What is the TEF IRN?

1- The test

From January 3, 2022, the TEF Naturalization and TEF Resident tests will be merged into a single test: the TEF IRN (Integration, Residence and Nationality)

Aimed at foreigners over 16 years old, this test is required by the Ministry of the Interior for those who wish to:

• Obtain French nationality (B1 level required)
• Acquire a one or two-year residence permit (level A1 required)
• Obtain a 10-year resident permit (level A2 required)

Regardless of the objective a candidate wishes to achieve among the 3 objectives mentioned above, all candidates registered for the TEF IRN take the same test.

Preparation for the TEF

2- The tests

The TEF IRN includes 4 compulsory tests:

• Listening comprehension : 17 questions
  (4 answer choices, only one correct answer)
• Reading comprehension : 13 questions
  (4 answer choices, only one correct answer)
• Written expression : 2 exercises
• Oral expression : 2 exercises

Regarding the duration of the test, it lasts 1 hour 20 minutes in total. The duration of each test is detailed below:

• Listening comprehension: 10 minutes
• Reading comprehension: 30 minutes
• Written expression: 30 minutes
• Oral expression: 10 minutes