The most important thing to bring to a TEF Canada exam is the correct original identification. Everything else is secondary. If your identity cannot be verified, the centre may not be able to admit you to an official session.
CSA Toronto is located at 60 Queen Street East, Unit 206, Brampton, ON L6V 1A9.
Candidates should arrive 30 minutes before the time shown in their confirmation email. Enter through the main building entrance and go to the second floor for Unit 206.
TEF Canada Exam-Day Checklist
Before leaving home, make sure you have:
- Valid original identification used for registration
- Official confirmation email, available on your phone or printed
- Approved accommodation documents, if requested by the centre in advance
- Enough travel time for traffic, parking and finding Unit 206
- Only the personal items you genuinely need
Important: Your ID is the most important item. Make sure it is valid and matches the information used during registration.
Your ID Details Must Match
Your first name, last name, date of birth and identification details should match the document you present.
These details are connected to your official candidate record and result certificate. Check them when registering and again when the supervisor asks you to validate your information on exam day.
Do not register under a nickname or shortened version of your name.
If your passport contains more than one given name, enter the information carefully. Corrections become much more difficult once the official attestation has been issued.
What Not to Use During the Exam
Phones and other electronic devices must be switched off and stored as instructed.
The following are not permitted during testing:
- Smartwatches
- Tablets
- Recording devices
- Notes
- Dictionaries
- Reference materials
Candidates may not communicate with each other or attempt to reproduce confidential exam content.
During reading, listening and speaking, scrap paper and personal notes are not allowed.
Follow the supervisor’s instructions even if a rule differs from what you experienced at another exam centre.
Do You Need a Pen or Paper?
Do not rely on bringing your own materials for the test.
The reading, listening and writing sections are computer-based, and the centre provides the instructions and access code.
The speaking test is conducted with an examiner.
Any material that is required and permitted will be handled according to the official session procedure.
Food, Drinks and Breaks
Eat before arriving and avoid planning a meal break in the middle of the computer-based tests.
Official rules do not allow candidates to leave the premises during those tests.
If you have a medical need that affects food, medication, mobility, hearing or another part of the test experience, contact the centre before registration so that the proper accommodation process can be followed.
Special Accommodations
Candidates who need an adapted session should contact the chosen test centre before registering.
Medical documentation may be required.
Depending on the approved need, possible adaptations can include:
- Additional time
- Adjusted audio volume
- Assistance from an assessor
A last-minute request may not leave enough time to arrange an official accommodation.
What Happens If You Arrive Late?
No latecomer may enter once a test has begun under the official exam rules.
CSA Toronto asks candidates to arrive 30 minutes early.
An arrival of more than 30 minutes late is treated as an absence, without refund or a free reschedule.
Plan extra travel time, especially if you are travelling from another part of the GTA.
Traffic, parking and finding the correct unit can all take longer than expected.
Before Leaving Home
Use this quick checklist before you leave:
1. Confirm your appointment
Confirm the address and reporting time shown in your confirmation email.
2. Check your ID
Make sure your ID is valid and matches your registration information.
3. Review your route
Check your route, traffic conditions and parking plan.
4. Turn off unnecessary notifications
Switch off unnecessary alarms and notifications so that your phone does not create problems during check-in or testing.
5. Leave prohibited materials at home
Do not bring unnecessary notes, study materials or other prohibited items.
6. Arrive early
Give yourself enough time to find the centre and complete check-in calmly.
TEF Canada Exam-Day Checklist at a Glance
| Before You Leave | What to Check |
|---|---|
| ID | Valid original government-issued photo ID |
| Confirmation | Confirmation email and reporting time |
| Address | 60 Queen Street East, Unit 206, Brampton |
| Arrival | Arrive 30 minutes early |
| Route | Traffic, parking and building entrance |
| Materials | Leave prohibited notes and study materials at home |
| Accommodation | Confirm approved arrangements in advance |
Final Reminder
A calm exam morning starts with simple preparation.
Once check-in is complete, listen to the supervisor, verify your personal information and focus on one section at a time.
The goal is simple: bring the correct ID, arrive early and follow the centre’s instructions.
