INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
FRENCH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES


DELF: Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française
DALF: Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française


- What is DELF- DALF?

Created in 1985, the DELF (French Language Study Diploma) and the DALF (Advanced French language Diploma) are the first French as a foreign language diploma to have international value. These diplomas have been thought at a European level (European Council) and the French Ministry of National Education officially issues them. They have already been adopted in nearly 120 countries as French language reference examinations.


- Why appear for this exam?
  • With a DALF, a student can gain direct access to any French speaking university without having to appear for an entrance linguistic test.without having to appear for an entrance linguistic test.
  • DELF/DALF functions with a system of certificates, wherein a student can appear for each following certificates in other recognized Indian Centers as well as all over the world. Any single certificates gained is earned for a lifetime.
  • DELF/DALF is nowadays the most legitimate certificate for any professional or any student who wants to go for Higher Studies in a French speaking country.

- What are the levels of competencies in French?

  • DELF A1 & A2: certifies basic proficiency in French; the ability to communicate in French in all day-to-day situations and B1 & B2, in deepening of these skills; It includes a general knowledge of civilization and the first elements of specialized French in the area chosen by the candidate.
  • DALF C1 & C2: corresponds to a level of achievement in French suitable for university study.

    The Delf and Dalf certificates are harmonized with the Common European Framework of Reference for languages from the Council of Europe. There are six certificates and each certificate corresponds to one of the six levels
  • DELF

    Basic user

    A1 (150h)
    A2 (150h)
    DELF Independent user B1 (150h)
    B2 (150h)
    DALF Proficient user C1 (200h)
    C2

    - Who can register?
    Registration is open to everybody (except French nationals). There is no pre-requisite for registration and no specific training is required.

    The students of Diplôme de Langue Française (French Language Diploma) or the Diplôme Supérieur de Langue et Culture Francaises (Senior Diploma in French Language and Culture) of the Alliance Française of Paris, can register directly for DALF.

    Please note that it is an advantage to have studied French with an approach and a textbook compatible with the DELF/DALF philosophy.

    - Where to register for the exams?
    The Alliance Française of Hyderabad is an official Center for these prestigious exams; therefore, all those who are interested may come to the Centre in West Marredpally to register for the same.

    - When to register?

    Session dates in 2008 & 2009

    Starting date of registration

    Last date of registration

    17th to 22nd Nov 2008

    20/10/2008

    10/11/08

    16th to 21st Feb 2009

    19/01/2009

    02/02/2009

    18th to 23rd May 2009

    20/04/2009

    11/05/2009

    17th to 22nd Aug 2009

    20/07/2009

    10/08/2009


    - How much does it cost?
    A1
    A2
    B1
    B2
    C1
    C2
    Rs 600/-
    Rs 700/-
    Rs 900/-
    Rs 1200/-
    Rs 1350/-
    Rs 1550/-
               


    - Other Centres in India?
      Ahmedabad Goa
      Bangalore Hyderabad
      Chandigarh Mumbai
      Chennai Pune
      Delhi Thiruvananthapuram


    For more details contact the Alliance Française of Hyderabad on 27700734/35/36 or e-mail at
    afhyderabad@eth.net, courseshyderabad@afindia.org

 
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