Figure out your proficiency level, learn about placement tests for French courses at McGill, or find the right French proficiency examination for your needs.
Placement test
You need to complete an official placement test before you can register for a French course at McGill. This test is only for current students intending to enrol.
Assess your level informally
These informal check-ins can help you explore your options, choose an appropriate conversation group, or see your progress.
What's my level of French?
Not sure if your French is at a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level? This short oral comprehension test by TV5 Monde will help you find the right starting point.
Prepare for an official certification
Getting ready for a standardized test? Assess your language structure, reading, and oral comprehension skills and take a 90-minute practice test under real Test de connaissance du français (TCF) conditions.
Standardized tests
Standardized French tests are widely recognized in Canada and abroad. They provide official proof of your French proficiency, which can be required for immigration, university admissions, or professional opportunities beyond McGill.
TEF/TEFaQ
The TEF Canada and TEFaQ are recognized as proof of French proficiency for immigration to Canada and Quebec.
The TEF Études is accepted by some universities and CÉGEPs as proof of French proficiency.
Prepare for the TEF/TEFaQ
TCF
TCF offers multiple tests in French, including the TCF "tout public" for academic, professional, and personal purposes, the TCF Canada for immigration or Canadian citizenship, and the TCF Québec for immigration to Québec.
Prepare for the TCF
DELF-DALF
DELF and DALF certificates issued by the French Ministry of Education are among the most widely recognized French-language diplomas for higher education, immigration, and employment worldwide. Even better— your certification is valid for life.
Prepare for DELF-DALF
OQLF Exam
Passing the OQLF Exam is required to fulfill the French language requirements for membership in a professional order in Quebec.
Prepare for the OQLF Exam