Do I need to know my level first?

No. The test covers A1 to C2 in one sitting, so it places you on the CEFR scale rather than asking you to choose a level in advance. The result is a level, not a pass or a fail.

Can I retake the test?

Yes, as often as you like at no extra cost. Access does not expire, so you can sit it again later to show that your level has moved up.

Should I take the business or the general French test?

The two French tests differ in setting: one uses workplace situations and vocabulary, the other covers everyday language. If the certificate is for a job application, the business version is usually the better fit.

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Certificat de français des affaires (CFA)

Name: Certificat de français des affaires (CFA) (CFA)
Brand: International Business Management Institute (IBMI)
Price: 12.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Prove your workplace French in 45 minutes.

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Forty multiple-choice questions on the French people actually use at work — emails, meetings, reports, negotiations. You finish with a score, a CEFR level from A1 to C2, and a certificate you can put in front of an employer the same hour.Forty multiple-choice questions, a CEFR level from A1 to C2, and a certificate the moment you finish.

US$3030 €£30CHF 30SAR 113AED 110₹2,850₱1,890Rp538.000EGP 1,600MAD 295MX$550R500R$151Rs 8,300₦39,900₺1.480QAR 109 US$1212 €£12CHF 12SAR 45AED 44₹1,140₱760Rp215.000EGP 640MAD 118MX$220R200R$61Rs 3,300₦16,000₺590QAR 44 −60%

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40 questionsmultiple choice

45 minutesfast results

A1 to C2full CEFR range

Certificateincluded

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Lifetimeaccess

Taking both? The General French Test is the same length, at the same price.

About this test

The test measures how you handle French at work — the wording that decides whether a request sounds reasonable, an email lands, or a report is understood the way you meant it.

What’s assessed

Forty questions, drawn from four areas and set in ordinary workplace situations.

Business vocabularyContrats, budgets, délais, expressions courantes
Grammar and structureTenses, subjunctive, agreement, connectors
Reading comprehensionEmails, reports, and what was implied rather than said
Workplace communicationRegistre, formules de politesse, tone in negotiation

Your answers produce a CFA score out of 100 and the CEFR level that goes with it, from A1 to C2. The test covers the whole scale, so you never have to pick a level before you start — the result is what tells you where you stand.

Why this matters

A1–C2

the six levels of the Common European Framework, defined by the Council of Europe and used as the reference for language ability worldwide — which is what makes your result readable to an employer who has never heard of any particular test.

Source: Council of Europe

Everything happens online, whenever suits you: no appointment, no test centre, no application. You buy the test, sign in, and start.

The forty questions are multiple choice and entirely text-based. There is no listening or speaking section, so you need neither a microphone nor speakers — it runs in a browser on a computer, a tablet or a phone, and a stable connection is the only requirement.

There is no time limit. Most people finish in about 45 minutes, and you can move back through the questions and change any answer before you submit.

The moment you submit, you get your CFA score, the CEFR level it corresponds to, and a personal certificate as a downloadable PDF. Every certificate carries a unique ID that an employer, a recruiter or an admissions office can check on our verification page.

Your access does not expire and retakes cost nothing, so you can sit the test again months later to show that your level has moved on.

See it before you sit it

One question at a time, in your browser, on any device — and your result the moment you submit.

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Your result 80/100 B2 Vantage Independent user — you handle workplace English with fluency and detail. A1A2B1B2C1C2

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CFA

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Ratings & feedback

Rated 4.7/5.0 by our users

The average rating from users who’ve taken this test.

"Exactement le français du bureau : courriels, comptes rendus, négociations."

JJulien P.

France★★★★★

"I work with a Paris office and needed something on paper. Forty-five minutes, done."

NNora K.

Germany★★★★★

"Les formules de politesse et le registre — c'est là que j'ai perdu des points."

RRicardo A.

Portugal★★★★★

"Recruiters asked for a French level. Now there is a verifiable certificate behind it."

FFatima Z.

UAE★★★★★

"J'ai passé le test général d'abord, puis celui-ci. Celui-ci est nettement plus exigeant."

LLuca B.

Italy★★★★☆

"Aucun microphone, aucun rendez-vous. Je l'ai fait un soir chez moi."

MMarie D.

France★★★★★

"My employer accepted it for our internal record without a discussion."

KKofi M.

Nigeria★★★★★

"Le certificat arrive immédiatement en PDF, avec un numéro vérifiable."

AAna G.

Spain★★★★★

"Good value. I would have paid more for something a hiring manager recognises."

SSunil R.

India★★★★★

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Your level

One test,
the whole CEFR scale

Most exams assess a slice of the range, so you have to know roughly where you sit before you book one. This test covers all six levels in a single sitting — which is why the result is a level, not a pass or a fail.

Familiar everyday phrases and very basic expressions.
Simple, routine exchanges on familiar topics.
The main points of clear standard input met at work.
Complex text and technical discussion in your field.
Fluent and spontaneous, flexible for professional use.
Virtually everything read with ease, including nuance.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Add it to your cart and create your account during checkout. You can start straight after payment — there is no appointment and no test centre. All you need is a browser and a stable internet connection.

There is no time limit. The test has 40 multiple-choice questions and most people need about 45 minutes. You can go back and review your answers before you submit.

No. The test is completely text-based, so there is no listening or speaking section and no equipment to set up. It works on a computer, a tablet or a phone.

No. The test covers A1 to C2 in one sitting, so it places you on the scale rather than asking you to choose a level in advance. The result is a level, not a pass or a fail.

Yes, as often as you like, at no extra cost. Your access does not expire, so many people sit it once to see where they stand and again months later to show that their level has moved up.

The test is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference, developed by the Council of Europe, so your level is stated in terms employers already recognise. IBMI certificates are acknowledged around the world as professional certificates. Please note we do not award academic titles or degrees.

Immediately. Your score, your CEFR level and your personal certificate are available to download as soon as you submit. Every certificate carries a unique ID that anyone can check on our certificate verification page.

This test uses workplace situations and vocabulary; the General French Test covers everyday language. If the certificate is for a job application, the business version is usually the better fit — and nothing stops you taking both.

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in about 45 minutes

Start Buy and begin

Checkout takes a minute — the first question is one click later.

45 min Answer 40 questions

Multiple choice, all text, no time pressure.

Immediately See your score and level

Your CFA score and the CEFR level it corresponds to, the moment you submit.

Finish Certificate in hand

Download the PDF, add it to your CV and LinkedIn, or send the verification link.

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~~US$3030 €£30CHF 30SAR 113AED 110₹2,850₱1,890Rp538.000EGP 1,600MAD 295MX$550R500R$151Rs 8,300₦39,900₺1.480QAR 109~~US$1212 €£12CHF 12SAR 45AED 44₹1,140₱760Rp215.000EGP 640MAD 118MX$220R200R$61Rs 3,300₦16,000₺590QAR 44−60%

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