Year
Our program is tailored for students starting with little to no French knowledge, guiding you step by step to achieve your TEF/TCF goals.
- Step 1: Master French Foundations (Months 1-6) Build a strong foundation in French grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills, progressing to a B1 level and beyond.
- Step 2: TEF/TCF Exam Preparation (Months 7-12) Focus on the specific strategies, techniques, and practice needed to excel in all four sections of the TEF & TCF: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
Month 1
Present Tense (Regular Verbs)
The idea is to build up a solid foundation in order to express yourself in basic and common situations.
You’ll learn how to:
- Greet someone & introduce yourself
- Ask simple questions
- Express your tastes, interests, and hobbies.
- Count up to 100 & Give your phone number
- Pronounce the Alphabet & Spell your name
- Greetings: Formal & Informal French
- Say the date
- Differentiate feminine and masculine nouns.
- Write a postcard about your holidays to a friend or family member.
- Learn useful vocabulary: Food, Animals, Activities, etc.
- Use “Etre” (To be), “Avoir” (To have) et “Aimer” (To like) at present tense.
- Talk about your family
- Use possessive adjectives: “Mon, Ton, Son, Ma, Ta, Sa,…”
- Describe your daily habits using reflexive verbs.
- And more…
Month 2
Present Tense (Irregular Verbs)
This module focuses is designed to prepare you to speak French in very practical situations.
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- Making reservations and ordering food
- Describing tastes and eating habits
- Asking for and giving directions
- Describing homes and neighborhoods
- Shopping and describing clothing
- Family descriptions
Grammar:
- Imperative mood (regular and irregular verbs)
- Present indicative (additional irregular verbs)
- Closed and open questions
- Definite, indefinite, and partitive articles
- Expressions of quantity and negation with "de"
- And more!
Month 3
Future Tense (Futur proche & simple)
This module focuses on learning how to express yourself using the future tense.
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- Discussing short-term and long-term plans
- Asking for information at airports
- Describing jobs and daily routines
- Talking about leisure activities and travel
- Comparing different types of transportation
Grammar:
- Near future tense (regular and reflexive verbs)
- Simple future tense (regular and irregular verbs)
- Introduction to past tenses (passé composé and imparfait)
- Direct object pronouns
- And more…
Month 4
Past Tense (Passe composé)
This module focuses on teaching you how to talk about events that happened once in the past.
Topics:
- Narrating past experiences (vacations, cultural outings)
- Asking for information at the cinema
- Discussing cultural habits
- Sharing memories and past habits
- Comparing past and present experiences
- Describing daily routines and habits
Grammar:
- Past tense (passé composé): regular verbs, irregular past participles
- Imperfect tense (imparfait)
- Contrast between passé composé and imparfait
- Placement of frequency adverbs
- And much more!
Month 5
Conditional Present
This level covers conditional tenses and discussions on technology, music, and literature, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively on diverse topics
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- New technologies and IT vocabulary
- Informal expressions for surprise and relief
- Giving opinions on various topics
- Music genres and francophone artists
- Sharing anecdotes and past events
Grammar:
- Conditional present (formation and uses)
- Conditional past (introduction)
- Gerund (formation and use)
- Reinforcement of past tenses
- And more!
Month 6
Subjunctive
Achieve fluency by mastering the subjunctive mood and other intermediate grammatical structures. This level helps you express wishes, doubts, and feelings, and use idiomatic expressions, making your French sound more natural.
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- Making vacation plans with a friend
- Expressing wishes, doubts, obligations, and feelings
- Using idiomatic expressions with "en" and "y"
Grammar:
- Present subjunctive (formation and uses)
- Past subjunctive
- Conjunctions used with the subjunctive
- And much more!
Months 7-12
TEF/TCF Preparation (Months 7 to 12)
By this stage, you’ve mastered the French Foundations and reached a B1 level. In the second half of the program, the focus shifts entirely to preparing for the TEF/TCF exam. This phase is meticulously designed to provide you with the strategies, knowledge, and practice required to excel in all four sections: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. Through dynamic lessons, realistic mock exams, and tailored feedback, you’ll sharpen your French skills and build the confidence needed to succeed on test day.
Mock Exams and Corrections:
- Complete practice tests for all TEF/TCF sections.
- Receive detailed corrections and feedback from experienced instructors.
Master Advanced Grammar for TEF/TCF Success:
- Plus-que-parfait, Subjunctive, Gérondif, and other key structures.
- Use grammar effectively in speaking and writing.
Expand Your Vocabulary:
- Topics like volunteering, arts, travel, health, and gastronomy.
- Idiomatic expressions to sound more fluent and natural.
Sharpen Your Comprehension Skills:
- Strategies for tackling listening and reading sections.
- Practice with authentic texts, recordings, and exercises.
Boost Your Writing Performance:
- Learn to write structured essays and responses for TEF/TCF sections.
- Practice argumentation and persuasive writing techniques.
Enhance Your Speaking Confidence:
- Develop clear and coherent speech for both speaking sections.
- Practice expressing opinions, narrating experiences, and answering scenarios.
Check out the official Government of Canada’s website, to learn about the level requirements for immigration purposes.
Bonus: 1 year Access to our Online Platform
- 50+ hours of prerecorded video lessons covering Levels 1 to 6
- Comprehensive course materials: presentations, PDFs, and worksheets
- Homework assignments after each lesson to reinforce learning
- Quizzes for each level to track your progress
- Additional tools and resources to enhance your French learning journey
- Community support to stay motivated and connected
Pricing
*Installment plans are available for the 3, 6, and 12-month courses.
*Discounted rates shown here apply only to full payments.
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- Please read our full terms and conditions before registering!
- Important: No Refund Policy. If you cancel your registration within 15 days of the start date of your classes, no refunds will be issued.
Our French classes have a limited number of students so your subscription is final.
Have Questions? Connect with Aurelie
Have questions about the TEF, TCF exam, or our French courses? Join our next live Q&A session (Every Thursday from 7 to 8 PM MST). Get all your questions answered directly by our experienced instructors. Fill out the form and receive the link to join.
Why Choose Us for Your TEF/TCF Success?
Structured Path to TEF/TCF Success
Our TEF/TCF exam preparation program thoroughly prepares you, increasing your chances of passing and obtaining Canadian citizenship.
Native French Tutors
With our native French instructors, you'll learn the language and culture authentically, enabling you to speak with confidence and accuracy in real-life situations.
Small Group Classes
Our small class sizes ensure more personalized attention and interaction, providing you with the support you need to excel.
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FAQs: Your Path to Clarity
Still curious about something? Find answers to the most common questions about our TEF/TCF preparation program. Whether you’re curious about the course structure, requirements, or how it can help you achieve your goals
What are the TEF or TCF exams for Canada?
The TEF Canada (Test d’Évaluation de Français) and the TCF Canada (Test de Connaissance du Français) are official French language proficiency tests, valid for two years, and accepted for Canadian immigration applications.
Is TEF preparation different from TCF preparation?
No. For Canadian immigration purposes, TEF Canada and TCF Canada preparation is very similar.
Both exams assess:
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
They are both converted into CLB levels by IRCC, and the language skills required to succeed are the same. For this reason, our preparation program is designed to cover both the TEF Canada and the TCF Canada, and students preparing for either exam follow the same curriculum and classes.
What score do I need to reach?
The score you need on the TEF Canada or TCF Canada depends on your immigration program, your personal profile, and the number of CRS points you are aiming for.
For most Canadian immigration pathways, French results are converted into Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). The higher your CLB level, the more points you can earn.
Here is a general overview:
CLB 4–5
These levels may be sufficient for some immigration programs or minimum eligibility requirements. However, they usually provide limited CRS points.
CLB 7
CLB 7 is a key milestone for many candidates. Reaching CLB 7 in French can significantly increase your CRS score and may unlock additional points, especially when combined with English results.
Above CLB 7 (CLB 8–10)
Higher CLB levels can provide maximum language points and can make a major difference in competitive Express Entry draws.
Because immigration requirements and scoring systems change regularly, we strongly recommend consulting the official Government of Canada website for the most up-to-date information related to:
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class
You can find detailed and current requirements at canada.ca
At Learn French in Calgary, our programs are designed to help students reach CLB 7 and above, which is often the most strategic target for Canadian immigration candidates.
How long does it take to prepare for the TEF or TCF exam?
The amount of time it takes to prepare for the TEF Canada (Test d’Évaluation de Français) or the TCF Canada (Test de Connaissance du Français) depends on several factors, including your current level of French, your target CLB level, and how consistently you study.
Here are general timelines most students can expect:
CLB 4 or CLB 5
If you are starting from zero or have very basic French skills, you will typically need 9 to 12 months of regular study to build the foundations required to succeed in the TEF or TCF exam.
CLB 7
If you already have some knowledge of French and are aiming for an intermediate level, you can expect to need an additional 6 months of focused exam preparation.
Everyone progresses at a different pace, and factors such as daily practice, exposure to French, and commitment to the program can significantly influence your preparation timeline.
At Learn French in Vancouver, we prepare students for both the TEF Canada and the TCF Canada through the same structured program, as the exams assess very similar language skills. Our training is designed to help students reach a B2 level after completing My French Transformation, followed by dedicated exam preparation.
Please note that while we provide expert guidance and structured support, we do not guarantee specific exam results, as success ultimately depends on each student’s individual effort and consistency.
How to prepare for the TEF or TCF exam?
If you already have an intermediate or advanced level of French and feel ready to focus on exam preparation, you can begin preparing for the TEF Canada or TCF Canada, targeting CLB 7 and above.
During this phase, we provide you with all the tools, structure, and guidance needed to prepare effectively for the exam. However, it’s important to keep in mind that success in the TEF or TCF requires a strong personal commitment and consistent work outside of class, especially when aiming for CLB levels 5 to 7.
To maximize your chances of success, we strongly encourage you to:
Follow the program step by step
Complete all assigned homework and extra practice activities
Actively immerse yourself in French by watching French movies, listening to French podcasts, and exposing yourself to real spoken French regularly
Understanding spoken French in real-life contexts is a key part of both exams.
Are the classes refundable?
Once you register, we do not offer any refund, please make sure that you are ready to commit to the full TEF/TCF preparation course.
Read our full terms and conditions before registering.