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Through partnerships with the Ministry of Education and Alliance Française de Toronto, we are pleased to offer Core French and Extended French students registered in a Grade 12 FSL course (Semester 1 or 2) the opportunity to participate in the Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) Proficiency Exam. This year the DELF exam will take place during the week of May 7, 2018.
Benefits of DELF
The benefits of completing the DELF proficiency exam are:
- Official proof of a student's French language skills.
- Recognized in 160 countries.
- Recognized by universities, employers and the Canadian Federal Government.
- The diploma is valid for life.
- Helps students set future language learning goals.
Watch our video and learn why our students are taking the DELF Proficiency Exam.
What is the DELF Proficiency Exam?
The Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) is an internationally recognized assessment of French proficiency. The exam measures a student's ability to use French in everyday life. Students' French skills are measured across four areas:
- Listening;
- Speaking;
- Reading; and
- Writing.
Our students choose one of these three testing levels to complete - A2, B1, and B2. The student's French teacher will discuss the best testing level for a student to complete.
The DELF Proficiency Exam has two components - a written exam and an oral interview. The written component of the exam will take place as follows:
| Exam Level | Date of Written Exam | Time |
| B2 (most difficult) | May 7, 2018 | 12 noon |
| B1 | May 8, 2018 | 12 noon |
| A2 | May 9, 2018 | 12 noon |
Please note: The oral exam component will be scheduled throughout the week of May 7, 2018 and may be on a separate date from the written exam.
Upon completion, successful candidates will receive a DELF diploma from France’s Ministry of National Education.
Who can participate in the DELF Proficiency Exam?
Grade 12 Core French and Extended French students registered in an FSL course and who have not previously taken the DELF are eligible. Students across the region have an opportunity to participate in the DELF exam. A limited number of spaces are available.
Additional information regarding eligibility to participate in the DELF proficiency exam can be obtained from your French teacher.
Register
Registration for the DELF exam opens on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. All completed registrations must be submitted to your child's FSL teacher no later than Friday, March 2, 2018.
Testimonials
- "DELF is a great experience. I now want to study French throughout university." - Chelsea.
- "The DELF program not only helped me develop my French skills, but also my self-confidence." - Nicole.
- "DELF is a rewarding experience for all involved. We commend all students for their dedication and commitment to study French and we will continue to inspire our students to want to take this challenge." - FSL Teachers.
Links
Additional information about DELF and samples of the oral and written components can be found on the following websites:
Contact us
For more information about DELF email the Teaching and Learning Consultant for French as a Second Language (FSL) at the Durham Catholic District School Board.