DELF / DALF
International Credentials for FRENCH Language Proficiency
Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF)/ Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF)
- 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 The Languages Centre at Woodcroft.
What levels can be challenged?
DELF A1
Recognizes basic knowledge targeting the most basic level at which a language is used.
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)
Exam location: The Languages Centre at Woodcroft
Dates for the DELF / DALF Tous Publics Examinations
TBA in Spring 2012
DELF SCOLAIRE
All students who are interested in participating in the DELF scolaire and who are in the Edmonton Public Schools will be required to pay exam costs indicated in the DELF Tous Public.
The following students, in Edmonton Public Schools, who meet one of these criteria are eligiable to participate in the DELF Scolaire exam at a cost of $50.00. Registered in:
- Grade 12 FLA 30 students to take the B2 level (or higher) exam.
- French 30-9Y, French 30-9Y IB and French 31 students to take a B1 level (or higher) exam.
Dates for the DELF junior / scolaire Examinations 2012
Level |
Date |
Time |
Registration Deadline |
Spring 2012 Session 1 |
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DELF A1 DELF A2 DELF B1 DELF B2 |
April 19 April 18 April 17 April 16 |
10 AM 10 AM 10 AM 10 AM |
February 10 - March 9
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DELF A1 DELF A2 DELF B1 DELF B2 |
May 17 May 16 May 15 May 14 |
10 AM 10 AM 10 AM 10 AM |
March 9 - April 16
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Level |
Date |
Time |
Registration Deadline |
Winter 2012 |
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DELF A1 DELF A2 DELF B1 DELF B2 |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
* Oral production exams scheduled on days following written exams.
Level
Date
Time
Cost
GST
Total cost
Registration Date
Spring 2012
DELF A1
DELF A2
DELF B1
DELF B2
DALF C1
DALF C2
DELF A1
DELF A2
DELF B1
DELF B2
DELF C1
DELF C2
April 23
April 26
April 24
April 25
April 27
April 23
June 4
June 7
June 5
June 6
June 8
June 4
10 AM
10 AM
10 AM
10 AM
10 AM
12 PM
10 AM
10 AM
10 AM
10 AM
10 AM
12 PM
$130.00
$130.00
$260.00
$260.00
$280.00
$280.00
$130.00
$130.00
$260.00
$260.00
$280.00
$280.00
$6.50
$6.50
$13.00
$13.00
$14.00
$14.00
$6.50
$6.50
$13.00
$13.00
$14.00
$14.00
$136.50
$136.50
$273.00
$273.00
$294.00
$294.00
$136.00
$136.00
$273.00
$273.00
$294.00
$294.00
February 13- March 5
April 6 - May 4
Level
Date
Time
Cost
GST
Total cost
Registration Date
Spring 2012
DELF A1
DELF A2
DELF B1
DELF B2
DALF C1
DALF C2
DELF A1
DELF A2
DELF B1
DELF B2
DELF C1
DELF C2
April 23
April 26
April 24
April 25
April 27
April 23
June 4
June 7
June 5
June 6
June 8
June 4
10 AM
10 AM
10 AM
10 AM
10 AM
12 PM
10 AM
10 AM
10 AM
10 AM
10 AM
12 PM
$130.00
$130.00
$260.00
$260.00
$280.00
$280.00
$130.00
$130.00
$260.00
$260.00
$280.00
$280.00
$6.50
$6.50
$13.00
$13.00
$14.00
$14.00
$6.50
$6.50
$13.00
$13.00
$14.00
$14.00
$136.50
$136.50
$273.00
$273.00
$294.00
$294.00
$136.00
$136.00
$273.00
$273.00
$294.00
$294.00
February 13- March 5
April 6 - May 4
How do I register?
District students register with their French teachers in schools for the 2011/2012 testing:
- Please complete and email or fax registration from to Rosario Vasquez at roasrio.vasquez@epsb.ca or fax 780-452-4996
For more information: Contact Valerie Leclair at 780-429-8121 or email valerie.leclair@epsb.ca