Exams & Certifications

DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official and internationally recognised qualifications awarded by France Éducation International and the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates in the French language. DELF & DALF are composed of 6 independent diplomas that correspond to the 6 levels of the Common European Framework for Languages: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.

The exam can be used as an official proof of your level of French and for administrative purposes. The diploma is valid for life. Results are available 4 to 5 weeks after the exam.

You can sit the following at Alliance Française Dublin: DELF-DALF TP (adults), DELF Junior (teenagers), DELF Prim (children)

The DFP (Diplômes de Français Professionnel) are professional French exams organised by the Centre de Langue Francaise de la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Paris. This diploma is valid for life.

They are designed for candidates seeking employment opportunities within a French-speaking work environment. The international dimension of the DFP is a real asset for anyone who wishes to showcase a working knowledge of French.

You can sit the following at Alliance Française Dublin: DFP Business, International Relations, Tourism, Hospitality & Catering and Health at levels B1, B2 & C1. Results are available 2 to 3 weeks after the exam.

TEF (Test d’Evaluation de Francais) and its various versions (TEF Tout Public, TEFAQ for immigration to Quebec, TEF Canada for immigration to Canada, TEF IRN for French Naturalisation purposes) all aim at testing skills and knowledge in general French. The TEF is an international benchmark assessing your level of knowledge and skills in French.

Organised by the Centre de Langue Francaise de la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Paris, they are often required for immigration, academic or naturalisation purposes.

The TEF certificate is valid for 2 years. Results are available 2 to 3 weeks after the exam.

The TCF (Test de Compétence du Français) and its various versions (TCF Tout Public, TCF Quebec for immigration to Quebec, TCF Canada for immigration to Canada, TCF IRN for French Naturalisation purposes)

The TCF is a test from France Education International and is the language level test set by the French Ministry for National Education, Young People and Sports. It is recognised internationally and the certificate is valid for two years. Results are available 2 to 3 weeks after the exam. The TCF aimed at all individuals 16 years old and above whose native language is not French and who want to assess their level of French for academic (students, prospective students, interns, etc.), professional (employees or future employees, etc.) or personal reasons

The Alliance Française can issue students a Certificate of Attendance after the end of the course but no longer than a year after, and if students have attended over 90% of the classes of the term. Please note this document is an indication of a course a student has attended (title, duration), not an assessment of the student’s level and competency in the French language.

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