The price of the TEF Canada depends on the test centre, which sets its own registration fees. Based on the fees recorded by our research in October 2026, expect to pay most often CAD 390 in Canada, EUR 220 to 270 in France, 150,000 to 210,000 CFA francs in sub-Saharan Africa, MAD 2,900 in Morocco, TND 720 in Tunisia and DZD 38,000 in Algeria. Check with the centre.
Why the price varies from one centre to another
Le français des affaires (CCI Paris Île-de-France), which designs the TEF, lets each centre set its own fees. Two centres in the same city may therefore charge different prices, and a fee can change during the year. For each price, the tables below give the centre page that displays it and its date.
A price without a date or a source is worthless. Third-party websites often copy old amounts: in Abidjan, they still quote 150,000 CFA francs, while the Institut français has listed 170,000 CFA francs since February 24, 2026. The only price that counts is the one the centre confirms when you register.
Africa and Haiti: the fees recorded
| Country | Centre | TEF Canada (4 tests) | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Côte d'Ivoire | Institut français, Abidjan | 170,000 CFA francs | Fees updated February 24, 2026 |
| Cameroon | Institut français, Douala and Yaoundé | Not published | Registration via TLScontact since October 2025 |
| Senegal | Institut français, Dakar and Saint-Louis | 150,000 CFA francs | November-December 2026 sessions |
| Morocco | Institut français du Maroc | MAD 2,900 | 2026 brochure (MAD 2,800 in 2024) |
| Algeria | Pigier – EDUCALGPRO, Algiers and Tizi Ouzou | DZD 38,000 | Page © 2024, October-November 2026 sessions |
| Tunisia | Institut français, Tunis, Sousse and Sfax | TND 720 | 2026 calendar |
| Tunisia | École polytechnique de Sousse | TND 650 | October-December 2026 sessions |
| DRC | Institut français, Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Bukavu | Not published | Only an outdated third-party price from 2017 |
| Benin | Institut français, Cotonou and Parakou | 166,000 CFA francs (residents), 200,000 CFA francs (non-residents) | July 2025 fees |
| Togo | Institut français, Lomé | 160,000 CFA francs | Page of September 25, 2026 |
| Mali | Institut français, Bamako | 200,000 CFA francs | 2026 calendar |
| Guinea | Institut français, Conakry | Not published | Page of May 13, 2026 |
| Gabon | Institut français, Libreville | 210,000 CFA francs, reduced for a 2nd attempt | October-December 2026 sessions |
| Haiti | Alliance française de Jacmel | USD 270 | July-December 2026 calendar |
| Burkina Faso | No TEF centre | – | Official directory, October 22, 2026 |
In Benin, the resident fee includes 9 hours of preparation, according to the Institut français fee schedule. In Cameroon, Guinea and the DRC, no official price was found: ask the centre directly. In Burkina Faso, you have to take the test in a neighbouring country. Our article on whether the TEF can be taken online explains how to find an approved centre.
Canada and France: the fees recorded
| Country | Centre | TEF Canada | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Alliances françaises (Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg, Halifax) | CAD 390 | 2026 pages |
| Canada | Other centres (colleges, universities, schools) | CAD 370 to 490, often charged per test | 2026 sessions |
| Canada | McGill University, Montréal | CAD 436 | 2026 calendar |
| France | About twenty centres | EUR 220 to 270 | 2025-2026 pages |
| France | Lyon Exam | EUR 240 | Sessions from November 2026 to January 2027 |
| France | Alliance Française Paris Île-de-France | EUR 245 | Undated page |
| France | WTC Marseille Provence | EUR 270 | Page © 2026 |
At McGill, the CAD 436 total breaks down by test: CAD 145 for listening comprehension, CAD 145 for speaking, CAD 73 for reading comprehension and CAD 73 for writing. For Canadian citizenship, which only requires the oral tests, the Alliances françaises in Canada charge between CAD 195 and 240 for listening and speaking.
Before paying for a non-refundable registration, make sure you are ready. Take a reading comprehension mock test in the exam format, then compare your estimated score with the 434 threshold for CLB 7 (NCLC 7 in French). Mock tests marked “Free” are available with a free account.
TEFAQ and TEF IRN: different fee scales
The TEF Québec (TEFAQ) is modular: it is often paid for test by test. Our research found 42,500 CFA francs per test in Abidjan, 40,000 CFA francs in Cotonou, 50,000 CFA francs in Bamako and the same fee as the TEF Canada in Tunis, namely TND 720. Remember: the TEFAQ is not accepted for Express Entry.
The TEF IRN, used for immigration procedures in France, costs EUR 160 to 220 in most French centres: EUR 180 at Lyon Exam, EUR 205 at the Alliance Française Paris Île-de-France, EUR 170 at WTC Marseille Provence. It is also offered in some African centres, for example for DZD 45,000 at Pigier in Algeria. Our article on the TEF IRN and naturalisation covers this test.
What the price does not cover
Registration is final and non-refundable, according to the publisher's conditions. If your absence is justified, with supporting documents provided within one month, you are entitled to a single postponement, within 6 months and free of charge. An unjustified absence means losing the amount paid.
Failing also comes at a cost. For immigration purposes, the TEF Canada is retaken with all four tests, and therefore at the full price, after a wait of at least 20 days. Our article on retaking the TEF Canada explains the rules and how to prepare for a second attempt.
Finally, add the indirect costs: transport, accommodation if the centre is far away, and sometimes paid preparation. Practising first on mock tests in the right format remains the simplest way to pay for the exam only once you are ready.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TEF Canada cheaper than the TCF Canada?
Not necessarily. In many centres that offer both, the price is the same: 170,000 CFA francs in Abidjan, 150,000 CFA francs in Dakar, MAD 2,900 in Morocco, CAD 390 in Toronto. In Tunis, the TEF Canada costs TND 720, compared with TND 880 for the TCF Canada. Our TEF or TCF Canada comparison goes further.
How much does the TEF cost for Canadian citizenship?
Citizenship only requires listening comprehension and speaking. The Alliances françaises in Canada charge CAD 195 to 240 for these two tests, and the Institut français du Togo charges 80,000 CFA francs, according to its page of September 25, 2026.
Can you get a refund for your TEF registration?
No. Registration is final. Only a justified absence entitles you to a single postponement, within 6 months, free of charge.
Where can I find my centre's official price?
On the centre's own page, or by contacting the centre. The official directory of CCI Paris Île-de-France test centres lists the places where the test is held, but not the prices.
In short
The price of the TEF Canada varies from one country and one centre to another, from 150,000 CFA francs in Dakar up to CAD 490 in some Canadian centres: always check your centre's dated fee. To pay only once, prepare first: try a listening comprehension mock test, then look at the subscription, which unlocks the other mock tests.
Réussir Mon TEF is an independent practice platform. It is not affiliated with Le français des affaires (CCI Paris Île-de-France), which designs the TEF, or with any immigration authority. Our mock tests are original: they are not official test papers.