What is the TFI Test?

The Test de francais international (TFI) is a French language proficiency test for people whose native language is not French. It measures the everyday French skills of people working in an international environment. A standardized test that measures French proficiency on a single, continuous scale, the TFI test is for language learners of all levels, regardless of their occupation or background. Test scores indicated how well people can communicate in French with others in daily life and workplace settings. The test does not require specialized knowledge beyond that of a person who uses French in everyday work activities.

When and Where Can I Take the TFI Test?

The TFI test is available throughout the world. Testing can be arranged through schools, corporations, or other organizations that ask students or employees to take the TFI test. If testing has not been arranged through your organization, you can contact your AMIDEAST to find out when and where you can take the test.

What Score Do I Need To "Pass" the TFI Test?

The TFI test is not the kind of test that one "passes" or "fails." Not every job or task requires the same level of French proficiency. The TFI test measures different levels of French ability or proficiency. It helps learners set goals and measure their progress as their French improves; it enables people to demonstrate what they currently can accomplish in French. The single, continuous scale also makes it possible for learners to set attainable goals and to measure their progress as their French improves. Some companies use the TFI test to set their own score standards, based on the levels of French necessary to carry out particular responsibilities. Other companies offer French  training to help their employees reach target TFI test scores.

Tunisia, January 4, 2011 — Prometric, the leading provider of testing and assessment services, today announced that it has teamed up with AMIDEAST to open a new Professional Testing Center in Tunisia that will offer academic and professional credentialing exams for the first time.

Ms. Catherine Chikhani, MBA

Catherine Chikhani is a highly experienced management consultant and trainer who has worked in Lebanon, United States of America, Belgium, Bahrain and the UAE for more than 20 years.  During this time, she has worked for a number of educational institutions of global presence, such as AMIDEAST, Harvard Overseas Executive Programs and Berlitz Language Center. Ms. Chikhani offers management coaching and group training programs tailored to the requirements of foreign and local companies operating in the region.  She excels at tackling management change issues, business development challenges and difficulties revolving around cultural differences.  Ms. Chikhani is a certified NLP Master Coach and holds an MBA degree with concentration in organizational behavior and change management from the American University in Dubai. 

Ms. Joy Gumz, CPA, CISA, PMP

Joy Gumz brings a unique perspective to her training and consulting work by combining the fields of project management, information technology, accounting, and auditing.  She has consulted with numerous Global 2000 organizations, including Novartis, Chevron, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Ashland Oil, Credit Suisse, Wolseley, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, the United Nations, SAP AG, and Siemens.  She has taught project management and auditing courses at KPMG UK, Takreer Refinery, the Majid Al Futtaim Group, DHS, Parker-Hannifin, Cal State University and the University of California, as well as other global organizations.  Ms. Gumz has published numerous papers in project management and is an international speaker.  She is a member of the Project Management Institute’s Technology Member Advisory Group, a 10-member board that provides advice on information technology.

Course Description

While some projects are done using only internal resources, these are only small projects. The majority of projects are completed using outside resources and contractors.

This makes the procurement process and contract management critical to successful completion of projects. A poor selection of contractors will lead to cost overruns, schedule delays, poor quality, and a final result that is not acceptable. Writing the wrong type of contract can lead to cost overruns, schedule delays, claims and litigation, and lost income. Poor contract management processes will end up with the owners not getting the results they want and no ability to recover damages.

This 3 day course will provide participants with a good understanding of the procurement process in the context to project management. different types of contracts that can be written, how to write the right contract for individual industries, and how to manage the contracts so that the work is completed successfully. Because contracts have legal implications, they must include the appropriate clauses for the specific industry and be administered correctly to avoid legal delays and problems.

Benefits Achieved

Make your contracting process more successful by:

Course Description

In "Megaprojects and Risk," the author studies multibillion-dollar construction projects woldwide, finding about nine out of 10 went over budget, with many running 40 percent over original estimates. The author, a professor of development and planning at a university in Denmark, concludes that sponsors of such projects systematically underestimate costs and environmental impacts, and overestimates revenues to win approval for their projects.

So what are organizations to do? The answer may lie in better and earlier oversight. Project audits are sometimes done near or after the project end. This is especially true for government agencies, and constitutes what may be seen as coming in after the battle is over and bayoneting the wounded. Studies performed on public works investments in Norway show that quality assurance needs to be done at the beginning of the project and then performed periodically to be most effective.

The course uses presentation, team exercises, articles, and case studies.

Benefits Achieved

At the end of this 3-day course, attendees will be able to:

The Cisco Entrepreneur Institute is a global initiative by Cisco^® and supports entrepreneurs worldwide by working with local governments and business organizations to foster the creation and success of small- and medium-sized businesses. The Institute provides practical business insights for entrepreneurs, facilitates knowledge sharing with local business leaders, and shows participants how to take advantage of technology to speed business growth.

The Institute offers state-of-the-art training, networking, and business resources, and was created to help entrepreneurs improve their skills and enhance business development opportunities. It also provides a forum for owners of small and medium-sized businesses to collaborate and share business expertise.

Individual Advising Consultations

Are you interested in studying in the United States, but don’t know where to start looking for programs? Try AMIDEAST/Yemen's tailored individual consultations. They can help you find the right school, university, English language course, or even specialized training program. 

• Assessment of your qualifications and needs
• Research and consultation in selection of appropriate institutions based on your individual career goals, desired area of study, preferences, and academic qualifications, using the latest available resources, and Internet searches
• Advice on required U.S. standardized tests
• Guidance in preparing personal statements or application essays
• Review and critique of curriculum vitae of U.S. graduates

To learn more or to schedule an individual consultation, please contact us.

 Application Support Services

In addition to advising consultations, AMIDEAST offers various other application support services.

Presentation are the daily rituals of any business. In fact, how well we succeed in our career can be closely tied to how well we present information. We spend more and more of our lives in face-to-face interactions whether in small or large meetings among colleagues, with the management or in front of clients. The key point is to understand the different audiences, sell our ideas and lay the groundwork for important decisions.

Course Objectives

The course will enable participants to:

• Deliver a persuasive presentation that is effective, engaging and powerful
• Prepare and structure their ideas in a way that is persuasive to different audiences
• Ensure the intergrity of the message being sent by adapting their style, language and content to suit the communication preference of their listeners
• Define and refine the purpose of their presentations
• Look at how they control their verbal and non verbal communication
• Overcome "presentation anxiety"
• Look at how they use visual aids to support their messages
• Practice planning and delivering a persuasive presentation

Course Duration

2 days