TCF IRN (Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité)
The TCF IRN is for any foreigner over 16 years of age who wishes to validate their level of French for an application for French nationality (level B1), an application for a long-term resident’s card (level A2), validation of the A1 level as part of the OFII citizenship programme.
More about the exam
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXAM WILL BE PAPER-BASED.
The TCF IRN is composed of 4 compulsory sections assessing skills in French as a general language
- Listening Comprehension
Multiple choice ( 20 questions) - Reading Comprehension
Multiple choice (20 questions) - Speaking
3 tasks - Writing
3 tasks
For more information, visit:
France Education International
FEES
| 2024 | £199 |
| 2025 | £205 |
Results
You will receive the results and the certificate by email 3 to 4 weeks after the test. If you have reached the level B1, you will be able to start filling your application for the French nationality.
Any questions?
Next Exams
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| B1 level required | 27 September 2024 | 27 September 2024 |
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| B1 level required | 18 October 2024 | 18 October 2024 |
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| B1 level required | 8 November 2024 | 8 November 2024 |
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| N/A | 31 January 2025 | 31 January 2025 |
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| N/A | 7 February 2025 | 10 February 2025 |
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| N/A | 4 April 2025 | 4 April 2025 |
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| N/A | 23 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 |
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| N/A | 13 June 2025 | 13 June 2025 |
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| N/A | 4 July 2025 | 4 July 2025 |
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| N/A | 12 September 2025 | 12 September 2025 |
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| N/A | 17 October 2025 | 17 October 2025 |
| Level | Written certificate | Oral certificate |
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| N/A | 14 November 2025 | 14 November 2025 |