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Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF)
The DELF and DALF examinations are the most popular French language examinations. The examinations always consist of a written and a verbal part, whereby every part of the examination is provided by the Institut Française and are corrected anonymously.
DELF and DALF are the sole language certificates for French as a foreign language that the French Ministry of Education will accept. DELF and DALF diplomas are internationally recognised.
DELF examines basic knowledge in French; necessary to function in daily interaction. The Premier Degré is based on four parts that have different emphasis.
From 2005 regulations and certifications have to comply with the Council of Europe.
Competence Levels from DELF
The certificate consists of four independent certifications of diverse levels.
- DELF A1
- DELF A2
- DELF B1
- DELF B2
Structure of exam
Every diploma is evaluated through four abilities:
- Verbal skills
- Written skills
- Listening comprehension
- Reading comprehension
Assessment
Students must acquire 20 points (highest) but not less than 10 points (lowest).
Distinctive feature
Students may complete a stage of the evaluation in its entirety or may choose to combine skills and comprehension levels as they wish to be tested. Each of these stages is accredited.