French Faster

DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française) is an official certification of French language proficiency for non-native speakers of French. The exam is administered by the CIEP (Centre International d'Etudes Pedagogiques) on behalf of the French Ministry of National Education. 

DELF is equivalent to a French language diploma and it is valid for life. 

DELF is based on the CEFR Levels - a global reference or measure to determine proficiency level in French language. The 4 DELF exams are shown below:  

• DELF A1
  
• DELF A2
  
• DELF B1
  
• DELF B2

The DELF exam tests all 4 language skills: 

• Reading - Comprehension écrite 
  
• Listening - Comprehension orale 
  
• Writing - Production écrite
  
• Speaking - Production orale 

The total pass mark required is 50%. For each skill (test paper), the minimum pass mark is 5/25, failing which the diploma will not be awarded to the student. 

The DELF exam can be taken in most countries of the world. It cannot be taken online; it has to be taken under strict examination conditions at an accredited test centre such as the Alliance Francaise or Institut Francais.