Writing
Two written tasks in 60 minutes, with a separate timer for each section. There is no maximum word count.
- 2
- sections, A then B
- 60 min
- 25 min for A, 35 min for B
- 80 / 200
- minimum words (A / B)
- CEFR
- estimated level per criterion
Available tests
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Official TEF format
How the test works
Section A · 25 minutes
Finish a news article
You receive the headline and opening of a news item. Write what happens next in several paragraphs with new information, without copying or summarising the opening. 80 words minimum.
Section B · 35 minutes
Give your point of view
You react to a statement taken from a newspaper. Write to the newspaper and defend your opinion with at least three arguments. 200 words minimum.
Instructions
- Each section's timer starts when it opens; when time runs out, you move on to the next section.
- The word counter shows when you reach the minimum; there is no maximum.
- An accent keyboard (é, è, ê, à, ç…) is available below the text box.
- At the end, compare your text with the annotated model answers and ask for AI marking.
Estimated scoring
Writing is not marked automatically. AI marking applies the TEF grid: an estimated CEFR level for each criterion, an overall level, then the matching range of points out of 699 and CLB levels.
Indicative estimate. The official TEF score is calibrated by Le français des affaires; for Express Entry, only the “ancien score” equivalence on the certificate counts.