In Mauritius, the TEF Canada is taken at the Alliance française de l'Île Maurice in Bell Village, the only centre in the country listed in the official directory. Its 2026 registration form shows EUR 280 for the four tests, payable in euros: check with the centre. Pre-booking is mandatory. If you are comfortable in French, the test can add Express Entry points; get used to its format before you pay.
Why the TEF Canada matters for Mauritians
In Express Entry, French can count twice. CLB 7 (NCLC 7 in French) in all four abilities makes you eligible for the French-language proficiency draws, which issued 55,500 invitations in 2026 as of October 22, according to IRCC. It also adds points to your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
The bonus is 25 points, or 50 points if you also have at least CLB 5 in all four abilities in English. Many Mauritian candidates, at ease in both languages, fall into that second case. These figures describe past draws and guarantee no invitation. Our review of the French-language draws gives the details, draw by draw.
Which TEF should you take from Mauritius?
For Express Entry, only the TEF Canada is accepted, with its four tests taken on the same day. The TCF Canada is accepted on an equal footing. The TEF Québec (TEFAQ) is only valid for Quebec programs, and the TEF IRN is used for procedures in France. Our comparison of the TEF and TCF Canada can help you choose.
The target is NCLC 7 in each ability. On the certificate, that means at least 434 in reading and listening, 428 in writing and 456 in speaking. In your Express Entry profile, however, you enter a different column, explained in our article on NCLC 7 at the TEF Canada.
Test centre and fees in Mauritius
The official directory of Le français des affaires, checked on October 27, 2026, lists only one TEF Canada test centre in Mauritius. The fees below come from the registration form published by the Alliance française in 2026.
| Test version | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| TEF Canada (4 tests) | EUR 280 | Alliance française de l'Île Maurice registration form, 2026 |
| TEF Québec (TEFAQ) | EUR 280 | Same form |
| TEF IRN | EUR 250 | Same form |
| TEF (five tests, including vocabulary and structure) | EUR 300 | Same form |
The centre charges in euros, by bank transfer or in cash, and bank charges are paid by the candidate. Check the fee with the centre when you register. Our table of TEF Canada prices in 2026 compares fees in other countries.
Registration, sessions and timelines
Registration starts with a pre-booking, by phone on weekdays between 10 am and 4 pm, or by email. Pre-booking gives you priority, but your seat is only confirmed once full payment is received. If you do not pay, your seat is released to another candidate.
A complete file includes the signed registration form, a copy of your ID, a passport-size photo and proof of payment. No file is accepted after the closing date. Fees are non-refundable; a single postponement is accepted with supporting documents.
For the October 2026 session, the calendar published in September set registration from September 11 to 25, with tests on October 16, 22, 27 and 29, in electronic format. Dates for the next session had not been published yet: ask the centre.
Two timelines differ between sources. The Alliance requires 30 days between two attempts, while the test designer sets a 20-day minimum: follow the centre's rule. It also says the digital certificate arrives 15 to 45 days after the tests, while the test designer says 1 to 10 working days. Plan for the longer range.
Bilingual? The format is the real trap
Your French may already be strong. What usually costs points is the format: a computer-based test, timed section by section. In listening comprehension, each audio starts on its own and plays only once, with no going back, for 40 questions in 40 minutes.
Writing is typed in the "Paragraphe" software, with an on-screen keyboard for é, è, ç and à. If you usually type on an English keyboard, practise the accents. Each section has a minimum: 80 words in section A, 200 in section B. In section B of the speaking test, the examiner never agrees with you.
At EUR 280, failing for lack of practice is expensive, and the centre then asks you to wait 30 days before a new attempt. You already speak French: get used to the format before you pay. Take a free listening comprehension mock test; all you need is a free account.
Mauritius and Canada: the useful figures
According to IRCC open data (file published on October 20, 2026), 1,635 Mauritian citizens became permanent residents of Canada in 2025, compared with 1,710 in 2024 and 1,155 in 2023. From January to August 2026, IRCC counts 865. These values are rounded and provisional, and they guarantee nothing for the future.
Speaking French with your own landmarks
In Mauritius, Kreol Morisien is the everyday language for many people, English dominates administration and written schoolwork, and French is widely used in the media. Every candidate has their own path: the points below describe no one in particular. They are simply things to watch on exam day.
From Kreol to French: conjugating verbs
Kreol and French share a lot of vocabulary, which helps comprehension. Grammar is another matter. In Kreol, tense is marked by small words placed before the verb, such as "ti" for the past or "pou" for the future. In French, the verb ending carries the tense: check your verbs when you reread your writing.
In Kreol, the same pronoun "li" means both "he" and "she". In French, the pronoun also drives agreement: "elle est partie", "il est parti". This is a useful point to check when you proofread your written answers.
False friends between English and French
If you often think in English, watch out for false friends. "Actually" is "en fait", not "actuellement". "Eventually" is "finalement". A "library" is a "bibliothèque", not a "librairie", which is a bookshop. "Assister à" a meeting means attending it, not helping. And "sensible" in English is "raisonnable"; in French, "sensible" means sensitive.
Register and accent in the speaking test
In section A, the register is formal: greet the examiner, introduce yourself and use "vous". In section B, the tone is friendly, but your French must remain understandable to any French speaker, without switching to Kreol. Your accent is not a mistake: the examiner assesses clarity and precision.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the TEF Canada cost in Mauritius?
The 2026 registration form of the Alliance française de l'Île Maurice shows EUR 280 for the TEF Canada, payable in euros by bank transfer or in cash. Check this fee with the centre before you pay.
How do I register for the TEF Canada in Mauritius?
Pre-book your date by phone or email, then submit your complete file with payment before the closing date. Your seat is only confirmed once full payment is received.
Is my English enough for Express Entry?
It may be enough to be eligible, but French adds points and gives access to the French-language proficiency draws. A strong result in both languages gives you the 50-point bonus described above.
Can I retake just one test?
No, not for immigration: the TEF Canada is retaken with all four tests, in the same session. At the Alliance française in Mauritius, allow 30 days between two attempts. Our article on retaking the TEF Canada explains the rule.
In short
To take the TEF Canada in Mauritius, pre-book your date at the Alliance française in Bell Village, pay in euros and use the same ID from start to finish. Before you pay, practise in the real format: a writing mock test gets you used to the keyboard and the timing, and the subscription 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.