THE DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT DELF/DALF EXAMINATIONS IN JUNE IS 11th MAY!
If you want to study in France or emigrate to Canada or Québec, you will need to certify your level in French.
Universitites and Grandes écoles in France require the DALF C1 or the TCF.
If you want to emigrate to Canada/ Québec, you will need to prove that you have at least a B1 level (intermediate level). The Canadian Immigration services require a TEF (Test d’évaluation du français); For Québec, you will need the TEF-aQ.
NEW! Last December the French Government has passed a law requiring all applicants to French Nationality to sit a language test. The minimum level required to obtain French nationality is a B1 of the CEFRL. The Institut français d’Ecosse offers the possibility to sit the new e-TEF épreuves orales in order to prove your level (see 4.below).
1. DELF & DALF diplomas
The DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official diplomas awarded by the French Ministry for Education certifying your level in French. The DELF/DALF diplomas are recognised throughout the world and are valid for life!
Why take a DELF or a DALF examination?
to justify your skills in French where and when you want;
to measure your progress and add value to your French;
to enhance your professional opportunities (recruitment, promotion).
to be able to study in a French University or High School (the DALF C1 and sometimes the DELF B2 avoids the need for an entrance test);
The next sessions will take place in January, March and June 2012
=> dates of DELF/DALF examinations in 2012
=> fees of the Delf / Dalf exams
=> samples of DELF and DALF exams
=> application form for Delf/Dalf exams
Please send a cheque payable to ’The French Institute" to Institut Français d’Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7TT
Preparation classes for DELF/DALF exams |£125|
Spring term starts on 16 April 2012 (10 sessions/20 hours)
Fees: £125 / Concession for students: £10 off
Early bird offer: If you sign up by 3 March, you’ll save a fiver! You pay £120 instead of £125 and £110 instead of £115!
DELF B2, Mo, 6.30-8.30pm
DALF C1, Tue, 6.30-8.30pm
DALF C2, Tue, 6.30-8.30pm
Download the enrolment form
2. TCF (Test de Connaissance du français)
The TCF tests are devised by the CIEP which are awarded by the French Ministry of Education. The TCF certificates are valid for two years.
This test is particularly useful for visa and job applications, as well as for entry into certain universities and Instituts de Sciences Politiques.
Fees for TCF: £130
Dates for next examinations:
20 April 2012 (deadline for application: 30 March 2012)
20 June 2012 (deadline for application: 30 May 2012)
20 September 2012 (deadline for application: 30 August 2012)
Please send a cheque payable to ’The French Institute" to Institut Français d’Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7TT
=> Download the "entry form".
=> Download the manuel du candidat for TCF.
If you need some training to prepare this test, please contact:
education.pm ifecosse.org.uk
Do you want more information?
3. e-TEF (Test d’évaluation de français sur ordinateur)
The e-TEF is an electronic test developed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris (CCIP) and recognised by the French Ministry of Education. The certificate awarded is valid for 2 years. The TEF test is required for candidates to emigration to Canada (except Québec => see below e-TEFaQ for Québec).
Dates for next examinations:
20 February 2012 (deadline for application: 30 January 2012)
19 April 2012 (deadline for application: 30 March 2012
19 June 2012 (deadline for application: 30 May 2012)
19 October 2012 (deadline for application: 30 September 2012)
If you missed the deadline, we can try to arrange an extra date for you (but at least 2 weeks in advance), please contact: courses ifecosse.org.uk
Fees for e-TEF:
Compulsory test (only): £110
Optional test (only): £110
Compulsory + optional tests: £200
Please send a cheque payable to ’The French Institute" to Institut Français d’Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7TT
=> Download the entry form for e-TEF
=> Download the manuel du candidat for e-TEF
If you need some training to prepare this test, please contact: education.pm ifecosse.org.uk
If you missed the deadline, we can arrange an extra date for you, please
contact: courses ifecosse.org.uk
The e-TEFaQuébec Examination is required for candidates to emigration to Quebec.
Dates for next examinations:
19 February 2012 (deadline for application: 30 January 2012)
19 April 2012 (deadline for application: 30 March 2012)
19 June 2012 (deadline for application: 30 May 2012)
19 October 2012 (deadline for application: 30 September 2012)
If you missed the deadline, we can arrange an extra date for you, please
contact: courses ifecosse.org.uk
If you need some training to prepare this test, please contact: education.pm ifecosse.org.uk
Fees for TEFaQ : £110 / if extra date: £130
Please send a cheque payable to ’The French Institute" to Institut Français d’Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7TT
=> Download the entry form for e-TEFaQ
=> Download the manuel du candidat for e-TEFaQ
4. e-TEF pour naturalisation (Test sur ordinateur)
This test which is developed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris (CCIP) is divided into two parts: Oral comprehension and oral production. The oral comprehension is done on a computer at the Institut français.
Dates for next examinations:
22 March 2012 (deadline for application: 9 March 2012)
18 April 2012 (deadline for application: 30 March 2012)
17 May 2012 (deadline for application: 30 April 2012)
20 September 2012 (deadline for application: 30 August 2012)
18 October 2012 (deadline for application: 30 September 2012)
If you missed the deadline, we can arrange an extra date for you, please contact: courses ifecosse.org.uk
Fees for eTEF naturalisation : £110 / if extra date: £130
Please send a cheque payable to ’The French Institute" to Institut Français d’Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7TT
=> Download the entry form for eTEF naturalisation
=> Download the manuel du candidat for e-TEF naturalisation