Diplôme d’études en langue française et Diplôme approfondi de langue française
Update May 21, 2020
Alliance Française Halifax is among the few accredited examination centers for tests and diplomas certified by the French government and internationally recognized in Nova-Scotia.
The DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) and the DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official diplomas awarded by the French National Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates from outside of France in the French language. The DELF and DALF qualifications are under the authority of the CIEP (Centre International d’Études Pédagogiques).
The DELF and the DALF are composed of six independent diplomas corresponding to the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
The DELF and DALF diplomas are independent, so candidates register directly for the examination of their choice. At each level, four skills are evaluated: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
| CEFR | DELF-DALF | User |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | DELF A1 DELF junior A1 |
Elementary |
| A2 | DELF A2 DELF junior A2 |
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| B1 | DELF B1 DELF junior B1 |
Independent |
| B2 | DELF B2 DELF junior B2 |
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| C1 | DALF C1 | Proficient |
| C2 | DALF C2 |
For more details about the examinations, visit the CIEP website
| DELF / DALF | ||
|---|---|---|
| LEVEL | EXAM DATE | REGISTRATION* |
| DELF JUNIOR B2 | June 22 | From May 15 to June 12 |
| DELF JUNIOR B1 | June 23 | From May 15 to June 12 |
| DELF JUNIOR A2 | June 24 | From May 15 to June 12 |
| DELF JUNIOR A1 | June 25 | From May 15 to June 12 |
| DELF JUNIOR B2 | August 10 | From June 22 to July 24 |
| DELF JUNIOR B1 | August 11 | From June 22 to July 24 |
| DELF JUNIOR A2 | August 12 | From June 22 to July 24 |
| DELF JUNIOR A1 | August 13 | From June 22 to July 24 |
| DALF C2 | November 2 | From August 01 until October 17 |
| DELF B1 | November 4 | From August 01 until October 17 |
| DELF B2 | November 5 | From August 01 until October 17 |
| DALF C1 | November 6 | From August 01 until October 17 |
| DELF JUNIOR B2 | November 23 | From August 01 until November 7 |
| DELF JUNIOR B1 | November 24 | From August 01 until November 7 |
| DELF JUNIOR A2 | November 25 | From August 01 until November 7 |
| DELF PRIM A1.1 (School**) | December 7 | From August 31 until October 2 |
| DELF PRIM A1 (School**) | December 8 | From August 31 until October 2 |
| DELF PRIM A2 (School**) | December 9 | From August 31 until October 2 |
*Limited seats
**Are you a school principal or French teacher and would you like to offer the DELF exam to your students? Contact us at exam@afhalifax.ca or by phone at 902-580-8284 .
| DELF-DALF | |||||
| DELF A1 | DELF A2 | DELF B1 | DELF B2 | DALF C1 | DALF C2 |
| 125.00$ | 195.00$ | 275.00$ | |||
Make sure the DELF/DALF is the right test for your situation. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she is registered for the appropriate exam. Alliance Française Halifax and its employees cannot be held responsible for the choices made by the candidate. Please refer to the Immigration Service to select the right test.
>Please fill and submit the adequate online registration form
Please make sure that you respect the registration deadline.
Registration is important because seats are limited.
IMPORTANT: Verify the accuracy of the information on the registration form as they will appear on your certificate. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
If you have a disability or a condition that may require specific accommodations, please inform Alliance Française Halifax before registration. All requests for accommodations must be accompanied by supporting documents (doctoŕ s note to specify the nature of the situation and which arrangements must be made to ensure you take the exam in the optimal conditions). For further questions, contact us at exam@afhalifax.ca or by phone at 902-580-8284.
For further questions, contact us at exam@afhalifax.ca or by phone at 902-580-8284.
To get ready for the test, Alliance Française Halifax offers:
Please note that we impose stringent hygiene conditions due to the SARS COV-2 pandemy
Only one candidate can be present in our school for a test.
Every candidate will reveive an information kit explaining how to proceed.
We will provide hand sanitizers and recommand using masks.
Candidates must check in with the supervisor of the official centre or the invigilator(s) with their notification of schedule and their valid passport. CANDIDATES WITHOUT VALID IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REFUSED TO ACCESS THE EXAMINATION; NO EXCEPTION WILL BE MADE.
After the identity check, the head of the official centre or the invigilator(s) will direct the candidates to their assigned seats in the examination room.
Exams are paper-based. Candidates must leave their piece of ID visibly on the table for the entirety of the test so that identity checks can be performed throughout the test.
During the entire examination, no exits will be permitted, unless in case of emergency or health issue previously informed by the candidate and justified with a medical certificate.
During the entirety of the exams, communication amongst candidates or the outside will not be permitted.
Candidates arriving late will not be allowed in the examination room once the examination has started.
In the event of fraud or misconduct by a candidate (disturbing the examination procedure, communication or attempt to communicate with other candidates or the outside…), candidates expose themselves to immediate removal from the examination room as well as a ban from taking the test for a period that will be determined by the CIEP.
