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TCF IRN Authorised Exam Center

The TCF IRN is intended for any foreign person over 16 years old wishing to validate their level of French to:

  • an application for French nationality ;
  • a long-term resident card application;
  • validation of level A1 as part of the OFII citizen course.

Please download the registration form to register. You need to complete and sign the Registration Form and send it by mail with your ID copy and the registration fee of 150 euros. Also, you can register yourself at our institution.

Please note: the next TCF IRN session (computer-based) will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. or 12:00 for the first part, and on Friday, September 26, 2025 or Monday September 29, 2025 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for the second part.

For any further information, please send us an email at contact@stralang.com

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Important: your registration will only be validated after receipt of the form and payment.

Important: As soon as the number of candidatures reached its maximum for each date, the registration is closed.
So it’s no longer possible to register a closed registration. That’s the reason why we highly recommended registering as soon as the sessions are open.

How the TCF IRN exam is conducted:

The TCF IRN consists of 4 mandatory sections assessing general French language skills:

  • Listening comprehension: Group test — 20 multiple-choice questions (4 answer choices, only one correct).
  • Reading comprehension: Group test — 20 multiple-choice questions (4 answer choices, only one correct).
  • Written expression: Group test — 3 exercises.
  • Oral expression: Individual test — face-to-face with an examiner, 3 exercises.

The TCF IRN evaluates only language skills, not knowledge of French history, culture, or society.

The total duration of the TCF IRN is 1 hour and 15 minutes:

  • Listening comprehension: 15 minutes
  • Reading comprehension: 20 minutesvoi
  • Written expression: 30 minutes
  • Oral expression: 10 minutes

When will I get my certificate and where can I collect it from?

Your results are sent to the test center within 20 days (excluding weekends and public holidays) after the tests are received by France Éducation international. Your certificate is to be collected directly from the center where you took the “TCF for IRN” examinations.

Exemptions may apply in the following cases:

  • Individuals holding an official diploma. The minimum required level is Level 3 of the national qualification framework (such as the Brevet des collèges or CAP). However, you must first check with the prefectural authorities to ensure your diploma will be accepted;
  • Individuals holding a French language diploma at level A2 or higher (DELF, DU, DCL);
  • Individuals with a disability or chronic health condition (a medical certificate must be provided to the prefecture).

If you believe you may qualify for an exemption, please contact the prefecture services directly. Only the prefecture is authorized to grant exemptions.

How long is my “TCF for IRN” certification valid?

Your certification will be valid for two years.

How much is it?

The test costs €150, to be paid by bank transfer, check, or cash to the Institute.

You can find sample TCF exam questions on the official France Éducation international website. : https://www.france-education-international.fr/test/exemples-epreuves-tcf?langue=fr

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