[ Prove your eloquence – signed, sealed and certified ]
Proof of your French language skills can be of great importance for your professional or academic career. Recognised French certificates document your language level officially and show employers and universities that you have reached a particular level of language competence.
Current French certificates
TCF
Test de connaissance du français – prove your French language skills quickly and easily (Tout Public, DAP, Québec, IRN).
To the exam →TEF
Test d'évaluation de français – recognised worldwide for work, study, emigration to Canada and naturalisation.
To the exam →TFI
Test de français international – French as a business language, ideal for professional goals.
To the exam →DFP
Diplôme de français professionnel – job-related French, including Affaires, Juridique, Médical, Tourisme.
To the exam →DAAD
A fast and affordable language certificate – often used for applications and study-abroad semesters.
To the exam →Have your knowledge certified
Not sure which certificate suits your goal? TCF, TEF and TFI are flexible and often available at short notice, the DFP certifies job-related French skills, and the DAAD test is ideal for a study-abroad semester. We will advise you personally.
- Advice on choosing the right exam
- Exam and preparation from a single provider
- Centrally located in Frankfurt city centre
Still unsure about your level?
- Free online placement test determines your current level (A1–C2)
- Preparation courses targeted training for French
- All exams and test centres overview at the Frankfurt test centre
French certificates – briefly explained
TCF, TEF or TFI – what is the difference?
TCF, TEF and TFI are tests that measure your level at a particular point in time and are usually valid for a limited period. The TCF is suitable, among other things, for study and naturalisation, the TEF for work, emigration to Canada and naturalisation, and the TFI for French as a business language.
Do I need to attend a preparation course beforehand?
No. You can also take the exam without a course. If you would like to prepare in a targeted way, you will find suitable preparation courses with us.
How do I register for an exam date?
Choose your certificate above – on the respective exam page you will find all the details and the booking window with the current dates. We arrange the TEF individually via contact.
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Which certificate are you looking for?
Choose your certificate – on the respective exam page you will find all the details and the booking window with the matching dates.
To the French certificatesPrepare with purpose
TCF, TEF and co. – with trainers who know the exam formats.
Preparation courses