NwunyeAlberta:
The price has changed. It's 700k as of this morning 😓😓😓

Ahhh! This is serious! How many people would be able to afford the fees now?

NwunyeAlberta:
The price has changed. It's 700k as of this morning 😓😓😓

Jesus is lord! This is horrible! The exam is hard enough, imagine the anxiety that comes with knowing the price changes every market day. Something just pushed me to pay for mine on Monday and it was the fact that the dates were disappearing fast! The 456k was even super upsetting but I just had to close eye

This is really crazy. AF is just extorting people, because the percentage change in the exchange rates since Jan does not fully justify the change from 189k to 700k

With the erratic change in the price of TCF in Nigeria, is anyone considering Cotonou or Lome? If you have any links there, kindly share.

There was a French category draw on 29th February 2024 with the cut-off mark being 336.

I am in... I got the ITA!

Ifeayo7:
With the erratic change in the price of TCF in Nigeria, is anyone considering Cotonou or Lome? If you have any links there, kindly share.

I heard TCF price has also increased there. Consider also the transportation and other logistics...

79733139:
There was a French category draw on 29th February 2024 with the cut-off mark being 336.

I am in... I got the ITA!

Félicitations !
I can imagine how you're feeling right now.

thelma76:


Jesus is lord! This is horrible! The exam is hard enough, imagine the anxiety that comes with knowing the price changes every market day. Something just pushed me to pay for mine on Monday and it was the fact that the dates were disappearing fast! The 456k was even super upsetting but I just had to close eye

This is really crazy. AF is just extorting people, because the percentage change in the exchange rates since Jan does not fully justify the change from 189k to 700k

I saw it and didn't even know what to say.
It's highly disappointing. Furthermore they believe Nigerians will say nothing, take it in stride and still struggle to raise the money. It's plain extortion.
We need these bodies to charge naira rates for these exams, we don't earn in Euros.
I saw a change.org petition for it today, dunno how much good it'll do but I did sign up.

aurorae1:


Félicitations !
I can imagine how you're feeling right now.

Thanks. I have been waiting for this since 1st October 2019.

Ifeayo7:
With the erratic change in the price of TCF in Nigeria, is anyone considering Cotonou or Lome? If you have any links there, kindly share.

I can send you their email and Whatsapp number. The body organising TEF/TCF in Benin is L'Institut Français in Cotonou.

79733139:
There was a French category draw on 29th February 2024 with the cut-off mark being 336.

I am in... I got the ITA!

Felicitation bon homme,

Le Francais est tres deficile, a cause du travail je nai pas le temps pour lis mes livres de francais

Mais d'aujourdui, je vais devenir tres serieux, Felicitation encore!!

79733139:
There was a French category draw on 29th February 2024 with the cut-off mark being 336.

I am in... I got the ITA!

Nice one! Congrats! Well deserved.
I'm always very happy seeing someone getting ITA with French. Never stop learning the language. It opens you to hundreds of job opportunities in Canada. In fact, for the simple job of tech support, for example, you get paid more if you speak French than if you speak only English.

Felicitations, ca vaut toujours la peine de savoir parler la langue en tant qu'immigrant au Canada. Ca donne beaucoup d'access aux opportunites, soit dans le travail, soit dans les amities.
(Not added any accents to prevent spambot banning me, abeg)

NuCypher:

Nice one! Congrats! Well deserved.
I'm always very happy seeing someone getting ITA with French. Never stop learning the language. It opens you to hundreds of job opportunities in Canada. In fact, for the simple job of tech support, for example, you get paid more if you speak French than if you speak only English.

Felicitations, ca vaut toujours la peine de savoir parler la langue en tant qu'immigrant au Canada. Ca donne beaucoup d'access aux opportunites, soit dans le travail, soit dans les amities.
(Not added any accents to prevent spambot banning me, abeg)

Ehn, na so una dey do? ... No accents abi... From today...

79733139:


Thanks. I have been waiting for this since 1st October 2019.

It's well deserved. Hope you're getting all your docs in order.

aurorae1:


Ehn, na so una dey do? ... No accents abi... From today...

Na so o. Unless na correct ban

aurorae1:


It's well deserved. Hope you're getting all your docs in order.

I entered the pool on Monday this week (26th February, 2024), I didn't think it would come this fast. My plan was to apply for police clearance certificate on Monday. I have to move as quick as possible to get everything ready.

79733139:


I entered the pool on Monday this week (26th February, 2024), I didn't think it would come this fast. My plan was to apply for police clearance certificate on Monday. I have to move as quick as possible to get everything ready.

Hahaha I understand. It was the same with me. No expectations whatsoever since I was preparing to take CELPIP and only had my french.
Take it easy and make sure everything is aligned. It's better to submit late than early with mistakes.

Merci bien !

NuCypher:

Nice one! Congrats! Well deserved.
I'm always very happy seeing someone getting ITA with French. Never stop learning the language. It opens you to hundreds of job opportunities in Canada. In fact, for the simple job of tech support, for example, you get paid more if you speak French than if you speak only English.

Felicitations, ca vaut toujours la peine de savoir parler la langue en tant qu'immigrant au Canada. Ca donne beaucoup d'access aux opportunites, soit dans le travail, soit dans les amities.
(Not added any accents to prevent spambot banning me, abeg)

babakb:


Felicitation bon homme,

Le Francais est tres deficile, a cause du travail je nai pas le temps pour lis mes livres de francais

Mais d'aujourdui, je vais devenir tres serieux, Felicitation encore!!

aurorae1:


I saw it and didn't even know what to say.
It's highly disappointing. Furthermore they believe Nigerians will say nothing, take it in stride and still struggle to raise the money. It's plain extortion.
We need these bodies to charge naira rates for these exams, we don't earn in Euros.
I saw a change.org petition for it today, dunno how much good it'll do but I did sign up.

It’s really bad. I googled the cost for this exam in CAD and it’s less than 380. Even at black market rates, that exam should never be that high (NGN700k) ! It’s pure extortion. I can’t stand Alliance Française

thelma76:


It’s really bad. I googled the cost for this exam in CAD and it’s less than 380. Even at black market rates, that exam should never be that high (NGN700k) ! It’s pure extortion. I can’t stand Alliance Française

That's not up to #500k! This is terrible.

aurorae1:


That's not up to #500k! This is terrible.

I think it is the demand-supply issue. Express Entry has started favouring French speakers and now, the demand for TEF/TCF has gone up. But, rather than buy more computer systems and employ more exam supervisors so that they can offer the exams to more people at the same price, it is easier for them to just hike the price and take advantage of Nigerians.

And also the whole japa thing has become a lot more popular, so organising TEF/TCF has become easy money for Alliance Française.

79733139:


I think it is the demand-supply issue. Express Entry has started favouring French speakers and now, the demand for TEF/TCF has gone up. But, rather than buy more computer systems and employ more exam supervisors so that they can offer the exams to more people at the same price, it is easier for them to just hike the price and take advantage of Nigerians.

And also the whole japa thing has become a lot more popular, so organising TEF/TCF has become easy money for Alliance Française.

You're right also!
On the day I wrote, there were only 5 of us, for an exam that's written on average 5 times a month.
I really wish we didn't take advantage of people this way. But c'est la vie.

79733139:
Hello,

1.) Have you studied a grammar text book back to back like "Schaum's Outline of French Grammar"? Although grammar isn't part of the TEF tests, if you haven't achieved an intermediate level of mastery in it, your score will be affected in the writing and speaking tests. And learning grammar deliberately helps your comprehension (both reading and listening).

2.) For the listening, since you are at the basic stage, download the FrenchPod audios and transcripts (I uploaded an image with the link in one of my previous comments)... and listen to all of them starting from the "Newbie" audios. You need to listen several times to rewire your brain to be able to understand "fast spoken French". The transcriptions will help you a lot because the English translation for each line of dialogue is right below each French transcription. Eventually, you will have to move onto listening to a lot of TEF listening tests and answering the questions.

3.) As for speaking, you will need a teacher with whom to practice the TEF questions regularly. You have to tailor your speaking abilities to what you will say in the exam. There are a lot of YouTube videos for the speaking test which will definitely give you ideas to use when practising with a tutor, however you will still need to put in hours of practice before you can become a confident and true B2+ speaker.

There is no "magic" involved... just a lot of dedication and doing things in a smart manner. The goal is not learn the whole French, the goal is tailor your learning towards what you will encounter in the TEF exams.

parler est désormais le nouvel objectif

Ifeayo7:
With the erratic change in the price of TCF in Nigeria, is anyone considering Cotonou or Lome? If you have any links there, kindly share.

Yes. I'm in, it's way better talking about price

aurorae1:


I heard TCF price has also increased there. Consider also the transportation and other logistics...

Yes increased but it's not bad still
It's now 160k cfa +9 hours of free prep class.
That's about 400k in naira looking at the bad exchange rate. But it's still like half price. I was there yesterday to confirm

AlamuBiyi:


Yes increased but it's not bad still
It's now 160k cfa +9 hours of free prep class.
That's about 400k in naira looking at the bad exchange rate. But it's still like half price. I was there yesterday to confirm

It was still the same CFA160, 000 in 2022 when I took my 1st TEF. It is the exchange rate that has made it more expensive for Nigerians (with Naira). I even attached a photo of my bordereau de versement espèce.

79733139:


It was still the same CFA160, 000 in 2022 when I took my 1st TEF. It is the exchange rate that has made it more expensive for Nigerians (with Naira). I even attached a photo of my bordereau de versement espèce.

Maybe it was 160k cfa at a time in 2022, I can't remember
But my point is, up to last week it was 140cfa across West Francophones. It just increased, in fact I still have the schedule where it was 140k cfa. Maybe after 2022 it was decreased or maybe your registration agency charged you. I've known it to be 140k cfa for a while!
That being said, 160k cfa is about 400k in naira now. It better to write there than... 700k Ngr

AlamuBiyi:


Maybe it was 160k cfa at a time in 2022, I can't remember
But my point is, up to last week it was 140cfa across West Francophones. It just increased, in fact I still have the schedule where it was 140k cfa. Maybe after 2022 it was decreased or maybe your registration agency charged you. I've known it to be 140k cfa for a while!
That being said, 160k cfa is about 400k in naira now. It better to write there than... 700k Ngr

What about transportation, accommodation, feeding etc

Awesomemama:


What about transportation, accommodation, feeding etc

You don't need to fly, go by road it's safe
You only need to sleep one night, nobody knows you, book a cheap hotel
If you were in Nigeria 🇳🇬 you'll feed won't you, not like you're staying for days

I can beat my chest you're not even spending 500k in total. Except if you don't want to be economical!
Like I said I went there to verify, I'll write there!

79733139:
There was a French category draw on 29th February 2024 with the cut-off mark being 336.

I am in... I got the ITA!

Congratulations! I need to increase my motivation and stop slacking... from reading so many of your posts, I will say you really deserve this ITA.

AlamuBiyi:


You don't need to fly, go by road it's safe
You only need to sleep one night, nobody knows you, book a cheap hotel
If you were in Nigeria 🇳🇬 you'll feed won't you, not like you're staying for days

I can beat my chest you're not even spending 500k in total. Except if you don't want to be economical!
Like I said I went there to verify, I'll write there!

Okay, makes sense

Merci bien.

TimIron:


Congratulations! I need to increase my motivation and stop slacking... from reading so many of your posts, I will say you really deserve this ITA.