THE DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT DELF/DALF EXAMINATIONS IN JUNE 2013 IS ON 18 MAY 2013!
If you want to study in France, emigrate to Canada or Québec or obtain the French nationality, you will need to certify your level in French.
Universitites and Grandes écoles in France usually require DALF C1.
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.
If you want to obtain the French nationality, you will neeed to sit the e-TEF naturalisation in order to prove your level in French.
You can also sit the DELF DALF examinations and examinations for immigration to Québec/Canada at the Institut français in London and at the Alliance française in Glasgow or Manchester.
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 2013
=> dates of DELF/DALF examinations in 2013
Registration deadline for the examinations are:
in June: 18 May 2013
=> fees of the Delf / 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
=> samples of DELF and DALF exams
Preparation classes for DELF/DALF exams |£130|
Spring term started on 8 April 2013 (10 sessions/20 hours)
Fees: £125 / Concession for students: £10 off
Early bird offer: If you sign up by 16 March 2013, you’ll save a fiver! You pay £125 instead of £130 and students £115 instead of £120!
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. e-TEFaQ (for emigration to Québec)
The e-TEFaQ is required for candidates to emigration to Quebec.
Dates for next examinations:
24 January 2013 (deadline for application: 10 January 2013)
22 March 2013 (deadline for application: 6 March 2013)
23 May 2013 (deadline for application: 9 May 2013)
19 September 2013 (deadline for application: 6 September 2013)
21 November 2013 (deadline for application: 6 November 2013)
If you have 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 e-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
3. e-TEF (examination for Canada - except Québec)
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
Dates for next examinations:
24 January 2013 (deadline for application: 10 January 2013)
22 March 2013 (deadline for application: 6 March 2013)
23 May 2013 (deadline for application: 9 May 2013)
19 September 2013 (deadline for application: 6 September 2013)
21 November 2013 (deadline for application: 6 November 2013)
If you missed our last 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
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:
If you missed our last deadline, we can arrange an extra date for you, please contact: courses ifecosse.org.uk
20 March 2013 (deadline for application: 6 March 2013)
24 May 2013 (deadline for application: 9 May 2013)
20 September 2013 (deadline for application: 6 September 2013)
22 November 2013 (deadline for application: 6 November 2013)
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
5. 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:
19 April 2013 (deadline for application: 26 March 2013)
19 June 2013 (deadline for application: 27 May 2013)
17 October 2013 (deadline for application: 20 September 2013)
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.