The
DELF ("Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française")
and DALF ("Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française")
are the names of 6 diplomas you can take to prove your advancing
levels of learning in the French language. Our Montpellier
School runs a DELF/DALF Exams Course prepares you the 3 different
levels of the exams DELF B1, DELF B2 and DALF C1 exam. You
will need to study at the school before hand to reach at least
the DELF B2 or you may be at this level or higher already.
Preparation for DELF A1 and DELF A2 can take place in the
Intensive Course covering all key exam elements. Do not worry
too much if you are unsure what level your French is as our
school will test your current level upon arrival.
Our French courses consists of the Standard Course + 60
extra classes for special exams training held over the last
6 weeks prior to the exam. We recommend that you stay for
at least 8 to 12 weeks and Students staying for more than
6 weeks can start in the 30 lessons Intensive Course which
covers all aspects of the exam, so you will feel confident
and prepared before you start the Exam Preparation courses.
This table may help you establish the exam you might be
able to take and approximate preparation time you may need,
according to your current level of French.
|
Current level
|
Beginner
|
Elementary
|
Intermediate 1
|
Intermediate 2
|
|
DELF A1
|
4 weeks
|
2 weeks
|
none
|
none
|
|
DELF A2
|
10 weeks
|
6 weeks
|
2 weeks
|
none
|
|
DELF B1
|
16 weeks
|
12 weeks
|
6-8 weeks
|
2 weeks
|
|
DALF C1
|
26 weeks
|
22 weeks
|
18-20 weeks
|
12-14 weeks
|
|
DALF C2
|
32 weeks
|
28 weeks
|
24-26 weeks
|
18-20 weeks
|
The DELF/ DALF Examinations are awarded by the French Ministry
of Education and have are recognized everywhere. Many student
find that taking the exams are excellent for professional
purposes.
