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Prepare for TCF tout public

Practice the skills in TCF tout public with realistic tasks, focused feedback, and a clear next step after each session.

Exam at a glance

TCF tout public

Duration

85 min mandatory tests; optional writing adds 60 min and optional speaking 12 min

Scoring

Modular scaled scores mapped to CEFR

Pass mark

Score reports map to CEFR levels rather than pass/fail

Best for

Candidates who need a score report rather than a single pass/fail diploma

Typical fee

Usually EUR 120-250 depending on modules

Recognized by

French level evidence for study, immigration, and professional purposes

Exam structure

  • Listening comprehension
  • Language structures
  • Reading comprehension
  • Written expression
  • Oral expression

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Exam structure

Use this overview to understand timing, task types, and scoring before you start timed practice.

SubtestParts / itemsDurationNotes
Mandatory multiple-choice testsThis page covers TCF tout public; other TCF variants differ.
Listening comprehension29 questions25 min-
Language structures18 questions15 min-
Reading comprehension29 questions45 min-
Optional production testsMay be required for a specific application, including DAP.
Written expression3 tasks60 min-
Oral expression3 tasks12 min; includes 2 min preparation-

How Exampia helps

Each practice task focuses on the skills that can change your TCF tout public result.

Listening comprehension practice aligned with the real format

Score-focused feedback for written expression

Timed TCF tout public readiness before exam day

Sample question

Try the format before you commit

You are preparing for TCF tout public. Write a short response that explains your goal, asks one practical question, and states the next concrete step in your preparation.

See what a strong answer does

A strong answer completes the task, stays clearly structured, and shows enough language control for TCF tout public under time pressure.

Sample feedback

Score-focused feedback

Feedback explains what changed the score and which next exercise will improve this scoring area.

Respect de la consigne

Ready

Cohérence et organisation

Developing

Lexique, grammaire et registre

Practice

Preparation timeline

Pick a timeline based on your current level and deadline. The plan is practical, focused, and built for real exam dates.

4 weeks: complete one diagnostic TCF tout public mock, then focus on the two weakest sections.

8 weeks: alternate full timed sections with targeted practice, especially writing and speaking production.

12 weeks: build a weekly exam routine, review feedback trends, and reserve the final two weeks for full mocks.

Try a 2-minute mini mock

Try a 60-second mini mock

Answer 3 quick exam questions to preview instant scoring.

Exam-style tasks
Instant score
Clear next step
1. Registration closes Friday. What must the student do?
2. The oral test starts 20 minutes after writing. What is tested?
3. An email skips one required prompt point. What drops?

Select an answer for all 3 questions to see your score.

Pricing for this exam

For TCF tout public preparation, choose free Explorer access, a 30- or 90-day Pro pass, or add-on credits for extra AI writing and speaking feedback.

Pricing

Explorer

Free · 3 practice sessions per day total, up to 30 per month

The allowance covers reading, listening, and language-structure practice. It also includes 3 AI-graded writing tasks and 2 speaking assessments in total.

Pro passes

30 days €15 · 90 days €40

One-time access with no automatic renewal. AI feedback has daily and monthly limits.

Feedback credits

28, 60, or 130 credits · from €5

Add credits for AI feedback: 1 per writing task and 2 per speaking assessment.

FAQ

Is Exampia affiliated with France Éducation international?

No. Exampia is independent. We prepare learners for TCF tout public by following published exam formats and scoring criteria, but we are not approved, certified, or endorsed by France Éducation international.

Can I try TCF tout public practice for free?

Yes. The free tier is designed to let you start with one mock-test experience before you decide whether the full practice library is worth it.

Does Exampia grade writing and speaking for TCF tout public?

Exampia gives feedback organized by scoring area for production tasks. Speaking practice is included for supported exam formats, and expanding sections are labeled clearly.

How should I use the feedback before exam day?

Treat each scoring area as a practice target. If your content score is strong but accuracy is weak, your next practice set should be grammar and sentence-control work, not another untimed essay.