Exams

French Diplomas - DELF/DALF

The DELF - DALF exams (DELF is the acronym for Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française, DALF means  Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official French proficiency diplomas administered by the French Government and the French Ministry for Education.

Why take the DELF/DALF exam ? 

The  DELF/DALF diplomas are official French language certifications for non-native speakers administered by the French Ministry for Education and recognised in 165 countries.

A DELF diploma is required to apply to French universities and is a great asset to show on your CV. Each year, over 300,000 students register to take the DELF exams. There are 6 levels available, from beginner to advanced. You can register to take several levels during the same exam session... and  your results are valid for life!

What diplomas should I take?

The 6 DELF and DALF diplomas are independent from one another, so you can take the examination of your choice. You can also sit the examination for a number of diplomas during the same examination session. If you are studying at Alliance or not, please refer to the level and examinations description  HERE in order to decide which exam level you should sit for.

If you want to take the DALF exam or  have any questions on your level, please contact  adelaide@af.org.au or call us on 8272 4281.
 

How do I register for the DELF/DALF examinations?

1. Download the Enrolment form - DELF/DALF 2021 ,  print it and fill it out using capital letters - please note that the information you provide on the form will appear on your diploma. Diplomas will only be issued once, therefore it is your responsibility to ensure you provide accurate details with an easy-to-read handwriting.
2.  Email your completed registration form before the deadline.
3. Pay online for your chosen exam.

We draw your attention to the fact that the completed enrolment form accompanied by the payment is essential to consider the complete registration.

If providing payment for a third party, please add a comment to specify who will be taking the exam.

DELF DELF A1 - $200 DELF A2 - $200 DELF B1 - $250 DELF B2 - $250 DALF C1 - $300 DALF C2 - $300

2021 Exam Sessions - DELF TOUT PUBLIC (ADULTS)

To enrol or get more information about DELF, give us a call at +61 (0)8 8272 4281, email us at adelaide@af.org.au or ask Reception.

French Diplomas - DELF PRIM AND JUNIOR EXAMS

DELF PRIM

Designed for children in Primary School, between 7 and 12 years old, the DELF PRIM  is the official French language diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education. Children can register to one of the three first level: A1.1, A1 or A2.

This diploma has the same value than the DELF for adults and is valid for life. It is the opportunity for children in Primary school to demonstrate their French language skills, be rewarded for their work at school and get used to sitting exams for certificates from the beginning of their French studies.

DELF JUNIOR

Designed for teenagers  between 12 and 17 years old, the DELF JUNIOR  is the official French language diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education. 

The DELF Junior possesses all the qualities of the  DELF for adults  while tackling topics which are adapted to teenagers. They certify the French as Second Language learner skills at four different levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), thus there are four separated diplomas:   A1(Discovery), 
A2 (Intermediate), B1 (Independent) and B2 (Advanced).

The examinations are independent, candidates can register for a level without any prerequisite for the examination of their choice. The diploma is valid for life!

Why take the DELF exam ? 

Recognised in 165 countries, The DELF Prim and Junior exams, as well as the Baccalauréat and the Brevet, are official French certifications administered by the French Ministry of Education. 

Click HERE to download the pdf description of the DELF and DALF levels and examinations. 

What diplomas should I take?

 If you are studying at Alliance or not,  please refer to the level and examinations description HERE in order to decide which exam level you should sit for.

If you have any questions on your level, please contact adelaide@af.org.au or call us on 8272 4281.

How do I enrol to sit for the DELF examination?

1. Download  the pdf Fiche d'Inscription (Enrolment form Kids and Teens DELF 2021), print it and fill it in VERY CLEARLY in capital letters - please note that the information that you provide on your form will appear on your diploma. We do not re-issue diplomas, therefore it is your responsibility to provide correct and easily readable details!

2. Email your completed enrolment by the deadline with your payment.

• DELF PRIM is for children aged up from 7 to 12 years old, beginners in French.
  
• DELF JUNIOR is for teenagers aged 12-17 years old and young French citizens schooled in a local institution.

3. Pay online for your chosen exam.
When you pay online, please add a comment to specify the name of your child.

We draw your attention to the fact that the completed enrolment form accompanied by the payment is essential to consider the complete registration.

DELF PRIM DELF A1 - $135     DELF A1.1 - $135       DELF A2 - $135

DELF JUNIOR DELF A1 - $150 DELF A2 - $150 DELF B1 - $175 DELF B2 - $175

Description of the tests and a sample of tests in DELF Prim A1

2021 Exam sessions

DELF JUNIOR, for teenagers aged 12-17 years old and young French citizens schooled in a local institution.

DELF PRIM, for children aged up from 7 to 12 years old, beginners in French.

DAEFLE

The DAEFLE (Diplôme d’aptitude à l’Enseignement du Français Langue Etrangère) is a diploma offered by the Alliance Française de Paris Ile de France, in collaboration with the CNED. It is aimed at anyone wishing to gain a professional qualification in the domain of teaching French as a foreign language (FLE).

The DAEFLE is a distance learning course for initial or further training. The diploma is awarded after 480 hours of training (6 modules) and success in the final exam (a preparatory module over several sessions is possible).

Click here for further information. 

STRUCTURE

The DAEFLE exams are divided into 2 parts :

The "Test d'accès" (entry test), which is a 35 mn online test to be completed.

The "Final Exam", including:
- A test on the compulsory modules: 4h from 9am to 1pm (80 points)
- A test on the optional modules: 1h30 from 2.30pm to 4pm (20 points)

Registrations close 30/4/2021

Final Exam date 09/06/2021

Contact adelaide@af.org.au for more information about the exam.