How long do TCF Canada results take?

FEI sends them to the test centre within 15 working days after receiving the session papers; the candidate collects the certificate from that centre.

Do computer-based TCF Canada results always arrive in 10 working days?

No. FEI's 10-working-day rule applies only to computer sessions containing QCM tests alone. TCF Canada also requires writing and speaking, so plan around the general 15-working-day timeline after FEI receives the session materials.

How long do TCF Canada results take in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montréal, or Calgary?

The FEI rule is the same in every city: results go to the centre within 15 working days after FEI receives the session papers; local notification and collection timing then depend on the centre.

Where do I collect my TCF Canada certificate?

From the approved centre where you took the test, following that centre's notification and collection process.

Can I check my TCF Canada results and download the certificate online?

Yes. Candidates registered for a TCF session from 2026 can create an official TCF-Candidat account from the emailed link, view results, and download the certificate; contact the test centre if account creation fails.

Can I request a TCF Canada score re-evaluation?

An approved Canadian centre reports that, under FEI instructions, exams taken on or after September 1, 2026 are no longer eligible. For an earlier exam, only speaking and writing could be reviewed through the centre within one month; confirm eligibility before paying because the level can go down. Comprehension QCM scores cannot be reviewed.

Can I see my answer sheet or number of correct answers after TCF Canada?

No. FEI does not disclose the number of correct QCM answers or provide access to answer sheets, speaking or writing responses, or their corrections. Use the official certificate scores and levels.

How do I verify a TCF Canada certificate?

Scan the large QR code near the middle right and confirm the address is exactly controle.france-education-international.fr, FEI's official verification domain. The smaller lower-left QR code only explains the results.

How long are TCF Canada results valid?

Normally two years from the date results were issued, with the exact expiry printed on the certificate.

How many original certificates are issued?

Only one original certificate is issued, so save a scan and copy immediately.

What if results are late?

Contact the test centre to confirm when FEI received the papers, whether the session was processed, and how the centre delivers certificates.

TCF Canada Results: Timing, Certificate, and Validity

France Éducation international says TCF Canada results are sent to the test centre within 15 working days from the date it receives the session papers. Candidates collect the certificate from the centre where they took the test. The certificate is normally valid for two years from the date results were issued, using the dates printed on the certificate.

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The 15-working-day clock starts when FEI receives the papers

The official clock does not necessarily start on the exam date; it starts when France Éducation international receives the session materials. Results go to the test centre first, and the centre then notifies or provides the certificate. Shipping and local centre handling can affect the actual wait.

Collect the certificate from your test centre

The approved centre where you sat TCF Canada provides the certificate. FEI's results guidance and certificate model show the candidate identity, centre, session date, results-issue date, expiry date, certificate number, and four ability results, with QR codes for verification and explanation.

Only one original certificate is issued

FEI says only one copy of the TCF Canada certificate is issued. Save a clear scan and copy as soon as you receive it, and follow the immigration authority's upload instructions. Do not hand the only original to an untracked intermediary or alter the document.

Validity starts on the results-issue date

TCF Canada results are normally valid for two years from the issue date printed on the certificate. Express Entry and other programs may require the result to remain valid both when a profile is created and when an application is submitted; practice scores and centre messages are not official proof.

What to do if results are late

First ask the centre whether FEI has received the session papers and whether the session has been processed. Then confirm the centre's email, collection, or notification procedure. Do not count from the booking date or edit a certificate; for a retake, follow the current FEI and centre schedule and waiting rule.

Frequently asked questions

How long do TCF Canada results take?: FEI sends them to the test centre within 15 working days after receiving the session papers; the candidate collects the certificate from that centre.
Do computer-based TCF Canada results always arrive in 10 working days?: No. FEI's 10-working-day rule applies only to computer sessions containing QCM tests alone. TCF Canada also requires writing and speaking, so plan around the general 15-working-day timeline after FEI receives the session materials.
How long do TCF Canada results take in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montréal, or Calgary?: The FEI rule is the same in every city: results go to the centre within 15 working days after FEI receives the session papers; local notification and collection timing then depend on the centre.
Where do I collect my TCF Canada certificate?: From the approved centre where you took the test, following that centre's notification and collection process.
Can I check my TCF Canada results and download the certificate online?: Yes. Candidates registered for a TCF session from 2026 can create an official TCF-Candidat account from the emailed link, view results, and download the certificate; contact the test centre if account creation fails.
Can I request a TCF Canada score re-evaluation?: An approved Canadian centre reports that, under FEI instructions, exams taken on or after September 1, 2026 are no longer eligible. For an earlier exam, only speaking and writing could be reviewed through the centre within one month; confirm eligibility before paying because the level can go down. Comprehension QCM scores cannot be reviewed.
Can I see my answer sheet or number of correct answers after TCF Canada?: No. FEI does not disclose the number of correct QCM answers or provide access to answer sheets, speaking or writing responses, or their corrections. Use the official certificate scores and levels.
How do I verify a TCF Canada certificate?: Scan the large QR code near the middle right and confirm the address is exactly controle.france-education-international.fr, FEI's official verification domain. The smaller lower-left QR code only explains the results.
How long are TCF Canada results valid?: Normally two years from the date results were issued, with the exact expiry printed on the certificate.
How many original certificates are issued?: Only one original certificate is issued, so save a scan and copy immediately.
What if results are late?: Contact the test centre to confirm when FEI received the papers, whether the session was processed, and how the centre delivers certificates.

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