DELF-DALF assessment centre - DEFLE - French as a Foreign Language

DELF-DALF assessment centre

Certifications of French language: basic (DELF) and advanced (DALF)

DELF/DALF Assessment center

Until further notice, the DELF and DALF sessions will be held. All candidates must bring their invitation letter and the exceptional travel certificate and be aware of the specific health instructions (document sent to each registered candidate) for the written and oral tests: - wearing a mask compulsory throughout written and oral tests - respect for barrier gestures and physical distancing.

 In the event of cancellation, all registered candidates will be informed individually.

Presentation of DELF and DALF diplomas

The DELF and the DALF are the official diplomas issued by the French Ministry of National Education, to certify the skills in French of foreign applicants and French people from a non-French speaking country that do not hold a French secondary school or university diploma.

The DELF is the « Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française » (French language studies diploma).

It includes 4 diplomas corresponding to the first 4 levels described by the CEFR: DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1 and DELF B2.

The DALF is the « Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française » (in-depth French language diploma).

It includes 2 independent diplomas, corresponding to the last two levels of the CEFR: DALF C1 and DALF C2.

DELF and DALF certifications are placed under the authority of France Éducation International (formerly CIEP).

What you should know about the DELF and the DALF:

-The DELF Tout public is intended for adults and older teenagers, foreigners or French people (from a non-French-speaking country that does not hold a French secondary school or university diploma), who do not speak French as their mother tongue, and who wish to enhance their skills in this language for personal or professional purposes.

- It is an official, high-quality diploma, harmonized with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.

- This diploma is recognized worldwide and is valid for life.

- The 6 diplomas that make up the DELF and the DALF are completely independent. So, if you want to take DELF A2, you don't need to take DELF A1 first.

- At each level the 4 skills are assessed: oral comprehension and oral production, written comprehension and written production.

Each skill is scored on 25 points. You must obtain a score higher than or equal to 50 points (out of 100) to obtain your diploma.

What are DELF and DALF diplomas used for?

- Depending on the level passed, the DELF can enhance a curriculum vitae (CV), and makes it easier to get a job in a company where the spoken language is French.

-The DELF A2 allows you to obtain the French resident card (since March 7th, 2018, level A2 is required for the renewal of the 10-year residence permit).

-The DELF B1 allows you to obtain French nationality.

-The DELF B2, and even sometimes DALF C1, allow entry to French, European or French-speaking universities, and to certain Grandes Écoles.

How to prepare for the DELF and DALF exam?

The Department of French as a Foreign Language Studies (DEFLE) at Bordeaux Montaigne University offers intensive preparation courses for the DELF and DALF tests.

This is an intensive course positionned before an exam session.

Face-to-face and remote courses are offered.

This course consists of 20 hours of training.

Objective of the training course:

During this training course you will ...

- know the characteristics of the different tests,

- acquire the methodological tools to pass the exam papers,

- learn to use specific strategies to pass the tests,

- train yourself to take the various tests with qualified examiners-correctors teachers of DELF and DALF,

- get personalized feedback on your performances and advice to improve your skills.

The schedule of preparation courses for DELF and DALF exams is currently being drawn up.

Please check our website regularly.

Exam sessions

2021/2022 Academic year

• December 2021 session

Registration deadline: Sunday November 14^th 2021

• February 2022 session
  
  

Registration deadline : Thursday 13^th January 2022

• May 2022 session

Registration deadline : Friday 15^th April 2022

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PAYMENT MUST BE DONE BEFORE THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE.

NO REGISTRATION WILL BE VALIDATED WITHOUT PAYMENT.

PAYMENT IN CASH MUST BE DONE BEFORE THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE, IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION.

Prices

(to which must be added 20 € management fees)

DELF A1 - DELF A2: 80 €

DELF B1 - DELF B2: 140 €

DALF C1 - DALF C2: 170 €

Intensive preparation course for DELF and DALF exams : 250 euros

Registrations

Please respect the registration dates : it is not possible to register either before or after the dates indicated above.

IMPORTANT: To prove your identity, you must be in possession of a valid identity document and a recent photo on the day of the exam (passport, residence permit, identity card or driving license).

Registration is open to DEFLE students and to independent candidates whose mother tongue is not French.

You may register and pay online directly and the link is available above in each exam session.

Contact the head of the center Sylvie SENGES (sylvie.senges @ u-bordeaux-montaigne.fr)

Contact the examination center (delf-dalf @ u-bordeaux-montaigne.fr)