The TCF IRN is designed for any foreign national over the age of 16 who wishes to certify their French language proficiency at levels A1 through B2 for:
- an application for French citizenship;
- an application for a multi-year residence permit;
- an application for a long-term resident card;
- certification of A1 level as part of the OFII citizenship program.
Each session takes place at ACCENTS (Chambéry) and lasts one day:
– group tests (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing)
– individual speaking test
Overview of the exams: TCF IRN Information Brochure
PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited. We recommend that you pay as soon as you register to secure your spot.
Semester 1 (September through December)
– September 2026: Exam on Friday, September 18, 2026; registration AND payment due by Sunday, August 23, 2026. Registration is now closed.
– November 2026 : Exam on Friday, November 6, 2026; registration and payment due by Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Semester 2 (January through April): Coming Soon
Summer (May through July): Coming soon
Prices
- Listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, speaking: €155
Deferral, refund
1. Fill out the form at the bottom of this page
If you have any trouble, you can come to the ACCENTS certification office to register.
2. Make the payment
- Online by credit card via the USMB secure payment platform
- By bank transfer; please contact certifications.accents@univ-savoie.fr
- By check or cash at the ACCENTS Certification Office
3. Send the following documents to:
certifications.accents@univ-smb.fr
- A double-sided photocopy of a valid ID
- Proof of payment
Any person with a disability is eligible for accommodations.
This applies to candidates who, at the time of the exams, have a disability as defined in Article L114 of the Social Action and Families Code:
“A disability is defined as any limitation of activity or restriction on participation in society experienced by a person in their environment due to a substantial, lasting, or permanent impairment of one or more physical, sensory, mental, cognitive, or psychological functions, a multiple disability, or a disabling health condition.”
Here are the steps to follow (available as a PDF here):
- Check the box labeled “Do you have a disability?” on the registration form.
- Make an appointment with a doctor (or medical authority) to obtain the
medical certificate (available here) that details the recommended accommodations. - Send it as soon as possible, and no later than the last day of registration, by email to certifications.accents@univ-smb.fr.
The testing center reviews the medical certificate, evaluates the recommended accommodations
(with assistance from France Éducation International if necessary), and confirms
the candidate’s registration and the scheduling of the exams.
Please note: If you are blind, you must submit your request at least 2 months before the exam session in order to
receive the exam materials in Braille.
If you do not provide a medical certificate, you will not be eligible for accommodations or an exemption.
For more information, please send an email to certifications.accents@univ-smb.fr
Registration for the 2025–2026 academic year is now closed.
The next session will be in September; registration will open online in July.
TCF IRN REGISTRATION FORM
Please note: Please make sure to check your email address before submitting the registration form.
After submitting the registration form, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your registration (be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder).
If you haven’t received a response within 24 hours of submitting the registration form, please contact us at certifications.accents@univ-smb.fr
Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment AND the required documents.