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TEF guides worth the read
Written against the current rules, not the ones that applied three years ago. Every post says what changed and when, because a lot of TEF advice online is quietly out of date.
August 14, 2026 · 5 min read
TEF Canada score to NCLC: the 2026 conversion table
How to convert each TEF Canada score to an NCLC level, why CEFR B2 is not NCLC 7, and the exact numbers each immigration program needs.
August 13, 2026 · 3 min read
TEF Canada vs TCF Canada: how to actually choose
IRCC accepts both, so this is a format decision, not a recognition one. What genuinely differs, what does not, and the one test that settles it.
August 12, 2026 · 3 min read
TEF IRN and France's 2026 language rules: B1 is no longer enough
France raised its language thresholds on 1 January 2026. What TEF IRN now certifies, the A2/B1/B2 requirements, and why most guides online are out of date.
August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
How long is a TEF result valid? The rule that refuses applications
TEF results last two years, but Express Entry applies that window twice. The timing trap, the citizenship exception, and when to book a retake.
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