Delf & Dalf

DALF

The diploma in advanced French language studies (DALF) is a diploma issued by the Ministry of National Education. It certifies aptitude in French as a foreign language. The DALF is made up of 2 independent diplomas that correspond to advanced levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: DALF C1 and DALF C2.

General presentation

The DALF is an official diploma, issued by the French Ministry of Education, harmonised with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.It certifies the skills acquired in French as a foreign language.

This diploma is recognised throughout the world and is valid for life.

Depending on the level passed, the DALF can enhance a curriculum vitae (CV) and make it easier to get a job in a company where the language spoken is French. It can also be used to enter a French, European or French-speaking university, as well as certain grandes écoles.

Target groups

The Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) is intended for adults and older teenagers, foreigners or French, who wish to enhance their skills in the French language for personal or professional purposes.

The DALF corresponds to an experienced user level. This implies that all the themes of society can be covered in the tests on public, personal, professional and educational levels and that the candidate is able to understand and express himself/herself on all subjects without difficulty.

DELF Junior & Scolaire

The diploma in French language studies (DELF) for adolescents, the “junior/scolaire” version, is an official diploma issued by the Ministry of National Education. There are 4 diplomas that correspond to the first 4 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1 and DELF B2.

General information

This diploma is recognised throughout the world and is valid for life. Depending on the level achieved, the DELF can facilitate acceptance to university in France, Europe or a French-speaking countries and to some grandes écoles universities.

Target groups

The DELF “junior/scholastic” is aimed at adolescents, both foreigners and French, who want to improve their French language skills.

The “junior/scholastic” version implies that only themes of interest to young people are included in the exercises. Indeed, the DELF exams assess communication skills. A young learner will be placed in a context that will make it easier for him/her to react in the “junior/school” version; he/she will thus be able to demonstrate all his/her skills to the evaluators. The DELF diploma for the “junior/school” version has the same value as a diploma for the “general public” adult version. The exam version is not indicated on the diploma.

DELF tout public (general public)

The “tout public” version of the diploma in French language studies (DELF) for adults is an official diploma issued by the Ministry of National Education. There are 4 diplomas that correspond to the first 4 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1 and DELF B2.

General presentation

DELF is an official, high-quality diploma, harmonised with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

This diploma is recognised worldwide and is valid for life.

Depending on the level, the DELF can enhance a curriculum vitae (CV) and make it easier to get a job in a company where the language spoken is French. The DELF B1 allows you to obtain French nationality. The DELF B2, and increasingly the DALF C1, allow entry into French, European or Francophone universities, and into certain grandes écoles.

Target groups

The DELF “tout public” is intended for adults and older teenagers, foreigners or French, who wish to develop their French language skills for personal or professional purposes.

The “all-public” version implies that all themes of society can be addressed in the public, personal, professional and educational exercises.

DELF PRIM

The diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) for children, Prim’ version, is an official diploma issued by the French Ministry of Education. There are 3 diplomas corresponding to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: DELF A1.1, DELF A1 and DELF A2.

General information

DELF is an official, high-quality diploma based on the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is recognised throughout the world and is valid for life. The DELF for children is above all a diploma of recognition and motivation.

Target groups

The DELF ‘Prim’ is aimed at all children who are beginners in French foreign language who are studying at elementary level or at the age or the age required to continue their studies according to the regulations in their country.

The ‘Prim’ version means that only topics of interest to young people are included in the exercises. This is because DELF exams assess communication skills. A young learner will be placed in a context that will make it easier for them to react, so they can demonstrate all their skills to the assessors. The DELF diploma for the ‘Prim’ version has the same value as a diploma for the for the ‘general public’ or ‘junior/school’ versions. The exam version is not indicated on the diploma.