Exams
Preparation for DELF exam or TCF exam
DELF exam
Presentation
The DELF is a diploma granted by the French Ministry of Education. It certifies skills in French from A1 to B2 level. The diploma is valid for life.
This diploma is recognized throughout the world, and allows you to develop both your personal and professional French skills.
Program
The DELF consists of 4 tests:
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Oral comprehension
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Written comprehension
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Written production
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Oral production
The minimum score to obtain the diploma is 50 out of 100. It is imperative to obtain a minimum of 5 points out of 25 per test. A mark of less than 5 in any of the skills assessed is eliminatory.
Target audience
Ideal for those who wish to certify their level of French in France or abroad.
click to consult the DELF and DLAF exam calendar for the year 2023:
https://www.france-education-international.fr/document/calendrierdelfdalffrance2023
TCF exam
What is the TCF?
The Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) is a French language proficiency test for non-native speakers of French who wish to evaluate and have their level of proficiency certified for professional, academic or personal reasons.
In general, the TCF grades and ranks candidates at one of the six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2) on a scale defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). TCF grade results are reliable measurements for determining proficiency. Each candidate is awarded a certificate which is valid for two years.
FIAF also offers these specialized TCF exams:
- TCF IRN: For applying for French nationality or residency
- TCF pour DAP: For studying in France
Simplified information in French:
https://www.france-education-international.fr/document/presentationtcfirn
Nearest center to pass the test :
https://ecole.lescedres.com/tcf/
The TCF is a multiple-choice test with 76 items that cover reading comprehension, command of grammatical structures and listening comprehension.
It also includes optional tests for written and oral expressions tests.
3 compulsory tests (76 items – 1 hr. 25 min)
- Listening Comprehension (29 items – 25 min)
- Command of lexical and grammatical structures (18 items – 15 min)
- Reading Comprehension (29 items – 45 min)
2 optional tests
- Written Expression (1 hr)
- Oral Expression (12 min)
For more information about TCF, visit france-education-international.fr/test/tcf-tout-public.
Why take the TCF?
Work: A TCF certificate is a proof of your language knowledge and abilities to support job applications.Study: The TCF meets French language requirements for application to graduate studies at French universities.
Personal: Each person can obtain an evaluation of his/her speaking, writing and comprehension skills in French with a TCF test.
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