TCF IRN

What is TCF IRN? 

The TCF IRN, Test de Connaissance du Français Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité, is a French language test issued by the French Ministry of Education. It is valid for 2 years from the date of issue of the results.

For whom and why?

The TCF IRN is for foreign nationals aged 16 and over who need to prove their level of French in order to apply for a residence permit:
- French naturalisation;
- a residence permit ;
- a multi-annual residence permit.

Course

Listening comprehension: 25 questions, 20 minutes
Reading comprehension: 25 questions, 35 minutes
Speaking: 3 exercises, 10 minutes
Written expression: 3 exercises, 30 minutes

Objective 

B2 level for access to French nationality
Level B1 for residence permit
A2 level for multi-annual residence permits

Results

The certificates issued by FEI will be discounts between 4 and 5 weeks approximately after the test in your TCF Candidate space.

You will receive emails from TEO :

• An e-mail inviting you to create your TCF-Candidat account. This email is sent 8 days before the date of the session.
• An email notifying you that your results are available on their TCF-Candidat account and inviting you to create your account if you have not already done so.

Please note that for the July and August sessions, it takes around 6 weeks to receive the certificate.

Please note that if you are registering for the first time or if you registered with the Alliance Française more than 12 months ago, you will have to pay a €50 registration fee, which will be added automatically to your basket.

TCF IRN dates for 2026

*subject to availability

How do I register a disability?

The procedure for declaring a disability at the examination centre is as follows:

1. The candidate makes an appointment with their doctor (or a medical authority). The doctor (or medical authority) completes the FEI medical certificate. Please note! All requests for special arrangements must be accompanied by an FEI medical certificate : downloadable here
2. Candidates must submit their medical certificate to the examination centre at least two months before the date of the examination session.
3. The examination centre reviews the medical certificate, assesses the recommended adjustments (with the assistance of France Éducation International where necessary) and confirms the candidate’s registration and the arrangements for the examinations.
4. The examination centre plans the examination sessions in accordance with the recommended arrangements and allocates the necessary staff.