TCF Exam Policies

When can I register ?

Registrations are open until midnight, 9 days before the exam date (unless otherwise posted) or until all spots are filled.

TCF Cancelations / refunds / Rescheduling

**Please read carefully, as our policy has recently changed for 2026.

Up to 21 days prior to your exam, you can reschedule your exam for another date or receive AFSF credit with no penalty, or receive a refund back to your card minus a $60 administrative fee. AFSF credit will expire 1 year after date of issue if not used.

From 21 days up to 8 days before your exam, you can reschedule your exam for another date or receive AFSF credit minus a $60 administrative fee. No refunds will be allowed. AFSF credit will expire 1 year after date of issue if not used.

Within 8 days of your exam, you are locked into your exam. No changes will be allowed. 

If your exam date is canceled by AFSF and only in this case - Rescheduling, credit, and refunds will be offered with no penalty.
 

VALID Passport required

To satisfy with the new regulations regarding enrollment for TCF exams, as of January 2026, a valid passport is required at the time of registration until after the date of the exam. It is the candidate's responsibility to make sure they have a  valid passport. The requirement is for all TCF exams. No exceptions. 

Only a valid passport will be accepted. Other photo IDs. DO NOT QUALIFY. If your passport is lost or expired, you will need to reschedule your exam for a later date with availability and pay for the administrative fee. 

No refunds will be given if you cannot sit the exam for lack of valid passport.  

How / When will I receive my results ? 

For TCF exam,  the certificate is now electronic and will be emailed to you. It takes about 2 weeks after the exam to receive the results. 

Registration and fees

Your registration is not confirmed until we receive your payment. 

TIME DELAY BETWEEN TWO REGISTRATIONS

In case of insufficient results, you can reapply for the TCF . However, you will have to wait 25 days between each TCF test, regardless of the version concerned.

Declaration by the candidate 

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP for an exam

1. I understand the cancelation, refunds and rescheduling policy - 

• Up to 21 days prior to your exam, you can reschedule your exam for another date or receive AFSF credit with no penalty, or receive a refund back to your card minus a $60 administrative fee. AFSF credit will expire 1 year after date of issue if not used.
• From 21 days up to 8 days before your exam, you can reschedule your exam for another date or receive AFSF credit minus a $60 administrative fee. No refunds will be allowed. AFSF credit will expire 1 year after date of issue if not used.
• Within 8 days of your exam, you are locked into your exam. No changes will be allowed. 

2. It is the candidate’s responsibility to check that their names and details are correct on the confirmation of enrollment, as they appear on their passport. The same details will appear on the attestation.

3. Once set, the schedule of oral examination dates and times may not be altered.

4. Candidates should arrive at the time indicated on the notification of examination timetable, which they will be receiving by email 7 days before the exam date, and wait in the library after having checked in at the reception desk until the teacher or the coordinator escort them to the examination class. Late arrivals will NOT be accommodated

5. There may be a long gap between a candidate’s written and oral examinations. I understand that my oral examination will be recorded as it is required for double examination.

6. A valid passport is required at the time of registration until after the date of the exam. It is the candidate's responsibility to make sure they have a  valid passport. The requirement is for all TCF exams. No exceptions. Only a valid passport will be accepted. Other photo IDs. DO NOT QUALIFY. If your passport is lost or expired, you will need to reschedule your exam for a later date with availability and pay for the administrative fee. No refunds will be given if you cannot sit the exam for lack of valid passport. 

7. Results are due 2  weeks after the examination day, though it may take longer during the summer break. Candidates will be informed by email when we will receive the results. No scores will be given by email or phone to candidates.

8.  A registration is only complete once you have paid the exam fee.

9. There must be a delay of 25 days between each attempt and you may not take another TCF exam before that time window has passed.

10. I understand that exam dates may be subject to alterations or cancelations due to unforeseen circumstances.


By enrolling in the TCF exam,  I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions for the TCF examinations at AFSF.