TEF Canada for France
TEF Canada for France: what's actually required
TEF Canada is a required language qualification for Citizenship pathways in France, based on a single verified rule sourced directly from Légifrance (Décret n° 2025-648 du 15 juillet 2025). This page reflects that one rule — not a general claim that TEF Canada is accepted everywhere in France. If your visa category, licensing body, or provincial/regional authority differs from what's described here, the real requirement may not match this page, and you should confirm directly with Légifrance (Décret n° 2025-648 du 15 juillet 2025) before relying on it. You can still choose TEF Canada, or any other exam, manually for your own application — a recommendation on ELAREH is never a restriction.
Status: REQUIRED
Minimum scores:
- overall: CEFR B2
Source: Légifrance (Décret n° 2025-648 du 15 juillet 2025) · verified 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
According to Légifrance (Décret n° 2025-648 du 15 juillet 2025), TEF Canada is a required qualification for Citizenship pathways in France. ELAREH always lets you choose a different exam manually — this is guidance, not a restriction.
Overall: CEFR B2.