Certifications
WHAT ARE DELF AND DALF?
The Diploma of French Language Studies (DELF) and the Advanced Diploma in French (DALF) are official diplomas delivered by the International Center of Pedagogical Studies in Sèvres (CIEP), operator of the French Ministry of Higher Education, to certify proficiency in French.
These diplomas are internationally recognized and validate the command of four competencies: oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral expression and written expression.
Their validity is unlimited.
The DELF is divided into four diplomas, corresponding to the four levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Level of CECRL | Diploma | User |
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A1 | DELF A1 | Elementary |
A2 | DELF A2 | |
B1 | DELF B1 | Independent |
B2 | DELF B2 |
The DALF is divided into 2 diplomas, corresponding to the two levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Level of CECRL | Diploma | User |
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C1 | DALF C1 | Experienced |
C2 | Thornton |
DELF B2, DALF C1 and DALF C2 exempt you from further language tests to pursue higher education in France.
- DELF A1 on 5 May - DELF Prim + B1 + B2 on 7 May - DELF A2 on 12 May
Fees : 16 JOD/level
Scolaire and primaire session for 2017, from 11 April to 24 May (registration from 11 to 19 February).
RATES: Test of French Knowledge (CIEP) Mandatory tests : 90 JOD Optional tests : 50 JOD/test