Overview
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Objective | To evaluate your ability to read and understand written texts in French in a variety of contexts (everyday, administrative, informational or professional). |
| Type | Modular test – chosen according to your needs (immigration, work, studies, etc.) |
| Duration | Varies according to the module selected (e.g. written comprehension ≈ 60 minutes) |
| Format | QCM (Multiple choice questionnaire) or short answer items depending on module |
| Assessment | Result expressed according to CEFR levels (A1 to C2) |
| Number of questions | Varies according to the module selected (e.g. ≈ 40 questions for written comprehension) |
Expected competencies
During the written comprehension test of TEF Québec, you will be required to:
- Identify general and specific information in a variety of texts (articles, emails, announcements, administrative documents, etc.);
- Understand the overall meaning and the author's intention (to inform, to argue, to persuade, etc.);
- Analyse the structure and cohesion of a text (connectors, logical progression);
- ️ Deduce the meaning of words or expressions from context, taking into account vocabulary specific to Québec.
Test marking
The written comprehension test of TEF Québec is marked automatically by a computerised system, guaranteeing rapid and objective evaluation of answers.
Human intervention only occurs if an ambiguity is detected on the answer sheet.
The marking takes into account the difficulty of the questions in order to calculate a final score that reliably reflects the candidate's level of comprehension.
Marking scheme
- ✅ Correct answer: 1 point
- ❌ Incorrect answer or no answer: 0 points
