Bonjour à toutes et à tous ! Today, I would like us to take a closer look into the different French exams that you can take. DELF, DALF, TCF… Let’s try to understand everything in today’s article.
Different French exams you can take – Écouter
1. DELF
Level: A1.1 – B2
Certifications adapted to your level.
What for: To apply for residency in France (A2 for a 10 year residency permit) or a French speaking country, to enroll in a French university (at least B2), or to apply for French citizenship (at least B1).
In the DELF series, you have:
DELF Tous publics – For adults (18 and above), who would like to validate their learning of the French language in an official and permanent way. The DELF Tous Publics is composed of 4 levels: A1, A2, B1 and B2.
DELF Pro – More centered on the professional French and work environment.
DILF (Diplôme d’Initiation à la Langue Française) – For A1.1 learners in French. This is for those who just begun learning French, this is the first step before the DELF A1. This is only offered in France.
DELF Prim’ and DELF Junior et Scolaire – For children(Prim’) and teenagers (Junior et Scolaire).
The validity of the DELF (and DALF) series of exams is permanent. This means that the certification doesn’t expire. They are also delivered by le Ministère Français de l’Éducation Nationale (the French Ministry of Education).
A preparation is also necessary in order to take the DELF (and DALF) exams. Since the exams are very comprehensive, it’s good to know what to expect for each level.
2. DALF
The C1 and C2 levels are the highest. Regarding French exams you can take to certify your level, DALF C1 and C2 are the pinnacle of French language diplomas. Obtaining a DALF is a guarantee of a very high level of mastery of the French language.
If you would like to enroll in a French university and already have a DALF certification, you don’t need to pass any other DELF test.
3. TCF
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4. TEF
5. DFP
This diploma can be recognized worldwide. You have different categories of DFP, according to your work environment:
AFFAIRES (Business)
RELATIONS INTERNATIONALES (International Relations)
TOURISME-HÔTELLERIE-RESTAURATION (Tourism – Hotel Industry – Catering)
SANTÉ (Health)
The exam will depend on your level and the industry, of course, but will focus on more practical skills. Since this is, like the DELF and DALF, a diploma, it will require some preparation beforehand.
However, the validity is also permanent, unlike the TEF and TCF.
That was it for today, as I simply wanted to give you some quick info on the different exams you can take, at least the official ones that are recognized in France and French speaking countries.
