McGill.CA / School of Continuing Studies / Language Test Centre

TEF Canada / TEFaQ 
Test Preparation Courses

Prepare for the TEFaQ or TEF Canada exam with 6-week courses at the McGill School of Continuing Studies. Learn essential strategies and participate in simulations to help you perform your best and feel confident on test day.

HOW TO REGISTER

Focus on one or two specific test sections, or register for all three to complete a comprehensive 43-hour prep course:
 

Oral expression

Grow confidence in your speaking skills by mastering vocabulary for real-life situations, both formal and informal.

  • 6 weeks (18 hours)
  • 2 hours/week of group instruction
  • 1 hour/week in small groups with trained conversation partners
Register for oral expression

Listening comprehension

Improve your listening skills for daily life, from news segments to friendly interactions to professional settings.

  • 6 weeks (18 hours)
  • 2 hours/week of group instruction
  • 1 hour/week in small groups with trained conversation partners
Register for listening comprehension

Written expression

Strengthen your French writing skills, vocabulary, and ability to express opinions in a structured manner.

  • 6 weeks (7 hours)
  • 1 hour/week of group instruction
  • 1 hour of one-on-one detailed feedback and coaching
Register for written expression

Topics covered

All of our TEF/TEFaQ prep courses cover:

  • Test structure and evaluation criteria 
  • Practice and test simulation sessions
  • Time management techniques
  • Strategies and vocabulary specific to the test format

Prerequisites

  1. A minimum of a strong A2 or B1 level of French. If you do not know your level, refer to the CEFR level descriptors table or ask to meet with a member of our academic staff to evaluate your level.
  2. A computer or tablet with web camera and internet connection. All classes are held online. 

 

 

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Upcoming session

All three TEF/TEFaQ prep courses are delivered online over the same 6-week periods:

Fall 2026 September 15 - October 26
October 12 class rescheduled to October 16
Winter 2027 January 28 - March 8
Spring 2027 May 4 - June 14
Please note: the class scheduled for May 24, 2027 will take place on May 28, 2027
Fall 2027 September 7 - October 18
Please note: the class scheduled for October 11, 2027 will take place on October 8, 2027

Schedule and fees

Schedules are staggered throughout the week so that you can take more than one prep course at a time without a conflict:

Course Schedule Fee (materials included)
Oral expression

Tuesdays: 6 - 8 p.m. (first week)

Mondays: 6 - 7 p.m. (from the second week)

 $250
Listening comprehension

Thursdays: 6 - 8 p.m. (first week)

Mondays: 7 - 8 p.m. (from the second week on)

 $340
Written expression Wednesdays: 6 - 7 p.m. $230

 

How to register

  1. Create or log in to your Athena account

  2. Choose your course(s)

    - Oral expression course
    - Listening comprehension course
    - Written expression workshop

  3. Add to cart

    - Select the plus (+) icon in the grey sidebar for the session you wish to register for
    - Select ‘Add to Cart’
    - Repeat for all required courses

  4. Review your cart

    - Select the shopping cart icon in the upper right-hand corner
    - Double-check your choices
    - Select ‘Checkout’

  5. Complete your payment

    All fees are non-refundable after the start of the course.

Questions?

For more information about our TEF/TEFaQ prep courses at McGill, please contact us at tefaq.scs [at] mcgill.ca.

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