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TCF Killer

Focused prep for Canada immigration goals
For TCF Canada candidates targeting B2 and NCLC 7+

Master the TCF,
move steadily toward B2.

Keep the information users actually need before they start practicing: what the exam tests, how each section is scored, how the NCLC ranges map, and where the real score gains usually come from.

Listening 35 min · Reading 60 min
4 sections · 2h47 total
Official links included for direct verification

Official links

TCF Canada official page TCF Québec official page

Listening

39 questions · 35 min

Reading

39 questions · 60 min

Scoring

Auto scoring for listening/reading, human double rating for writing/speaking

Official references

The core facts, pulled from the official France Éducation International pages

Compare the official structure for TCF Canada and TCF Québec before you decide how to practice and which score range you need.

Canada

TCF Canada

4 required sections
Total duration: 2h47
Listening: 39 multiple-choice questions, 35 minutes
Reading: 39 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes
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Québec

TCF Québec

Modular format, choose 1 to 4 sections
Total duration: 12 min to 2h22
Listening: 39 multiple-choice questions, 35 minutes
Reading: 39 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes
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Core features

A prep workflow built for repetition, timing, and recovery from mistakes

Build speed with full-format drills, train under countdown pressure, and turn repeated mistakes into targeted review.

Full-format question bank

Practice sets follow official listening and reading formats, so repetition builds the right reflexes instead of disconnected habits.

Strict mock mode

Train inside 35-minute listening and 60-minute reading countdowns, so exam rhythm feels normal before test day.

Smart mistake notebook

Revisit missed questions by error type and read deeper explanations in English, Chinese, French, and Spanish.

Exam content and scoring

What the exam tests and how each part is scored

TCF Canada contains four parts and a total duration of 2 hours and 47 minutes. Listening and reading are machine-scored. Writing and speaking are rated independently by two examiners.

Difficulty and score mapping

Difficulty bands, point distribution, and NCLC score ranges

See how listening and reading distribute points across CEFR levels, how writing and speaking tasks are structured, and how TCF Canada scores map to CLB/NCLC bands.

Listening and reading point distribution

Listening and reading use the same point distribution, for a total of 699 points.

Level Questions Points Distribution Focus

Writing and speaking task structure

Unlike listening and reading, writing and speaking are scored on a 20-point scale, with task completion and expressive quality carrying more weight.

TCF Canada score to CLB/NCLC mapping

The ranges below correspond to the reference score table and show how listening, reading, writing, and speaking scores map to CLB/NCLC and CEFR levels.

Key target: NCLC 7+
NCLC Listening Reading Writing Speaking CEFR Description
Most Canada immigration pathways expect at least NCLC 7, and some professional contexts may require a higher band.

Detailed scoring standards

Detailed scoring criteria for each section

See what the scoring system or examiners look for, where points concentrate, and which tasks usually have the greatest impact on the final result.

Reference note

Exam structure, score ranges, and pathway requirements should always be checked against the official France Éducation International pages and the testing center where you register.

TCF Canada official page TCF Québec official page