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Delf Exam Preparation

The Delf examination is organised by the French Ministry of Education. The Delf diploma is the official French proficiency exam just as the 'TOEFL' is for the English language.

The Centre International d'Antibes is one of the very few French language schools that offers a complete preparation course for the Delf exam. Our sucess rate for the DELF exam of 97% in 2014 proves the efficiency of our preparation course.

Our DELF exam preparations

Delf 20 lessons
  • 20 lessons x 45 minutes per week
  • Monday to Friday from 9am - 12.20noon (12 students max./class)
Delf 30 lessons
  • 30 lessons x 45 minutes per week
  • Monday to Friday from 9am - 12.20noon (12 students max./class)
  • Tuesday to Friday from 2pm to 4pm (8 students max./class)

Dates d'arrivées: 

            Duration

Arrival datesMinimum admission level (1) Diploma achievable (2) Nr lessons/week
16 weeks
08.02 - 08.03 - 05.04 - 21.06 - 23.08
BeginnerA2 - B1 - B220 / 30
12 weeks
04.01* - 08.03 - 05.04 - 03.05 - 19.07 - 20.09
BeginnerA2 - B1 - B220 / 30
8 weeks
25.01 - 05.04 - 03.05 - 31.05 - 16.08 - 18.10
A1A2 - B1 - B220 / 30
6 weeks
19.04 - 17.05 - 30.08
A1A1 - A2 - B1 - B230 (3)
08.02 - 14.06 - 01.11
A2A2 - B1 - B2
4 weeks
22.02 - 03.05 - 31.05 - 28.06 - 13.09 - 15.11
A2A2 - B1 - B230 (3)

(1) Graded according to the Common European Framework of Reference
(2) According to the level upon arrival of the candidate; the duration of the course; the exam dates
and the level achieved at the end of the preparation
(3) Afternoon courses are mandatory
* Due to the new DELF exam calendar our preparation session of 04.01.2015 will be exceptionally organised
in 11 weeks for the DELF course.

 

 

  • The exams may last three days and take place during the last week of your stay. There are no lessons during the last week.
  • Teaching hours include the training course and post exam correction if necessary. Pass certificates can either be collected from the exam centre on the same day as the exams taking place or sent to your home country via the embassy.
  • Examination fees : Examination fees (100 € per exam) set by the French national education are to be paid at the school and are entirely paid to the French administration. They may be subject to alteration.
More information about the DELF:
What is the Delf ?

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DELF

DELF is an exam from the Ministry of National Education. It is the Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (Diploma in French Studies).

An official certificate from the French State:

  • DELF was created in 1985 by the French Ministry of National Education. It is for foreigners only.
  • It is an official certificate with the same rules nationwide which could be compared to the French Baccalaur�at.
  • DELF certifies the French skills of foreign students. It is made up of 6 separate certificates, corresponding to the six levels of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Features of DELF:

  • The student, depending on his/her level, can register for the exam of his/her choice immediately.
  • The following 4 skills are evaluated at each level: oral comprehension and oral production, written comprehension and written production.


 

LevelCorresponding DELF
A1DELF A1
A2DELF A2
B1DELF B1
B2DELF B2

 

 

CECR levels

CECR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe.

  • Beginners: students with no knowledge of French
  • False beginners(level A1-): students with almost no knowledge of French
  • Elementary (levels A1 and A2): students with little knowledge of French
  • Intermediate (level B1): students with good foundations in French
  • Operational and advanced  (levels B2, C1, C2): students with a good or excellent knowledge of French
Tests

Test content

A1A2B1B2
Oral comprehension
Answer comprehension questions based on 3 or 4 very short recorded extracts about situations in everyday life (can be listened to twice).
Maximum length of extracts : 3 mn
Answer comprehension questions based on 3 or 4 short recorded extracts about situations in everyday life (can be listened to twice).
Maximum length of extracts : 5 mn
Answer comprehension questions based on 3 recorded extracts about situations in everyday life (can be listened to twice).
Maximum length of extracts : 6 mn
Answer comprehension questions based on 2 recorded extracts :
- interview, news bulletin (can be listened to once)
- presentation, conference, speech, documentary, radio or television programme (can be listened to twice).
Maximum length of extracts : 8 mn
Written comprehension
Answer comprehension questions based on 4 or 5 written documents about situations in everyday life.
Answer comprehension questions based on 3 or 4 written documents about situations in everyday life.
Answer comprehension questions based on 2 written documents :
- extract useful information relating to a given task
- analyse the content of a document.
Answer comprehension questions based on 2 written documents :
- informative text about France or the French-speaking world
- text arguing points of view.
Written production
Two-part test:
- complete a sheet, a form
- write simple sentences (postcards, messages, captions) about everyday subjects.
Two short written texts (friendly letter or message)
- describe an event or personal experiences
- write to invite, thank, apologise, ask, inform, congratulate.
Express your own opinion on a general theme (essay, letter, article.).
Argue your personal opinion (contribution in a debate, formal letter, review)
Oral production
3-part test:
- interview
- information exchange
- simulated dialogue.
3-part test:
- interview
- information exchange
- simulated dialogue.
3-part test:
- interview
- interaction exercise
- expression of an opinion based on a document.
Presentation and defence of an opinion based on a short document.
Marks
Total duration of all tests : 1 hour 20 min
Overall mark out of 100
Minimum pass mark: 50/100
Minimum mark per test: 5/25
Total duration of all tests : 1 hour 40 min
Overall mark out of 100.
Minimum pass mark: 50/100
Minimum mark per test: 5/25
Total duration of all tests : 1 hour 45 min
Overall mark out of 100.
Minimum pass mark: 50/100
Minimum mark per test: 5/25
Total duration of all tests : 2 hours 30 min
Overall mark out of 100.
Minimum pass mark: 50/100
Minimum mark per test: 5/25

There are no French lessons on the Monday of your arrival or on public holidays. These lessons are neither replaced nor reimbursed.