DELF/DALF, Exam Preparation
DELF/DALF Exam Preparation
Since 2006 Agape School of Education has been preparing students for DELF/DALF from DEFL PRIM to DALF Levels
What Is Delf/dalf?
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DIPLOMAS
The DELF and DALF are official diplomas from France’s national Ministry of Education. They are valid for life, awarded and recognized around the world.
An evaluation of second-language proficiency:
The DELF and DALF officially certify the ability of students to use the French language in real-life situations based on the six competence levels identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFRL) for Languages, an international standard.
At each level, five skills are assessed: listening, reading, writing, oral presentation and oral/conversation.
The exam topics are pre-tested to reflect the linguistic and cultural diversity in the world. Any item identified as ambiguous or that may lead to various interpretations is eliminated. You will be evaluated according to the same international standards as in any other centre worldwide.
THE VALUE OF DELF AND DALF
Today French is an official language in almost 50 countries. It is spoken by more than 200 million people on five continents. It is the official language of the United Nations as well as many other international organizations.
Advantages for postsecondary education:
• Access to a university in France (B2 or higher level)
• A diploma recognized internationally by francophone postsecondary
A real asset for your résumé, an aid to professional advancement:
• Added opportunities to work in a francophone region or country or in a bilingual environment • A wide range of attractive career opportunities around the world.
Access to higher responsibilities
• Access to advancement within many careers
DELF TOUS PUBLICS
DELF Tous Publics is designed for individuals who wish or need to receive official certification of their French second language proficiency level. It is available at the A1, A2, B1 and B2 levels.
The advantages of DELF Tous Publics:
• International student and professional mobility
• Integration into a university in France or a francophone university (level B2, sometimes C1)
• Official certification of French second language proficiency level
• International reference for life
ADVANCED |
By the end of this level, students should be equipped with the capacity to express oneself accurately on a wide-range of topics, the ability to express oneself in familiar situation and the ability to deal with non-routine information. |
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Advance 4 | DALF C2 |
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Advance 3 | DALF C1 |
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Advance 2 | DELF B2 |
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INTERMEDIATE |
By the end of this level, students should be equipped with the capacity to achieve most goals and express oneself on a range of topics and the ability to express oneself in a limited way in familiar situations and to deal in a general way with non-routine information |
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Intermediate 4 | DELF B1 |
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BEGINNER |
By the end of this level, students should be equipped with the recognition of basic knowledge and basic ability to communicate / exchange information in a simple way, the capacity to interact in a simple way: self-introductions and provide descriptive discourses and the ability to deal with simple, straightforward information and begin to express oneself in familiar contexts. |
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Beginner 4 | DELF A2 |
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Beginner 3 | DELF A1 |
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Beginner 2 | Mock Exam** |
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For International & ASOE Levels | Listening Comprehension | Oral + Speaking | Reading Comprehension | Writing | |||||
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Explanatory Notes
* Corresponding International Levels in this table depicts the 7 most common languages taken at Agape School of Education. Each language follows the official framework set by its respective language organisations:
French DELF/ DALF : Diplôme d’études en langue française / Diplôme Approfondi de langue française – Diploma in French Studies / Diploma in Advanced French,
** Mock exams are conducted by ASOE 6 weeks before the actual international exams. If a score of 80% and above is attained, students would be encouraged to sit for the exams.
We can also prepare for TEF, DILF, TCF, etc.
Three Types Of Delf
There are three major adaptations of the DELF offered in Singapore by the French embassy, namely, DELF Primaire, DELF Junior/Scolaire and DELF/DALF Tout Public. Agape School of Education has had an excellent record over the past 15 years in preparing students to sit for the DELF/DALF examinations.
We are proud to say that with our coaching our students have scored 100% for the DELF Prim and 99% for the DELF/DALF examinations.
DELF Prim
This section of the DELF is designed for children at the elementary-school level and consists of three levels.
Level Description
A1.1 A new level for the very first steps
A1 Understanding and using basic phrases
A2 Communicating in simple conversation
The DELF topics tested here are adapted to suit the children’s interests and age. Children are taught the basic foundations of the language and encouraged to keep up their interest in learning.
DELF Junior and Scolaire (Secondary)
DELF scolaire is equivalent to DELF Junior, but it is designed to be offered to adolescents at the secondary school level by education systems as an integral part of the curriculum. It consists of four levels, adapted for these students.
Level | Description |
A1 | Understanding and using basic phrases |
A2 | Communicating in simple conversation |
B1 | Understanding the main points of familiar everyday situations |
B2 | Communicating fluently without strain and understanding complex familiar situations |
Students who reach the level B2, are eligible for entry into any university in France or a French-speaking country. These qualifications can also be used as a credit for schools in England and as an entry requirement to INSEAD. INSEAD requires applicants to have a practical level of knowledge of a second language and a basic level of understanding of a third language. If you intend to apply for INSEAD, using French as your entry or exit language, contact Agape School of Education to find out how we can help you!