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<h1 style="text-align: left;">DELF / DALF French Diplomas</h1>
<p style="text-align: left; font-size: 1.15rem;">
Official French-language diplomas awarded by France Éducation international. Recognised worldwide, DELF and DALF certify your French
proficiency from beginner to advanced level and open doors to study, work, and life in French-speaking environments.
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<h2>What are DELF and DALF?</h2>
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<p>
DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are the only diplomas for French as a
foreign language issued by the French Ministry of Education. They are valid for life and recognised by employers, universities, and
immigration authorities around the world.
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<p>
Each diploma corresponds to one of the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), giving candidates a
clear target and an internationally respected credential.
</p>
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<h3>Who are they for?</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Students</strong> seeking entry to French or Francophone universities</li>
<li><strong>Professionals</strong> who need certified French for career progression</li>
<li><strong>Migrants</strong> applying for visas, residency, or citizenship</li>
<li><strong>Academics</strong> and researchers working in French-speaking institutions</li>
<li><strong>Lifelong learners</strong> who want a formal milestone for their French journey</li>
</ul>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Six Levels Aligned to the CEFR</h2>
<p style="text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">
Choose the diploma that matches your current ability. DELF covers A1 to B2; DALF covers C1 and C2.
</p>
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<h3>DELF A1<br /></h3>
<strong>Beginner</strong><br />
Understand and use familiar everyday expressions. Introduce yourself and others and ask/answer simple questions.
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<h3>DELF A2<br /></h3>
<strong>Elementary</strong><br />
Communicate in routine tasks requiring direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities.
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<h3>DELF B1<br /></h3>
<strong>Intermediate</strong><br />
Deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling and produce connected text on familiar topics.
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<h3>DELF B2</h3>
<strong>Upper Intermediate</strong><br />
Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity and produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
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<h3>DELF C1</h3>
<strong>Advanced</strong><br />
Express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Use language flexibly for social, academic, and
professional purposes.
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<h3>DELF C2</h3>
<strong>Proficiency</strong><br />
Express yourself spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely, distinguishing finer shades of meaning even in complex situations.
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Exam Format & Components</h2>
<p style="text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">
Each DELF / DALF exam assesses four core language skills through five test components.
</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Listening</h3>
<p>Comprehension of recordings ranging from short exchanges to longer interviews and presentations, depending on the level.</p>
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<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" cardSize="sm">
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<h3>Reading</h3>
<p>Understanding of authentic texts such as articles, adverts, letters, and literary extracts, with comprehension and analysis tasks.</p>
</templates:card>
<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" cardSize="sm">
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<h3>Writing</h3>
<p>Written production tasks including messages, letters, essays, or syntheses, assessed for structure, accuracy, and register.</p>
</templates:card>
<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" cardSize="sm">
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<h3>Spoken Production</h3>
<p>A monologue task where candidates present, argue, or synthesise a topic, demonstrating fluency, coherence, and range.</p>
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<h3>Spoken Interaction</h3>
<p>A structured discussion with an examiner, testing the ability to exchange information, justify opinions, and negotiate meaning.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Upcoming DELF/DALF Exams</h2>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;">DELF / DALF French Diplomas</h1>
<p style="text-align: left; font-size: 1.15rem;">
Official French-language diplomas awarded by France Éducation international. Recognised worldwide, DELF and DALF certify your French
proficiency from beginner to advanced level and open doors to study, work, and life in French-speaking environments.
</p>
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</templates:row>
</templates:section>
<templates:section paddingTop="6rem" paddingBottom="0rem" paddingLeft="1rem" paddingRight="1rem" contentsize="md">
<h2>What are DELF and DALF?</h2>
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<templates:column width="6">
<p>
DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are the only diplomas for French as a
foreign language issued by the French Ministry of Education. They are valid for life and recognised by employers, universities, and
immigration authorities around the world.
</p>
<p>
Each diploma corresponds to one of the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), giving candidates a
clear target and an internationally respected credential.
</p>
</templates:column>
<templates:column width="6">
<h3>Who are they for?</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Students</strong> seeking entry to French or Francophone universities</li>
<li><strong>Professionals</strong> who need certified French for career progression</li>
<li><strong>Migrants</strong> applying for visas, residency, or citizenship</li>
<li><strong>Academics</strong> and researchers working in French-speaking institutions</li>
<li><strong>Lifelong learners</strong> who want a formal milestone for their French journey</li>
</ul>
</templates:column>
</templates:row>
</templates:section>
<templates:section paddingTop="6rem" paddingBottom="6rem" paddingLeft="1rem" paddingRight="1rem" contentsize="md">
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Six Levels Aligned to the CEFR</h2>
<p style="text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">
Choose the diploma that matches your current ability. DELF covers A1 to B2; DALF covers C1 and C2.
</p>
<templates:flexlayout style="justify-content: center; align-items: stretch; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 2rem; text-align: center">
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<h3>DELF A1<br /></h3>
<strong>Beginner</strong><br />
Understand and use familiar everyday expressions. Introduce yourself and others and ask/answer simple questions.
</templates:card>
<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" cardSize="lg">
<h3>DELF A2<br /></h3>
<strong>Elementary</strong><br />
Communicate in routine tasks requiring direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities.
</templates:card>
<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" cardSize="lg">
<h3>DELF B1<br /></h3>
<strong>Intermediate</strong><br />
Deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling and produce connected text on familiar topics.
</templates:card>
<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" cardSize="lg">
<h3>DELF B2</h3>
<strong>Upper Intermediate</strong><br />
Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity and produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
</templates:card>
<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" cardSize="lg">
<h3>DELF C1</h3>
<strong>Advanced</strong><br />
Express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Use language flexibly for social, academic, and
professional purposes.
</templates:card>
<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" cardSize="lg">
<h3>DELF C2</h3>
<strong>Proficiency</strong><br />
Express yourself spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely, distinguishing finer shades of meaning even in complex situations.
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</templates:section>
<templates:section paddingTop="0rem" paddingBottom="0rem" paddingLeft="1rem" paddingRight="1rem" contentsize="md">
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Exam Format & Components</h2>
<p style="text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">
Each DELF / DALF exam assesses four core language skills through five test components.
</p>
<templates:flexlayout style="justify-content: center; align-items: stretch; text-align: center">
<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); text-align: center" cardSize="sm">
<standard:icon library="fontawesome" iconstyle="solid" iconname="headphones" style="margin-right: 8px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #d2042d; padding: 9px" width="37" height="37" />
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Listening</h3>
<p>Comprehension of recordings ranging from short exchanges to longer interviews and presentations, depending on the level.</p>
</templates:card>
<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" cardSize="sm">
<standard:icon library="fontawesome" iconstyle="solid" iconname="book-open" style="margin-right: 8px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #d2042d; padding: 9px" width="37" height="37" />
<h3>Reading</h3>
<p>Understanding of authentic texts such as articles, adverts, letters, and literary extracts, with comprehension and analysis tasks.</p>
</templates:card>
<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" cardSize="sm">
<standard:icon library="fontawesome" iconstyle="solid" iconname="pen-nib" style="margin-right: 8px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #d2042d; padding: 9px" width="37" height="37" />
<h3>Writing</h3>
<p>Written production tasks including messages, letters, essays, or syntheses, assessed for structure, accuracy, and register.</p>
</templates:card>
<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" cardSize="sm">
<p><standard:icon library="fontawesome" iconstyle="solid" iconname="microphone" style="margin-right: 8px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #d2042d; padding: 9px" width="37" height="37" /></p>
<h3>Spoken Production</h3>
<p>A monologue task where candidates present, argue, or synthesise a topic, demonstrating fluency, coherence, and range.</p>
</templates:card>
<templates:card bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 20px; margin: 10px; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" cardSize="sm">
<p><standard:icon library="fontawesome" iconstyle="solid" iconname="comments" style="margin-right: 8px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #d2042d; padding: 9px" width="37" height="37" /></p>
<h3>Spoken Interaction</h3>
<p>A structured discussion with an examiner, testing the ability to exchange information, justify opinions, and negotiate meaning.</p>
</templates:card>
</templates:flexlayout>
</templates:section>
<templates:section paddingTop="6rem" paddingBottom="6rem">
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Upcoming DELF/DALF Exams</h2>
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