French test preparation

Find the right French course for your administrative procedure in France

Sylum connects you with partner centres offering French courses to prepare for the TCF IRN and TEF IRN, the language tests used in many administrative procedures related to residency and French nationality.

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The starting point

Start with the right information

If you are preparing an administrative procedure in France, you may need to prove your French level.

What French level is required?
Should you prepare the TCF IRN or the TEF IRN?
Which centre can help you prepare properly?

Many people lose time because they start without knowing which level or test format applies to their situation. Getting the right preparation from the start can help you avoid delays.

Understand your next step clearlyAssess your level and see which course may fit your situation

What Sylum does

Sylum connects you with French language partner centres based on your situation, location and administrative goal.

You are matched with centres offering TCF IRN and TEF IRN preparation, for procedures related to residence permits, family reunification, long-term residence cards or naturalisation. Instead of searching, comparing and hesitating, you can be contacted directly by centres ready to support your preparation.

See which centres match my situationGet connected with partner centres near you

How it works

A simple process that works

The process is straightforward.

Sylum does not take the test for you and does not handle your administrative procedure. We help you find the right French preparation centre for your goal.

You share your situation

You are matched with suitable partner centres

The centres contact you directly with their course options

Make a simple requestShare your situation – get contacted by the right centre

Where we can help

What can you get help with?

French language certificates (A2, B1, B2, C1)

Find the right level and connect with accredited language schools for preparation and exam registration.

DELF, DALF, TCF IRN or TEF IRN exams

We explain the differences and guide you to recognised testing centres near you. For immigration purposes, the TCF IRN and TEF IRN versions are required - not the general public versions.

Residence permits or citizenship

Get guidance on the right file, the right authority, and your exact next step.

You don't need to have everything figured out to begin. You just need a clear starting point.

Explore your options

New · Free test

Do you know where you stand before the exam?

Our placement test gives you a quick estimate of your French level. Free, no sign-up, instant result.

Reading and listening comprehension
Personalised administrative context
TCF IRN / TEF IRN preparation recommendation

Test my levelInstant result – no registration required

A2 - zone haute

Read78%

Listen55%

Write62%

Example results

After you submit

What happens after you submit your request?

Your request is reviewed
Your situation, location and administrative goal are taken into account.
You are matched with a suitable partner centre
We identify a French language partner centre matching your level and goal.
The centre contacts you to move forward
The centre presents its available courses, preparation options and next steps.