Choose a French test type
Every test below adapts to your answers and covers the full CEFR scale. Pick a skill to focus on, or take the general placement test if you just want your overall level.
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Already know roughly where you stand? Jump straight to a level-specific French test.
Why test your French?
Immigration to Canada and France
Canada's Express Entry system awards extra points for French at B1 and above, and French naturalization asks for a minimum level too, so a quick check tells you where you stand before you invest in an official exam.
Working in Francophone Africa or Europe
Companies operating in France, Belgium, Switzerland, or Francophone Africa often expect at least B1 French for client-facing roles, and a certificate gives HR a fast reference point.
Academic and cultural access
French opens access to a large body of literature, film, and research, and knowing your level helps you pick material that matches your ability instead of material that is far too easy or far too hard.
How the test works
- 1. Answer 25 adaptive questions that adjust to your level as you go, no registration required.
- 2. Get your CEFR level instantly at the end, from A1 to C2, with a detailed score breakdown.
- 3. Optionally buy the official PDF certificate for €8 (incl. EU VAT), delivered by email within 30 seconds.
No registration required to take the test
Common questions about the French test
The test adapts question difficulty to your answers, so it converges on your real CEFR level within 25 questions rather than giving a rough guess. It won't replace an official exam for visa or university purposes, but it gives an accurate read on where you currently stand in French.
No. You can start the test immediately without creating an account. Registration is only needed if you want to save your result history or purchase a certificate afterward.
The test itself is free. If you want an official PDF certificate with a verification QR code, it costs €8 (incl. EU VAT) and arrives by email within 30 seconds of payment.
Most people finish in about 25 minutes. The test has 25 adaptive questions covering grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, and it ends as soon as it has pinpointed your level.
Yes, Canada's Express Entry system awards additional Comprehensive Ranking System points for French ability starting around B1, with more points at higher levels. The official assessment for immigration purposes has to come from an approved test like TEF or TCF, but a free check here tells you whether it's worth booking that official exam yet.