DELF
International Credentials for FRENCH Language Proficiency
Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF)/ Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF)
- Are offered in 1025 examination centres throughout 161 countries.
- Edmonton Public Schools is the first school district in Canada to be approved as an official examination centre for these internationally recognized diplomas.
- Candidates receive a rating on the scale of language proficiency of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages.
- DELF scolaire is a French language proficiency exam that is suitable for students studying French in schools
- Exams are offered in schools in late fall and in April each year.
- External candidates can take DELF/DALF exams at theCentre for Education in Edmonton.
What levels can be challenged?
DELF A1
recognizes basic knowledge targeting the most basic level at which a language is used. The candidate can interact in a simple way: he/she can speak about him/herself and his/her immediate environment.
DELF A2
recognizes the linguistic competency of a basic user. The candidate can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring the most common polite phrases and exchanges of information.
DELF B1
can maintain interaction; he/she can understand and maintain a discussion and give his/her opinion. He/she is capable of dealing with situations likely to arise in daily life.
DELF B2
has a degree of independence that allows him/her to construct arguments to defend his/her opinion, explain his/her viewpoint and negotiate. At this level, the candidate has a degree of fluency and spontaneity in regular interactions and is capable of correcting his/her own mistakes. Certification at the B2 level can be used to qualify for entrance into French speaking educational institutions.
DELF/DALF TOUS PUBLICS
For External candidates and members of the general public (adults, college and university students) (Exams held at Centre for Education):
| Level | Date | Time | Cost in CAD $ |
GST in CAD $ |
Total cost in CAD $ |
Registration deadline |
| WINTER 2010 | ||||||
| DELFA1-A2 DELFB1-B2 DALFC1 DALFC2 |
Feb.16 Feb.17 Feb.18 Feb.19 |
A1- 10AM A2- 12PM B1- 10AM B2- 12PM C1- 10AM C2- 10AM |
$130.00 $260.00 $280.00 $280.00 |
$ 6.50 $13.00 $14.00 $14.00 |
$136.50 $273.00 $294.00 $294.00 |
Oct 24/09 - Jan. 15/10 |
| SPRING 2010 | ||||||
| DELFA1-A2 DELFB1-B2 DALFC1 DALFC2 |
June 7 June 8 June 9 June 10 |
A1- 10AM A2- 12PM B1- 10AM B2- 12PM C1- 10AM C2- 10AM |
$130.00 $260.00 $ 80.00 $280.00 |
$ 6.50 $13.00 $14.00 $14.00 |
$136.50 $273.00 $294.00 $294.00 |
Jan. 16 - May 7/10 |
No refund after registration.
DELF SCOLAIRE
All students who are interested in participating in the DELF scolaire and are not in Edmonton Public Schools will be required to pay the test prices indicated in the DELF Tous Public (see above).
The following students, enrolled in Edmonton Public Schools are eligible to participate in the DELF Scolaire exam at no cost:
- Grade 12 FLA 30 students to take the B2 level (or higher) exam
- French 30-9Y, French 30 9-Y IB and French 31 students to take a B1 level (or higher) exam
(Exams held at schools)
| Level | Date | Time | Registration deadline |
| SPRING 2010 | |||
| DELF A1:* DELF A2:* DELF B1:* DELF B2:* |
April 15 April 14 April 13 April 12 |
10AM 12PM 10AM 12PM |
Jan. 4 - March 12/10 |
* Oral production exams scheduled in schools on days following written exams
How do I register?
District students register with their French teachers in schools:
Complete and email the DELF scolaire registration form to erika.kunkler@epsb.ca
External candidates and members of the general public:
Complete and email the DELF registration Tous Public form to erika.kunkler@epsb.ca
OR
Register by phone: 780- 428-8223
Contact us
For further information on DELF/DALF exams, contact Valerie Leclair at 780.429.8121 or valerie.leclair@epsb.ca, Program Coordinator, French language programs, IISLE, CURRICULUM and INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIALS FOR LANGUAGES SERVICES, Edmonton Public Schools