TEF Canada · TCF · TEFAQ · online, Canada-wide

Three programs. One path.

A structured cursus that carries you from your first bonjour to exam readiness.

Start with a diagnostic
A0 → A2 → B1 → B2 → NCLC 7
1 A0 → A2
12 lessons

Foundations

Speak from the first hour

The beginner program. Twelve lessons, present tense to first past-tense narratives.

Stage 01introduce yourself, ask questions, decline politely
Stage 02the present tense of common verbs; everyday vocabulary
Stage 03narrating in the past — first complete stories
Exithold a simple conversation, without a net
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2 B1 → B2
12 lessons

Consolidation

Argue, narrate, nuance

Turns functional French into solid French. You argue, concede, and nuance.

Stage 01defend a point of view, concede a point gracefully
Stage 02the tenses of narration — imparfait, passé composé, plus-que-parfait
Stage 03the Montréal ear — understanding fast spoken French
Exita working B2 — the level the exam converts into points
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3 B2 → NCLC 7
10 modules

The Exam

Learn the exam, not just the language

Knowing French and scoring on the TEF are two skills; this program builds the second.

Phase 1orientation — the exam as a system, the graders’ grid · Mod. 1–2
Phase 2the four papers, one by one — format, strategy, timing · Mod. 3–6
Phase 3dress rehearsal — two full simulations, real conditions · Mod. 7–9
Phase 4the decision — book the exam, or close the gap first · Mod. 10
ExitNCLC 7 across all four skills — the attestation that carries your file
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Exercises & drills Conjugation drills, reading comprehension, oral practice. → Your account Track progress across programs and sync your workbook. →

Every program is one-to-one, online, and shaped by your diagnostic. Pricing is quoted after the free consultation. Book the consultation →

About the founder

Montréal French, taught by someone who lives it.

I'm Ashfaaq Kazi — a Mauritian-Canadian instructor in Montréal, trilingual in English and French, with years spent working in both of Canada's official languages. The Academy is built on how I actually teach.

Two convictions run through every program. One: the fastest way to learn a language is to use it — imperfectly, from day one. Two: exam scores come from teachable, repeatable moves, so honest feedback beats comfortable feedback.

Ashfaaq Kazi
Ashfaaq Kazi Montréal, QC
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Questions

The things people ask first.

If yours isn't here, the consultation is the place for it — thirty minutes, no cost.

Which exams do you prepare students for?+
TEF Canada, TCF, and TEFAQ. Most candidates target NCLC 7 for Express Entry, citizenship, or a bilingual position. We confirm the right exam for your goal during the consultation.
Is preparation online, or in person in Montréal?+
One-to-one and online, so candidates right across Canada can take part. Preparation is in Quebec French, taught from Montréal — you do not need to be here.
Do I need the diagnostic before starting?+
Yes. Every program begins with a 90-minute diagnostic that establishes your real level, skill by skill, before any plan is set. It is what makes everything after it work.
How long does it take to reach NCLC 7?+
It depends on your starting level. Close to target, a 4–6 week Sprint; building from lower, a few months. The diagnostic gives an honest timeline, not a pitch.
How does the score guarantee work?+
Complete your program and follow the plan. If you do not reach the target level set at your diagnostic, your next block of sessions is complimentary — until you do.
How much does preparation cost?+
Pricing depends on your track and its length, and is quoted after the free consultation and diagnostic rather than up front. The consultation is always free.