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Dipl么me d'茅tudes en langue fran莽aise (DELF) / Dipl么me approfondi de langue fran莽aise (DALF)
These diplomas, issued by the Minist猫re de l'脡ducation Nationale (France), are open to students learning French or anyone interested in receiving official certification of their proficiency in French as a second or foreign language. Passing the DALF eliminates the need to take entry-level language tests in all French universities.
Description
The DELF, level 1, covers the acquisition of basic skills in French: the ability to communicate in normal, everyday situations.
| DELF, level 1 | |
|---|---|
| 2 units: | -A1 |
| -A2 | |
The DELF, level 2, covers the further development of these skills. It presents a general overview of French-speaking civilization (in France, Quebec, etc.) and an introduction to the specialized usage of French in a discipline of the candidate's choice.
| DELF, level 2 | |
|---|---|
| 2 units: | -B1 |
| -B2 | |
Conditions
The DELF is composed of four (4) units. The DALF is composed of two (2) units. You may obtain them separately in the country or countries of your choice. Each unit represents approximately 100 hours of study and is certified by a diploma. All marks are final and not subject to appeal.
You can undertake the different units at your own pace; you will retain credit for all units that you have passed. If you wish, you can spread your study of the units over several years, or you can attempt the examinations for several units in the same session (for example, the two units of the DELF, level 1). No previous diploma is required for a candidate to register for the DELF/DALF exams, and neither is proof of specific preparation or level.
Registration forms are available at: www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/languages/testing-and-certification/delfdalf-certification/registration.
- Telephone: 514-398-1484
- Fax: 514-398-1769
- Email: translation.conted [at] mcgill.ca
Detailed information, including dates, fees, and registration forms can be found on the following website:
More information about the exams can be found at:
- France: Centre international d'茅tudes p茅dagogiques: DELF DALF
- Canada: DELF-DALF website:
DELF/DALF Equivalencies
| DELF/DALF | Council of Europe | ALTE* |
|---|---|---|
| DALF C2 | C2 | 5 |
| DALF C1 | C1 | 4 |
| DELF B2 (formerly Units A5 and A6) | B2 | 3 |
| DELF B1 (formerly Units A3 and A4) | B1 | 2 |
| DELF A2 | A2 | 1 |
| DELFA1 | A1 | |
| * Association of Language Testers in Europe | ||
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2014-2015 (last updated Apr. 15, 2014) (disclaimer)
School of Continuing Studies—2014-2015 (last updated Apr. 15, 2014) (disclaimer)