Testing Center (DELF, DALF, and DELE)

DELF Prim

A diploma of French Language Studies issued by the French Ministry of Education, managed by the Centre international d’études pédagogiques (CIEP). It comprises three levels: A1.1, A1, and A2, aligning with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

This diploma provides an opportunity for children to showcase their French language proficiency, receive recognition for their efforts in school, and familiarize themselves with exam settings from the onset of their French learning journey. Parents play a crucial role in supporting their child's progress and preparing them for success at each level of the DELF throughout their academic career.

DELF TP

The "tout public" version of the DELF, designed for adults, is an official diploma issued by the Ministry of National Education. It encompasses four diplomas aligning with the initial four levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1, and DELF B2.

DELF Junior/Scolaire

An official diploma in French language studies is issued by the Ministry of National Education. It consists of four diplomas aligned with the first four levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1, and DELF B2.

Recognized worldwide, the DELF is a prestigious and standardized diploma, reflecting the levels of proficiency outlined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It holds lifelong validity.

Achieving various levels of the DELF can enhance opportunities for admission to universities in France, Europe, French-speaking countries, as well as some grandes écoles universities.

France Education International - DELF Junior/Scolaire

DALF

An official diploma issued by the French Ministry of Education is aligned with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, certifying proficiency in French as a foreign language.

The diploma holds global recognition and remains valid indefinitely.

Depending on the level achieved, the DALF can significantly bolster one's curriculum vitae (CV) and facilitate employment opportunities in French-speaking environments. Additionally, it serves as a gateway to admission into French, European, or Francophone universities, as well as certain prestigious grandes écoles.

https://www.france-education-international.fr/en/diplome/dalf?langue=en
 

TCF

The TCF is the language level test set by the French Ministry for National Education, Young People, and Sports. It assesses general French language skills for those whose first language is not French.

Therefore, it is recognized by the following for this purpose:

Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation

• Department for Integration and Nationality Acquisition (part of the Ministry of the Interior)
• Ministry of Culture
• Québec Ministry for Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI)
• University authorities
• Language learning centers
• The workplace
   

Certifies that the student is able to communicate using the language in a basic way in situations having to do with immediate needs or everyday situations. 

Certifies that the candidate can understand commonly used, everyday phrases and expressions related to areas of experience especially relevant to them (basic information about themselves and their families, shopping, places of interest, work, etc.).

Certifies candidates’ capacity to understand the gist of clear texts, in standard language, if they involve well-known topics related to work, studies or leisure. It also certifies students’ ability to deal with most situations that occur while travelling in areas where Spanish is spoken; to produce simple and coherent texts about familiar topics, or topics of personal interest; and lastly to be able to describe experiences, events, wishes and hopes, as well as to be able to briefly express opinions or explain plans.

Certifies students’ ability to interact with native speakers with a sufficient degree of fluency and spontaneity to enable easy and natural communication between interlocutors; produce clear and detailed texts about diverse topics, as well as defend an opinion about general topics, expressing the pros and cons for each argument; and lastly, understand the gist of complex texts about both concrete and abstract topics, including technical texts, provided they are within the candidate’s area of expertise. 

Certifies sufficient linguistic competence to understand a wide variety of lengthy, and somewhat demanding texts, as well as to grasp implicit meaning in the same; to express themselves fluently and spontaneously without apparent effort to find the right words; to be able to use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes; and finally, to be able to produce clear, well-structured, and detailed texts about topics of some complexity, correctly using mechanisms of organization, articulation, and cohesion in the text.

Certifies sufficient linguistic competence to communicate effectively in any situation, proving ability to spontaneously adapt to any context, with a high degree of precision. The language users show subtle control of nuances which allow for fluent and natural expression in all interactions.