Quick answer
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TEF Canada stays appealing because the structure is straightforward: four mandatory tests, fast official certificate timing, and a scoring format many immigration candidates already understand.
Official TEF Canada format
- Reading: 60 minutes, 40 questions.
- Listening: 40 minutes, 40 questions.
- Writing: 60 minutes, 2 tasks.
- Speaking: 15 minutes, 2 tasks.
Results, validity, and retake timing
- Official certificate window: 1 to 10 business days.
- Results are valid for 2 years.
- Official waiting period between successive TEF Canada sittings: 20 days.
Who TEF Canada fits best
TEF Canada is usually a strong fit when you want a clear structure, a faster result window, and a prep plan that maps cleanly to skill-by-skill score bands.
Official sources
FAQ
Is TEF Canada modular for immigration?
For the federal immigration use case, the official provider describes the four required TEF Canada tests as part of the same session flow.
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