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SUMMER CAMP hours are maintained Friday 7/25.

News & special programs

Fall open house

You are invited to our Open House to find out more about Fall classes, meet our instructors and to take a complimentary placement test.

Placement test

Unless you are an Absolute Beginner or have taken a class with us before you need to take a placement test

Free tutorials

Drop in before or after your class with your questions or for additional help. Reserved to registered students.

TEF Exam- Test d'Evaluation du Français

The TEF is designed to assess the level of French language of people who are not native French speakers. It is useful if you need to evaluate your French skills for French Universities or for work.

  • It assesses comprehension and expression skills in French.
  • It gives a quantitative and qualitative measure of the level of candidate's linguistic and communication skills.
  • It offers a detailed and personalized analysis of results.

    • The overall objective of the TEF is to measure the level of the candidates' knowledge, linguistic and communications skills in French. The TEF includes:

  • 3 Compulsory Sections (2 hours 10 minutes): Written Comprehension (1 hour), Listening Comprehension (about 40 min), Vocabulary and Structures (30 min)
  • 2 Optional Sections: Written Expression (1hour), Oral Expression (35 min per candidate)

    • Please note:

  • No diploma is required to take the TEF exams.
  • You can take the TEF exams as much as you want.
  • A results certificate, sent to you by thee FAB, is valid for one year.

    • How much does it cost?
    Exam fee is not refundable after the registration deadline.
    There is a compulsory portion $150 for members.
    Two optional sections $70 each for members.
    FAB non members pay a $20 registration fee.

    When is the next session?

  • Exam: Friday, October 31, 2008 - Registration deadline: Thursday, October 9, 2008
  • Exam: Friday, January 30, 2009 - Registration deadline: Thursday, January 8, 2009
  • Exam: Friday, March 27, 2009 - Registration deadline: Thursday, March 7, 2009
  • Exam: Friday, June 26, 2009 - Registration deadline: Thursday, June 4, 2009

    • How do I register?
    Contact the FAB Front Desk: 617-912-0400
    Fabrizio Mazzetta, Head Teacher & Curriculum Supervisor 617-912-0432 and fmazzetta@frenchlib.org

    How can I prepare for this exam?
    The best way to get ready for this exam is to take our general French programs. We also have a preparation book and CD ($30) available for sale at the Center Front Desk. For more information about the test, visit www.fda.ccip.fr