INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DIPLOMAS

French language skills officially recognized for life

DELF AND DALF ARE RECOGNIZED IN 164 COUNTRIES AND OFFERED BY MORE THAN 1000 AUTHORIZED CENTRES IN THE WORLD, INCLUDING 20 CENTRES LOCATED IN CANADA.

DELFDIPLÔME D’ÉTUDES EN LANGUE FRANÇAISE

DALFDIPLÔME APPROFONDI EN LANGUE FRANÇAISE

Je passe le DELF pour mon plaisir et parce que je voudrais faire, à Londres, une école de tourisme, alors j’ai besoin du diplôme. PILAR, SPAIN

The DELF and DALF are official diplomas from France’s national Ministry of Education. They are valid for life, awarded and recognized around the world.

Each year, more than 300,000 diplomas are awarded worldwide (Canada: 81 in 2005, nearly 3000 currently).

An evaluation of second-language proficiency:

The DELF and DALF officially certify the ability of students to use the French language in real-life situations based on the six competence levels identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFRL) for Languages, an international standard.

Thus there are six separate examinations, including adaptations for all ages and all segments of the population.

CEFRL DELF/DALF USER C2 DALF C2

PROFICIENT C1 DALF C1

B2 DELF B2 INDEPENDENT

B1 DELF B1

A2 DELF A2 BASIC

A1 DELF A1

At each level, five skills are assessed: listening, reading, writing, oral presentation and oral interaction.

The assessors are trained by authorized experts, thus ensuring worldwide uniform standards of evaluation.

The exam topics are pre-tested in order to reflect the linguistic and cultural diversity in the world.

Any item identified as ambiguous or that may lead to various interpretations is eliminated.

THE VALUE OF DELF AND DALF Today French is an official language in almost 50 countries, including Canada. It is spoken by more than 200 million people on five continents. It is an official language of the United Nations as well as many other international organizations.

An international recognition of French language proficiency:• Life-long certifications that can be taken in your

own or in another country

• You will be evaluated according to the same international standards as in any other centre worldwide

• Enhanced international student and professional mobility

A testimonial to your success in learning French at secondary school level:• A recognition in meaningful terms of your

accomplishments on the path to learning French

• A great addition to your high school transcript

• An attractive diploma to frame and display

Advantages for postsecondary education:• Access to a university in France (B2 or higher level)

• A diploma recognized internationally by francophone postsecondary institutions, including a growing number in Canada

A real asset for your résumé, an aid to professional advancement:• Added opportunities to work in a francophone

region or country or in a bilingual environment

• A wide range of attractive career opportunities throughout Canada and around the world. Access to higher responsibilities

• Access to advancement within many careers

DELF PRIMIt is designed for children at the elementary-school level.

Delf Prim is available at three levels: A1.1 (a new level for the very first steps), A1 and A2.

What are the advantages of the Delf Prim?• Topics suited to children’s interests and adapted

to their age

• Validation of the first stage of French language learning

• Encouragement to continue learning French

• An internationally recognized diploma

DELF SCOLAIRE AND JUNIORDELF Scolaire is equivalent to DELF Junior, but is designed to be offered to adolescents at the secondary school level by education systems as an integral part of the curriculum (A1 to B2).

The advantages of the DELF Scolaire / Junior:• Themes adapted for adolescents

• Validation of their language learning

• Encouragement to continue learning French

• DELF Scolaire is offered in more than 35 countries

• DELF Junior is offered through the Alliance française network in 53 countries

Both exams can be taken in Canada, where the average success rate is over 97%.

DELF TOUS PUBLICSDELF Tous Publics is designed for individuals who wish or need to receive official certification of their French second language proficiency level.

It is available at the A1, A2, B1 and B2 levels.

The advantages of DELF Tous Publics:• International student and professional mobility

• Integration into a university in France or a francophone university (level B2, sometimes C1)

• Official certification of French second language proficiency level

• International reference for life

DELF PRODiplôme d’études en langue française « option professionnelle »

This “professional option” is for individuals who wish to work or pursue a career in a bilingual or francophone environment. DELF Pro is available at the A1 - B2 levels.

The advantages of Delf Pro: • Themes adapted to the work environment

• Assesses communication skills necessary in most everyday professional situations

• The special mention on the diploma is an additional asset for your résumé

• Enhances professional mobility

Alliance française centres in Canada were among the forerunners in the implementation of the DELF Pro by participating in the pilot phase of this new option, which was added in 2010.

DALF Diplôme Approfondi en Langue Française

DALF is designed for adults, postsecondary students, academics and professionals.

The advantages of DALF:

• Official certification of French second language proficiency level

• Integration into a French or francophone university

• Student and professional mobility

• A lifelong international reference

DALF is available at the C1 and C2 levels.

Ça me donne un défi puis c’est aussi... beaucoup de notre société est en anglais alors ce serait plus facile de trouver un emploi en français.MITCHELL, ALBERTA, CANADA

Je voulais mieux pouvoir communiquer avec mes collègues romands de l’entreprise où je travaille. Avec le DELF, j’ai obtenu deux choses à la fois : je comprends mieux mes collègues au téléphone et j’ai un diplôme.ANNE, SWITZERLAND

Je veux faire une bonne impression quand je vais à l’étranger. Le DELF me donne de l’assurance pour le français.SASCHA, GERMANY