Obtain a certificate (DELF – DALF – TCF)
Make the most of your time in Lille and obtain a certificate indicating your level of fluency in French.
The DELF DALF TCF exam centre in Lille organises DELF-DALF and TCF exams, with successful candidates receiving official certificates from the French Education Ministry recognised internationally.
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The DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) is an official diploma issued by the French Education Ministry in recognition of French language skills:
- international candidates
- French citizens from non-Francophone countries who do not hold a secondary or higher education diploma from a public French institute.
At each level, all 4 language skills are assessed:
- oral comprehension
- oral production
- written comprehension
- written production
The DELF exams are held in approved exam centres. Candidates register directly at the exam centre, whether in France or abroad.
The DELF offers four levels corresponding to those set out in the Common European framework of reference for languages (CEFR). You can also sit exams for several diplomas at a single session.
CECRL | DELF | Utilisateur |
A1 | DELF A1 | Elementary |
A2 | DELF A2 | |
B1 | DELF B1 | Independent |
B2 | DELF B2 |
You can consult sample exam papers via this link: http://www.ciep.fr/delf-dalf
For a detailed presentation of the exams, click here.
The DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue française) is an official diploma issued by the French Education Ministry in recognition of French language skills:
- international candidates
- French citizens from non-Francophone countries who do not hold a secondary or higher education diploma from a public French institute.
At each level, all 4 language skills are assessed:
- oral comprehension
- oral production
- written comprehension
- written production
The DALF exams are held in approved exam centres. Candidates register directly at the exam centre, whether in France or abroad.
The DALF offers 2 independent diplomas that correspond to the levels set out in the Common European framework of reference for languages (CEFR).
CECRL | DALF | Utilisateur |
C1 | DALF C1 | Experienced |
C2 | DALF C2 |
You can consult sample exam papers via this link: http://www.ciep.fr/delf-dalf
For a detailed presentation of the exams, click here.
The TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) is a test to determine your knowledge of the French language.
This test is for non-Francophone candidates (aged 16 upwards) and is designed to determine their general linguistic ability in French in each of the core language skills. In particular it attracts students, businesses and international organizations. The TCF is the official test for foreign students seeking admission to a bachelor’s level course in higher education in France.
All candidates receive a certificate indicating a result, which places them at one of the 6 levels of the Common European framework of reference for languages (A1 to C2). This means you cannot fail the TCF. Certificates are valid for a period of 2 years.
The TCF comprises three mandatory sections:
- oral comprehension
- mastering structures
- written comprehension
The sections on oral and written expression are optional.
The TCF is also available in an electronic version that can be done using a computer.
You can sit the TCF as many times as you like, but you must wait 60 days between each test.
For a detailed presentation of the exams, click here.