The TEF IRN (Test d'Évaluation de Français – Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité – French Assessment Test – Integration, Residence and Nationality) is published by Le Français des Affaires (CCI Paris Île-de-France) and has been accepted by the French government since 2026 for naturalization (level B2 required), the 10-year resident card (B1), and residence permits/CIR (A2). It is an alternative to the TCF IRN: same regulatory recognition, different publisher, different format. It consists of 4 sections, takes 1 hour 30 minutes in total, and scores range from 0 to 499 per section. TEF IRN Preparation is designed to get you to the level required for your application, without wasting time, with exercises calibrated to the official LFDA format.
The TEF IRN preparation course is designed to get you to the level required for your application, without wasting time, with exercises calibrated to the official LFDA format. WHAT THE APP CONTAINS
▸ Over 480 multiple-choice questions covering Listening Comprehension (LC) and Reading Comprehension (RC), levels A1 to B2 ▸ Audio in natural French for LC exercises, listenable offline ▸ Authentic documents recreated in the app: emails, text messages, press articles, signs, administrative documents, classified ads, menus, and forums ▸ The 4 pathways: CIR (A2), CSP (A2), CR (B1), and Naturalization (B2), selectable from the first launch ▸ Mock exams faithful to the official format: 20 LC (20 min) + 20 RC (30 min), timed per section, audio played only once for LC and free navigation for RC just like the actual exam, CEFR estimation upon completion ▸ 30 guided Writing prompts (Section A: message, 40+ words · Section B: Motivated explanation, 100+ words) with models and timed exam mode ▸ 30 guided Speaking scenarios (Section A: Getting information · Section B: Helping a loved one choose) with model audio and self-recording ▸ 500 vocabulary flashcards with audio and spaced repetition ▸ Smart revision that identifies your weaknesses and prioritizes their improvement ▸ A CEFR level estimate per test, recalibrated after each session
2026 THRESHOLDS — DON'T MISS OUT
Since January 1, 2026 (Law No. 2024-42), the required levels have increased: naturalization B2 (instead of B1), resident card B1 (instead of A2), CIR/CSP A2. Many candidates are still preparing for the old level and failing. The app highlights the actual level required for your application.
EVERY ANSWER IS SOURCED AND EXPLAINED
Each question is accompanied by an explanation that highlights the key phrase from the source material (audio or text) and shows why each other option is incorrect—the elimination method that earns you points on exam day.
TRACK YOUR LEVEL
A preparation score for each section, updated after each session, shows your position relative to the CEFR threshold required for your chosen process (A2, B1, or B2). History of practice exams, mastery bars by topic, and detailed statistics are also available.
FOUR PROCEDURES, ONE APP
▸ CIR (Republican Integration Contract) — A2 ▸ CSP (Multi-Year Residence Permit) — A2 ▸ CR (Resident Card) — B1 ▸ French Naturalization — B2
The required level is automatically highlighted based on the chosen process.
A 3-LANGUAGE INTERFACE
Interface available in French, Arabic (full right-to-left display), and English. The practice content remains in French—the language of the exam.
IN PRACTICE
▸ Works offline after initial launch ▸ No account creation required, no personal data requested ▸ No advertising ▸ Monthly subscription at €4.99, no commitment, cancel anytime ▸ Free trial: two smart revision sessions + practice exam preview (10 questions)
IMPORTANT
This is an unofficial practice app. TEF and TEF IRN are trademarks of Le Français des Affaires (CCI Paris Île-de-France). This app is not affiliated with Le Français des Affaires or CCI Paris Île-de-France. The formats and scoring criteria are those published by LFDA; the questions, audio, documents, explanations, and production instructions are written by our team and do not reproduce any official exam material.