DELF FAQ
Why take the DELF exam?
Candidates may take the DELF and DALF to:
Receive international recognition of your French language competency.
Assess your level of French on an international scale.
Enhance your resume with a life-long diploma.
Compliment your second language learning with a universally recognized diploma.
Certify your ability to use French in real-life based situations.
Receive international recognition of your French language competency.
Assess your level of French on an international scale.
Enhance your resume with a life-long diploma.
Compliment your second language learning with a universally recognized diploma.
Certify your ability to use French in real-life based situations.
What do the levels mean?
A quick way to think about the CEFRL levels are as follows: the A levels are basic users of the French Language. The B levels are independent users of the language. Users at level C are considered proficient.
When is the test?
The FLRC offers different DELF sessions throughout the year. Typically the DELF for Schools sessions are offered in November and April, the DELF Prim sessions in December and May and the Standard Version session in March. The FLRC website will have the most up-to-date information.
How much does it cost?
The FLRC uses funds through OLEP (Official Languages in Education Program) to offer the DELF for Schools and Prim at no cost to the candidates; however, there is a nominal fee of $50 for the Standard Version.
What does it take to pass?
There are four components to the DELF exam; listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written production and oral production. The first three components are completed at the same on the date of the exam. The oral production component is completed after the written and with two certified examiners.
Each of the four components is out of 25 points. To obtain the diploma, the candidate must score at least 50 out of 100 and at least 5 points out of 25 per component. If the candidate receives fewer than 5 points on any component, they have automatically failed this attempt.
Can accommodations be made for candidates?
A range of accommodations are available to candidates. Please contact the FLRC for more information.
How can I prepare for the exam?
The FLRC has many resources that can be borrowed at the Grande Prairie Public Library to help prepare for the DELF exam. For a complete list of resources please click here. These materials can be borrowed through the TRAC system.
France Éducation International also has a great website that can help students prepare for the exam.
In addition to this it is strongly recommended that you read through this Candidate Manuel.
Should you require more assistance in finding resources to prepare for the exam please do not hesitate to contact the FLRC.