Where do I find TCF Canada test dates?

Find an approved centre in the FEI directory and confirm dates, registration, location, delivery format, and fee directly; there is no single live calendar.

Where do I check TCF Canada dates and seats in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montréal, or Calgary?

Find the local approved centre in FEI's Canada directory, then check that centre directly for live dates, remaining seats, delivery format, and final fee.

How much is TCF Canada in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montréal, or Calgary?

FEI does not set one nationwide price; each approved centre publishes its current fee. Find the city centre in FEI's directory, then confirm the tax-inclusive total, rescheduling or refund charges, and delivery format.

How do I find a TCF Canada test centre near me?

Open FEI's approved-centre directory for Canada, find the nearest organization by city, then contact it to confirm that it offers the complete TCF Canada, its dates, and available seats.

What ID do I need to register for TCF Canada?

The FEI candidate manual requires valid identification with a recent photo and a passport number for TCF Canada registration. Confirm the exact documents accepted by the centre before paying.

Can I reschedule or get a refund for TCF Canada?

For a justified absence supported by a certificate, you may ask the centre for a refund or reschedule within one month after the planned test date. Confirm ordinary changes and accepted proof with the centre immediately.

What should I bring on TCF Canada test day?

Arrive at the date, time, and place on your appointment notice with valid photo ID, the notice, and a blue or black pen; switch off and store electronic devices as instructed.

Will my photo be taken on TCF Canada test day?

Yes. A supervisor takes an identity photo on test day and your face must be clearly recognizable; if you do not accept the photo, you cannot receive a results certificate.

Can I request disability accommodations for TCF Canada?

Yes. Give the centre a recent medical certificate describing the recommended accommodations at least two months before the session; the centre reviews it and confirms the arrangements.

Can I enter TCF Canada if I arrive late?

Admission is not guaranteed: FEI says late candidates cannot enter, and no candidate is admitted after exam materials are distributed. Arrive before the time on your appointment notice.

Can I use a phone, dictionary, or calculator during TCF Canada?

No. Books, dictionaries, notes, rulers, calculators, phones, and listening, recording, or photography devices are prohibited; electronic devices must be switched off and stored.

How long must I wait to retake TCF Canada?

At least 20 days must separate two sittings of the same TCF Canada.

How long is the certificate valid?

Two years from the issue date; also check the target immigration program's submission rule.

How many certificates are issued?

Only one certificate is issued, so save a clear copy immediately.

TCF Canada Registration, Test Dates, and Centres

TCF Canada sessions are organized by approved centres according to local capacity, so there is no single live calendar for every Canadian city. Contact the nearest approved centre directly to confirm the date, registration process, location, paper or computer format, and fee. Results are generally sent to the centre within 15 working days after FEI receives the session materials, and the certificate is valid for two years from its issue date.

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Check the approved centre, then the session

The FEI directory confirms that an organization belongs to the approved network, but each centre chooses its versions, dates, seats, delivery format, and fee. Before paying, confirm that the booking is the complete TCF Canada rather than TCF Québec or another TCF version.

Confirm all four required tests

For Canadian immigration or citizenship, complete TCF Canada includes listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Keep the appointment notice, registration name, identification requirements, and delivery format from the centre; this site does not publish live seats or universal prices.

Retakes, results, and the certificate

You must wait at least 20 days between two sittings of the same TCF Canada. FEI generally sends results to the centre within 15 working days after receiving the session materials; the centre provides the certificate, and only one copy is issued.

Validity and the study handoff

The certificate is valid for two years from its issue date, and an immigration file may check validity at more than one stage. Once booked, complete one timed listening and reading set, then practise the three writing and speaking tasks; practice scores are not official results.

TCF test centres in Canada

The cities and centre names below come from France Éducation international's Canada-filtered TCF directory, including Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Ottawa, and Calgary. A TCF listing does not guarantee that the centre offers TCF Canada on every date.

Directory checked: 2026-08-22.

British Columbia (BC)

Vancouver - Alliance française Canada Pacific
Vancouver - Ashton Testing Services
Victoria - Alliance française de Victoria
Victoria - Université de Victoria

Alberta (AB)

Calgary - Alliance française
Edmonton - Alliance française
Lethbridge - French Language Centre, University of Lethbridge

Saskatchewan (SK)

Regina - Collège Mathieu
Saskatoon - Collège Mathieu

Manitoba (MB)

Winnipeg - Alliance française du Manitoba

Ontario (ON)

Mississauga - Alliance française
North York - Alliance française de Toronto
North York - GB Language Centre
Oakville - Alliance française
Ottawa - Alliance française
Ottawa - FrancoLangues
Toronto - Alliance française

Quebec (QC)

Baie-Comeau - Maison Alpha ABC Côte-Nord
Chibougamau - Cégep de Saint-Félicien
Chicoutimi - Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Drummondville - École internationale de français UQTR
Gaspé - Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles
Kirkland - Kuper Academy
La Pocatière - Collège de Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière
Laval - Centre de formation Les Berges
Montréal - Alliance Française de Montréal
Montréal - Cégep du Vieux Montréal
Montréal - Centre Yves-Thériault
Montréal - Collège ELC
Montréal - Collège Stanislas
Montréal - Université Concordia
Montréal - Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Québec - Collège Stanislas
Québec - École de langues de l'Université Laval
Rouyn-Noranda - Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Saint-Constant - Complexe X
Saint-Félicien - Cégep de Saint-Félicien
Sept-Îles - Centre alpha LIRA
Sherbrooke - Centre de langues, Université de Sherbrooke
Trois-Rivières - Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

New Brunswick (NB)

Bathurst - Campus de Bathurst, Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick
Edmundston - Campus d'Edmundston, Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick
Moncton - Alliance française de Moncton

Nova Scotia (NS)

Halifax - Alliance française Halifax

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL)

St. John's - Memorial University

Nunavut (NU)

Iqaluit - Ikajunga Services

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I find TCF Canada test dates?: Find an approved centre in the FEI directory and confirm dates, registration, location, delivery format, and fee directly; there is no single live calendar.
Where do I check TCF Canada dates and seats in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montréal, or Calgary?: Find the local approved centre in FEI's Canada directory, then check that centre directly for live dates, remaining seats, delivery format, and final fee.
How much is TCF Canada in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montréal, or Calgary?: FEI does not set one nationwide price; each approved centre publishes its current fee. Find the city centre in FEI's directory, then confirm the tax-inclusive total, rescheduling or refund charges, and delivery format.
How do I find a TCF Canada test centre near me?: Open FEI's approved-centre directory for Canada, find the nearest organization by city, then contact it to confirm that it offers the complete TCF Canada, its dates, and available seats.
What ID do I need to register for TCF Canada?: The FEI candidate manual requires valid identification with a recent photo and a passport number for TCF Canada registration. Confirm the exact documents accepted by the centre before paying.
Can I reschedule or get a refund for TCF Canada?: For a justified absence supported by a certificate, you may ask the centre for a refund or reschedule within one month after the planned test date. Confirm ordinary changes and accepted proof with the centre immediately.
What should I bring on TCF Canada test day?: Arrive at the date, time, and place on your appointment notice with valid photo ID, the notice, and a blue or black pen; switch off and store electronic devices as instructed.
Will my photo be taken on TCF Canada test day?: Yes. A supervisor takes an identity photo on test day and your face must be clearly recognizable; if you do not accept the photo, you cannot receive a results certificate.
Can I request disability accommodations for TCF Canada?: Yes. Give the centre a recent medical certificate describing the recommended accommodations at least two months before the session; the centre reviews it and confirms the arrangements.
Can I enter TCF Canada if I arrive late?: Admission is not guaranteed: FEI says late candidates cannot enter, and no candidate is admitted after exam materials are distributed. Arrive before the time on your appointment notice.
Can I use a phone, dictionary, or calculator during TCF Canada?: No. Books, dictionaries, notes, rulers, calculators, phones, and listening, recording, or photography devices are prohibited; electronic devices must be switched off and stored.
How long must I wait to retake TCF Canada?: At least 20 days must separate two sittings of the same TCF Canada.
When are TCF Canada results issued?: FEI generally sends results to the centre within 15 working days after receiving the session materials, and the centre provides the certificate.
How long is the certificate valid?: Two years from the issue date; also check the target immigration program's submission rule.
How many certificates are issued?: Only one certificate is issued, so save a clear copy immediately.

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2026-09-03.

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