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WHAT IS DELF/DALF?
DELF - Diplôme d'études en langue française / DALF - Diplôme approfondi de langue française Scroll down for more information on DELF/DALF and its levels. AF Nelson Tasman offers DELF - a way to get international recognition for your French. It shows potential employers /universities your level of French. This page has relevant information if you would like to do DELF. EXAMINATION INFO - NELSON 2019 DELF tous public and DELF Prim No May exam Saturday 9 November (15 July - 30 August) Please note that the examination fees need to be paid for by the final registration date or you will not be entered for the examination. DELF scolaire: 9:00am Saturday 31 August - see your teacher for more details. Register by Friday 6 June Download calendar and fees: 2019 |
DELF/DALF are exams that you can sit to say what level of French you are working at. They are the only French as a foreign language diplomas issued by the French Ministry of Education. They are valid for life and are recognized worldwide.
There are 4 DELF diplomas that you can sit and 2 DELF which are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. (See Wikipedia for an easy summary) General Information including sample exam papers: http://www.ciep.fr/en DELF exams preparation workshops and courses Anne Wheeler or 027 381 9791 annewheelerfrench@gmail.com Caroline Hyde or 027 962 1599 carolinehyde.nz@gmail.com |
DELF Prim / Junior
For children aged 8 to 12 years 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. Please note there is no DALF Prim (C1 and C2). Here are some examples of sample exam papers to give you an idea of what your child can expect. You can also check the CIEP website to learn more about the exam. |
DELF Scolaire
For students aged 13 to 18 years. DELF Scolaire is run in conjunction with Nelson/Tasman schools so registration is through students' French teacher. We do help examine and administer this examination but that is all. Saturday 31 August Enrolments due 31 May to your French teacher 
DELF tout public
For adults There is no time limit to the validity of the diplomas. The diplomas are independent and the top levels of the DALF give access to all French universities and to an ever growing number of European and francophone universities, eliminating the need for pre-admission French language tests. Both the DELF and the DALF diplomas are ideal additions to your resumés as their quality is recognised all over the world, notably by French and European employers. There are six different levels for Adults (Tout publics) and four different levels for children (12 to 18 years). Here are some sample exam papers to give you an idea of what to expect. You can also check the CIEP website to learn more about the exam. |
