Diagnostic first
Before anything else we measure your real level across all four skills, so lessons target the points actually costing you marks.
Native French teachers · TEF · TCF · DELF
Pass your French exam with a plan, not guesswork.
Our team of native French speakers prepares candidates for the TEF, TCF and DELF with one-to-one lessons, real mock exams and feedback measured against the examiners' own criteria.
- 98%
- Pass rate
- 1,200+
- Students coached
- 100%
- Native speakers
- A1–C1
- All levels
TEF CanadaTCF Tout PublicTCF CanadaDELF / DALF
The person behind the plan
Meet Joel
I'm a native French speaker with eight years of experience teaching French to adults — from complete beginners to candidates chasing a C1 on exam day.
I've helped hundreds of students prepare for the TEF, TCF and DELF, and reach the score they needed for permanent residency, a university place or a career move.
Whatever your goal — PR, study, work or for the joy of it — we build the plan that gets you there
- A personalised plan
- One-to-one coaching for your weaknesses
- Real exam-style practice and detailed feedback
- A clear strategy for exam day — not just general French lessons
About us
Live online classes with native French speakers.
French Excel is a small team of native French speakers, all certified in teaching French as a foreign language (FLE), with backgrounds ranging from university lecturing to official exam invigilation.
Between us we have coached over 1,200 professionals, students and future immigrants through the exam standing between them and their plans — a visa, a university place, a promotion.
Native French speakers
Every teacher is a native speaker from France, Belgium or Québec — so you hear the accents you will actually face on exam day.
Certified & experienced
All hold FLE teaching qualifications, with 8 to 20 years of classroom and one-to-one experience each.
Exam specialists
Several of us have sat or invigilated the TEF, TCF and DELF, and grade your work against the official criteria.
Matched to you
You are paired with the teacher whose specialism, schedule and teaching style fit your target score.
- 2015
Founded as a two-teacher atelier for adult learners and expatriates.
- 2019
Specialised entirely in high-stakes certification: TEF, TCF and DELF.
- 2023
Grew to a team of native French teachers, several former exam examiners.
- Today
1,200+ candidates coached, with a 98% first-attempt pass rate.
The method
We don't just learn French. We learn the exam.
Six principles that shape every lesson, from your first diagnostic to the week of your exam.
Section strategy
Each exam rewards different behaviour. We drill the pacing, question filtering and answer shapes specific to TEF, TCF or DELF.
Phonetic precision
Liaisons, nasal vowels and rhythm — the details that decide whether an oral examiner hears B2 or C1.
Timed simulation
Full mock exams under real conditions, scored against the official grids, so exam day feels like practice.
Written feedback
Every production task comes back annotated: what was wrong, why it was wrong, and the phrase to use instead.
Cultural nuance
Idiom and register that make your French sound lived-in rather than learned — consistently rewarded in the top bands.
Course outline
What a full preparation course covers
A typical twelve-week track. Shorter packages compress the same modules around your exam date.
Module 1
Weeks 1–2
Foundations & diagnostic
- — Full four-skill placement test
- — Personal study plan and target score
Module 2
Weeks 3–5
Compréhension orale & écrite
- — Listening under exam audio conditions
- — Skimming, scanning and vocabulary banks
Module 3
Weeks 6–11
Expression écrite & orale
- — Task templates, register and structure
- — Role-play drills and pronunciation work
Module 4
Week 12
Mock exams & final polish
- — Two full timed simulations
- — Score report and exam-day strategy
Success stories
What our students say
Real results from candidates who prepared with our team of native French teachers.
"I went from a B1 to a solid B2 in ten weeks. The mock exams were exactly like the real TEF and the feedback after each lesson told me exactly what to fix."
"The teachers really understand how the DELF is marked. My writing went from full of small errors to structured and confident — I passed B2 on the first try."
"I had been self-studying for months and was stuck. The diagnostic session showed me the gaps I couldn't see, and every lesson after that had a clear purpose."
Packages & prices
Transparent pricing for every exam timeline.
All packages are fully online and built around the TEF, TCF and DELF marking criteria. Not sure which fits? Message us and we'll help you choose.
Most popular
Regular Group
6 months
For group classes
Native French instructorGroup class
CAD 150/ per month
TEFTCFDELF
Schedule - 5 classes/week
Monday - Friday
1 hour per class
- A1 - B2/C1
- Small-group interactive classes
- Teacher feedback and corrections
- Access to TEF, TCF & DELF prep materials
Taught by JoelGroup with Joel
6 months
Group classes taught by Joel
JoelGroup class
CAD 200/ per month
TEFTCFDELF
Schedule - 4 classes/week
Monday - Thursday
1 hour per class
- A1 - CLB 7
- Every session led by Joel himself
- Small-group interactive classes
- Teacher feedback and corrections
Most requested
Regular Private
6 months
For one-on-one sessions
Native French instructorPrivate class
CAD 200/ per month
TEFTCFDELF
Schedule - 5 classes/week
Monday - Friday
1 hour per class
- A1 - C1
- One-to-one personalised instruction
- Lessons adapted to your weaknesses
- Flexible weekday & weekend options
Taught by JoelPrivate with Joel
6 months
One-to-one sessions with Joel
JoelPrivate class
CAD 250/ per month
TEFTCFDELF
Schedule - 4 classes/week
Monday - Thursday
1 hour per class
- A1 - Mastery
- One-to-one coaching directly with Joel
- Plan built around your target score
- Flexible weekday & weekend options
Fastest
Fast Track
3 months
Intensive exam preparation
Native French instructorIntensive class
CAD 350/ per month
TEFTCFDELF
Schedule - 5 classes/week
Sunday - Thursday
1 hours per class
- Intensive exam-focused preparation
- Section-by-section exam strategies
- High-frequency speaking practice
- Accelerated preparation for your exam date
Prices are per month and include all materials, mock exams and written feedback.
Questions before you book
- How are the lessons delivered?
- Every lesson is one-to-one over video call, scheduled around your timezone. You receive a written summary and homework after each session.
- Can I split payment across a package?
- Yes. Packages of 12 sessions or more can be paid in two or three instalments — just mention it when you book.
- What if I need to reschedule?
- Sessions can be moved free of charge with 24 hours' notice. Unused sessions stay valid for six months.
- Which exam should I take?
- TEF and TCF are the usual choice for Canadian immigration; DELF/DALF is a lifetime diploma often required for study. We help you settle this before you enroll.
Contact
Let's plan your exam.
Tell us your exam, your target score and your deadline. We'll reply within two working days with an honest assessment of what's realistic, which package fits and which teacher we'd match you with.
Prefer email? bonjour@frenchexcel.org