In 2026, a full TEF Canada or TCF Canada test (all four modules) costs about ₹26,000 including GST in India and roughly CA$380–475 in Canada; Alliance Française de Toronto, for example, charges CA$390 for TCF Canada. Each centre sets its own price, fees are usually non-refundable, and rescheduling, if allowed, costs extra. Budget for a possible retake too.
Key takeaways
- India: about ₹26,000 incl. GST for all four modules, at most centres.
- Canada: roughly CA$380–475; AF Toronto charges CA$390 for TCF Canada.
- Fees are set by each centre and are usually non-refundable.
- Rescheduling, where allowed, costs extra (CA$100 at AF Toronto for TCF).
- A retake costs the full fee again, so budget for two attempts.
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A full TEF Canada or TCF Canada test costs about ₹26,000 including GST in India and roughly CA$380–475 in Canada in 2026. TEF and TCF cost about the same at a given centre. Every centre sets its own fee, so check the exact amount on your centre’s booking page before you pay.
- ~₹26,000
- India, incl. GST (2026)
- CA$380–475
- Canada, typical range
- CA$390
- TCF Canada at AF Toronto
How much does TEF or TCF Canada cost by country?
#| Where | TEF Canada | TCF Canada | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ~₹26,000 incl. GST | ~₹26,000 incl. GST | e.g. TEF at AF Mumbai, TCF at AF Delhi |
| Canada | ~CA$380–475 | ~CA$380–475 | AF Toronto: CA$390 for TCF Canada |
| United States | ~US$399 + booking fee | ~US$399 + booking fee | L’Alliance New York |
| Nigeria | ₦750,000 (listed) | Varies | AF Port Harcourt, TEF Canada, 2026 |
Taking the test abroad? Our worldwide guide covers other countries. The result is worth the same to IRCC wherever you take it.
What does the fee include?
#For IRCC you need all four modules: listening, reading, writing and speaking. The standard TEF Canada and TCF Canada booking includes all four, and that’s what the prices above cover. Don’t book a single module or a partial version to save money: IRCC can’t convert an incomplete result, so it earns no points.
Can you get a refund or reschedule?
#Usually no refund. Most centres treat the fee as non-refundable once you register. Some allow a transfer to another date for a fee and within a deadline:
- AF Toronto (TCF Canada): no refunds; reschedule for a CA$100 admin fee, up to 15 days before a computer session or 30 days before a paper session.
- Indian centres: fees are usually non-refundable. Ask your centre about transfers before you pay.
- Medical emergencies: some centres consider a transfer with a medical certificate. It is their decision, not a right.
Full details in rescheduling, cancellation and refunds.
What is the real total cost?
#- Exam: ~₹26,000.
- Travel and a night’s stay if your nearest centre is in another city: varies.
- Prep: free resources to paid courses; most people buy at least mock tests.
A retake is a full new booking: about ₹52,000 for two attempts, plus travel. Many candidates miss NCLC 7 in one skill the first time, often writing or speaking, so it’s a realistic scenario.
About CA$380–475 per attempt, or roughly CA$760–950 for two. If your city is full, add travel to a quieter centre such as Halifax or Winnipeg.
The cheapest way to avoid a second fee is to book when your practice scores are clearly above NCLC 7 in every skill. Check where you stand:
Every skill has to reach its minimum. IRCC never averages them.
| Skill | Minimum |
|---|---|
| ListeningNCLC 7 | 458 / 699 |
| ReadingNCLC 7 | 453 / 699 |
| WritingNCLC 7 | 10 / 20 |
| SpeakingNCLC 7 | 10 / 20 |
Minimums from IRCC’s language test equivalency charts; points from IRCC’s CRS criteria. Language points only, not your full CRS score. Confirm on canada.ca before you apply.
Is the fee worth it?
#For an English-first Express Entry candidate, NCLC 7 in all four French skills adds 62 CRS points (single applicant, English CLB 5+) and opens French category draws, where reported 2026 cut-offs have mostly sat in the high 300s to low 400s. See how many CRS points French is worth.
- Myth
TCF Canada is much cheaper than TEF Canada.
FactAt most centres they cost about the same. Choose by format and seat availability, not price.
- Myth
I can pay only for the modules I need.
FactIRCC needs all four skills from TEF Canada or TCF Canada. A partial result earns no points.
- Myth
If I can’t attend, I’ll get my money back.
FactMost centres don’t refund. Some allow a paid transfer before a deadline.
Check yourself
1 of 3.About how much is a full TEF or TCF Canada test in India in 2026?
2 of 3.What does AF Toronto charge to reschedule a TCF Canada session?
3 of 3.Which of these is accepted by IRCC?
Questions people ask
About ₹26,000 including GST for all four modules in 2026. Each Alliance Française sets its own fee, so check your centre’s page before paying.
Roughly CA$380–475 for the full test. Alliance Française de Toronto charges CA$390 for TCF Canada in 2026.
Usually not. Most centres don’t refund once you register. Some allow a transfer to another date for a fee and before a deadline.
Not meaningfully. At most centres they cost about the same, and IRCC treats them equally.
Yes. A retake is a new booking at the full fee, and most centres require a gap between attempts (20 days at AF Toronto and AF Delhi in 2026).
Terms in this guide
Each one is defined in plain English in the TEF & TCF Canada glossary.
Sources
- Alliance Française de Toronto: TCF Canada (fee, rescheduling)
- Alliance Française de Delhi: TCF Canada schedule 2026
- IRCC: Language testing for Express Entry
Rules and fees change. Always confirm with IRCC and your test centre before you pay.
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