It’s the test evaluating level of knowledge of French language. It exists since 1998. There are 300 TEF centers over the world.
You need to pass TEF if:
1) you want to study in French colleges or universities.
2) you want to immigrate to Canada with French as main language.
After the test in 6-8 weeks you will get a certificate defining your level of French. Results are good for 1 year.
It consists of 5 parts with 3 obligatory and 2 facultative. Last you need in case you’re going to immigrate to Canada.
Obligatory:
Reading comprehension – 1hour
Speaking – 40 minutes
Grammar – 30 minutes
Facultative:
Composition – 1 hour
Speaking – 35 minutes
About 100 euro.