What should I bring to TCF Canada on test day?

Bring at least valid original photo identification and the convocation required by your centre. Check whether it must be printed and whether the centre asks you to bring a blue or black pen.

Can I use a photo of my ID on my phone?

Do not rely on a digital copy. Bring the valid original document used or accepted for registration and follow the centre's identification list.

How early should I arrive for TCF Canada?

There is no universal number of minutes for every centre. Follow the reporting time on your convocation and allow extra time for travel, finding the room, and identification checks.

TCF Canada Exam-Day Checklist

On test day, bring valid original photo identification and the convocation required by your centre. TCF Canada candidates have an identification photo taken on site. In the room, power off mobile phones and store personal belongings as directed. Arrival time, accepted identification, and scheduling vary by centre, so your test centre's instructions take precedence.

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Recheck the convocation before leaving

Confirm the centre address, required reporting time, date, computer or paper delivery, and the identification listed by your centre. Do not apply another city's rules to your appointment; contact your centre before test day if the registered name or document details do not match.

What to bring

The FEI candidate manual requires valid original photo identification at admission; without it, a candidate cannot enter the room. Bring the convocation and a blue or black pen when requested by the centre. A phone image of an identity document is not a substitute for the original.

Room and desk rules

Power off mobile phones and place bags and other belongings where the invigilator directs. The manual says only identification, the convocation, and a blue or black pen remain on the desk. Keep smartwatches, notes, dictionaries, and unapproved electronics away from the workstation.

Identification and test sequence

A candidate photo is taken on TCF Canada test day. Follow the invigilator's seating and test instructions; the speaking appointment may have a separate time. Local rules for lateness, breaks, and leaving the room come from your centre.

Frequently asked questions

What should I bring to TCF Canada on test day?: Bring at least valid original photo identification and the convocation required by your centre. Check whether it must be printed and whether the centre asks you to bring a blue or black pen.
Can I use a photo of my ID on my phone?: Do not rely on a digital copy. Bring the valid original document used or accepted for registration and follow the centre's identification list.
How early should I arrive for TCF Canada?: There is no universal number of minutes for every centre. Follow the reporting time on your convocation and allow extra time for travel, finding the room, and identification checks.

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