DELF Junior and DELF Prim

DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates from outside France in the French language. DELF and DALF are composed of 6 independent diplomas that correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

There is also a specially adapted version of the DELF diplomas for teenagers.

The examinations can be taken in 900 approved examination centres in 154 countries, including France. The DELF and DALF qualifications are consistent with:

• international standards for test development (www.alte.org)
• the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (www.coe.int)

The DELF and DALF qualifications are under the authority of the Commission Nationale du DELF et du DALF [National Commission for DELF and DALF] whose headquarters are at the CIEP. The 6 diplomas that make up DELF and DALF are completely independent. This means that candidates can register for the examination of their choice, according to their level. At each level, 4 skills are evaluated: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

► DELF Prim

DELF Prim is the first level in the DELF / DALF series of certificates awarded by the French Ministry of Education for proficiency in French as a Foreign Language.

DELF Prim is intended for children who are beginners in French as a Foreign Language and who are either undertaking studies corresponding to the French elementary level or are the right age to undertake such studies under the regulations applicable in their country. Successful candidates receive a certificate identical to the general public version.

DELF Prim is composed of individual certificates corresponding to the initial levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).

It assesses the four language skills:

• Listening comprehension
• Reading comprehension
• Speaking skills
• Writing skills

The tests are built on the same model as the DELF for adults, but with topics adapted to suit the age group in question.

► DELF, junior version

The junior version of DELF has the same basic structure as the standard DELF. Only the topics are different: the materials take into account the interests of young people.

It can only be taken by children of secondary-level age. The diploma awarded is identical to the standard DELF diploma.

The examinations are independent, and candidates can register for the examination of their choice. Each examination evaluates the four communication skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking.

There are four diplomas for teenagers and schoolchildren:

► 2012 Timetable for the DELF PRIM examinations (May)

► 2012 Timetable for the DELF Junior examinations (June and October)

Please download the enrolment form:   

registration_form_2012.pdf 

 Informations : delfdalf@afbrisbane.com