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French Language Certifications

By Habeeba Ahmed

 French is one of the most popular languages spoken in 30 countries. It is a global language of business, aeronautics, architecture, commerce, arts, theater, fashion, cuisine and more.

We learn languages for some reason such as education, employment or citizenship. For these we need certification, stipulated by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), to measure the language proficiency levels.

We have many great options to learn a language but we are often confused.

Let me help you with a cognizance guide.

There are Seven internationally (CEFR) recognized language certifications.

DILF, DELF, DALF, DCL, TEF, TEF Québec, TCF, TCF Canada and TELC.

DILF (Diplôme Initial de Langue Française):

  • This course is suitable for absolute beginners.
  • It is an elementary level of French (A1.1).
  • The Core areas to be covered are writing, oral, listening, and reading
  • The Minimum age on the date of the exam must be 16 years at least.
  • This test is valid for lifetime.
  • The examination conducted by the French Ministry of Education only in the French territory.

DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française):

  • This course is suitable for non-native speakers.
  • In India, Alliance Française conducts the examination.
  • The examination evaluates four skills i.e., listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
  • It is a Diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Centre International d’études pédagogiques (CIEP).
  • The certificate of Diplomas have lifelong validity.

DELF has five tests:

1.    DELF Prim (ages 8-11) for primary young learners.

2.    DELF Junior (ages 13 to 18) for juniors and teenagers.

3.    DELF is for every French enthusiast above 18 years

4.    DELF Pro is for working professionals.

5.    DELF Scolaire is for adolescents from non-native French speakers.

DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française):

  • This course refers to advanced or proficient (C1 / C2 level).
  • C2 is the highest diploma of the CEFR as a foreign language.
  • In India, Alliance Française conducts the examination.
  • The examination evaluates four skills i.e., listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
  • The certificate of Diplomas have lifelong validity.

DCL (Diplôme de Compétences en Langue Française):

  • The DCL is a national professional diploma reserved for adults and meets the specific needs of the professional world.
  • It is the diploma for specific professionals of the CEFR as a foreign language.
  • This test is valid for lifetime.
  • In India, Alliance Française conducts the examination.

TEF (Test d’Évaluation de Français)

  • TEF is the single test that help to obtain work permits in Canada and France.
  • Any test under TEF is valid for Two years.
  • In India, Alliance Française conducts the examination.

TEF has five tests:

  1. TEF Études: It is suitable for studies in France.
  2. TEF Naturalisation (B1): This test helps to become a French citizen / Immigration to France.
  3. TEF Carte de resident (DELF A2): This test helps to obtain a resident card from the French government.
  4. TEF Canada (DELF B2): It is for Canadian citizenship, with CLB 7 or above score.
  5. TEF Québec-TEFAQ (Test d’Évaluation du Français adapté pour le Québec): for Quebec immigration

TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français)

  • It is for non-native speakers of French
  • TEF is the single test for those who seek immigration in Canada or France.
  • It is administered by the Centre international d’études pédagogiques (CIEP) on behalf of the French Ministry of Education.
  • The test includes oral comprehension, mastery of language structures and reading comprehension, spoken and written.
  • Any test under TCF is valid for Two years.
  • In India, Alliance Française conducts the examination.

TCF has five tests:

  1. TCF is useful for Education or Employment.
  2. TCF DAP (TCF pour la Demande D’Admission Préalable): It is necessary for admission in the first-year undergraduate (L1) or architecture school student, if you do not have DELF B2 or DALF diploma.
  3. TCF-ANF (TCF pour l’accès à la nationalité Française): It is only valid for an application for French nationality by marriage or naturalization.
  4. TCF Canada: to initiate the process for permanent economic immigration for Canada with CLB 7 or more score.
  5. TCF for Quebec: To apply for permanent immigration in the Quebec provinces of Canada and take TCF for Quebec. The Ministry for Immigration, Diversity, and Inclusion (MIDI) accepts this test with 16 points maximum score.

TELC (The European Language Certificates)

TELC is an international exam to gauge language competency for school-level students, professionals, and articulated content.

  • In India, Alliance Française conducts the examination.

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