The DELF is one of the most recognised French language diplomas in the world. Obtaining the DELF diploma certainly is an advantage when it comes to getting a job with a French company or studying at a French university. But before considering taking this exam, it is strongly recommended to take a preparation course. At International House Nice, our mission is to help you achieve your language goals, and we have extensive experience in preparing our students for this exam.
What is the DELF exam?
The DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) is an internationally recognised proficiency exam for the French language. It assesses the linguistic skills of non-native French speakers and is awarded by the French Ministry of Education.
The exam is divided into four levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): A1, A2, B1, and B2, each representing a different level of proficiency.
Here is a breakdown of the DELF levels:
1. DELF A1: This level is for beginners who have a basic understanding of French. It tests fundamental skills like introducing oneself, asking simple questions, and understanding basic written and oral texts.
2. DELF A2: At this level, candidates should have a better grasp of French vocabulary and grammar. The exam focuses on topics like describing experiences, expressing opinions, and understanding more complex texts.
3. DELF B1: B1 is an intermediate level where candidates can express themselves fluently in everyday situations. The exam includes tasks like discussing personal experiences, giving opinions, and understanding more challenging texts.
4. DELF B2: This level demonstrates an advanced level of proficiency. Candidates are expected to have a strong command of French grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. The exam evaluates skills such as participating in debates, writing essays, and understanding nuanced texts.
If you want to enrol in our preparation course but are unsure of the DELF exam level you should take, we test you before you actually register for the exam so that you can know which level is right for you.The DELF is a diploma, which means that it is valid for life, contrary to other French language tests such as TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) or TEF (Test d’Evaluation du Français), which only have a validity of two years.
Benefits of our DELF preparation course
Our DELF preparation course consists of group lessons of general French in the morning, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and two afternoons of one-to-one lessons exclusively focused on DELF from 1:00pm to 2:30pm, typically on Tuesday and Thursday. This format will allow you to improve your general French in the morning with students of the same level, and to focus on the exam in the afternoon with a teacher dedicated to your needs. Several of our teachers are members of the DELF jury and therefore they are highly qualified for preparing our students to take the exam.
The only DELF exam centre in the Alpes-Maritimes region is the Centre International de Valbonne (CIV). You will find the exam session dates on their website. If you wish, our team can take care of registering you for the exam. The price for this service is 130€. For more information, please drop us an email at info@ihnice.com
Key takeaways
- 24 lessons per week
- Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in group and one-to-one lessons on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
- Bespoke lessons to give you the best preparation
- Experienced teachers who are jury members of the DELF exam
- Price: 499€ per week; 459€ per week if you enrol for 3 weeks or more