Learn French in Paris and Nice
Exam preparation
DFP Affaires B2 | DFP Affaires C1 | DFP tourisme et hôtellerie B1 |
CPLF | France Langue diploma
Official exam preparation
French Ministry of National Education diplomas
- DELF A1/ DELF A2/ DELF B1/ DELF B2
- DALF C1
Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry Diplomas and certificates
- DFP Affaires B2 / DFP Affaires C1
- DFP tourisme et hôtellerie B1
Sorbonne
- CPLF
France Langue
- France Langue diploma
DELF A1
(Diploma of Studies of the French Language)
This diploma attests the candidates level in French:
- A1: Basic user 1 of the common European framework
How can I prepare to take this exam? By enrolling in:
How many course hours of French should I have completed before taking this exam?
- from 60 to 100 course hours
DELF A2
(Diploma of Studies of the French Language)
This diploma attests the candidates level in French
- A2: Basic user 2 of the common European framework
How can I prepare to take this exam? By enrolling in:
How many course hours of French should I have completed before taking this exam?
- around 200 course hours
DELF B1
(Diploma of Studies of the French Language)
This diploma attests the candidates level in French
- B1: Independent user 1 of the common European framework
How can I prepare to take this exam? By enrolling in:
How many course hours of French should I have completed before taking this exam?
- around 400 course hours
DELF B2
(Diploma of studies of the French Language)
This diploma attests the candidates level in French
- B2: Independent user 2 of the common European framework
How can I prepare to take this exam? By enrolling in:
How many course hours of French should I have completed before taking this exam?
- Around 600 course hours
DALF C1
(advanced level diploma of the French Language)
This diploma attests the candidates level in French
- C1 Proficient user 1 of the common European framework
How can I prepare to take this exam? By enrolling in:
How many course hours of French should I have completed before taking this exam?
- around 800 course hours
TCF
(Test de Connaissance du Français)
- The TCF test grades candidates at one of six levels (from A1 to C2) on the competency scale defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
- TCF is compulsory for future students as part of the DAP (Demande d’Admission Préalable, or preliminary admission application) for admission to higher education institutes, the French Grandes Ecoles, Business schools etc.
How can I prepare to take this exam? By enrolling in:
- extensive long-term French courses
- intensive long-term French courses
How many course hours of French should I have completed before taking this exam?
To take this course you need to have an intermediate 2/ advanced level (B1/B2) meaning 450 to 500 hours of French study.
One long term at France Langue
Test
- 3 ½ hour test
Description
Compulsory tests
- Listening skills: 25 minutes
- Use of language structures: 20 minutes
- Reading skills: 45 minutes
Optional tests
- Speaking skills: 15 minutes
- Writing skills: 1 ¾ hours
DFP Affaires B2
(Diplôme de français professionnel Affaires B2)
This diploma certifies the candidates aptitude to communicate in French in key professional contexts.
How can I prepare to take this exam? By enrolling in:
How long will it take me to prepare to take this exam?
- It is recommended to have an intermediate 2/advanced level (level B1/B2 of the Common European Framework) meaning 450 to 500 hours of French study
- A minimum of 1 long-term session
Exam
- 31/2 hour exam
4 parts
- knowledge about the working world
- written comprehension and essay : 1 and 1/4 hours
- Oral comprehension : 45 minutes
- Oral expression : 30 minutes
DFP Affaires C1
(Diplôme de français professionnel Affaires C1)
This diploma certifies the candidates aptitude to communicate in French in most social and professional contexts where initiative and autonomy are needed
How can I prepare for this exam? By enrolling in:
It is higher recommended to have taken the DFP Affaires B2 exam preparation course
How long will it take me to prepare for this exam ?
To take this course you need to have an advanced level (B2) meaning 600 hours of French study
Exam
- 4 hour test
5 parts
- Written comprehension
- knowledge about the working world
- comprehension and written expression
- oral comprehension
- oral expression
DFP tourisme et hôtellerie B1
(Diplôme de français professionnel tourisme et hôtellerie B1)
This certificate attests the candidates aptitude to communicate orally and in writing in French in specific situations related to the Hotel and Tourism Industry.
How can I prepare to take this exam? By enrolling in:
How long will it take me to prepare to take this exam?
- It is recommended to have an intermediate 2/advanced level (level B1/B2 of the Common European Framework) meaning 450 to 500 hours of French study
- A minimum of 1 long-term session
Exam
- 4 and 1/4 hour exam : 4 parts:
- written comprehension [2 tests] : 2 hours
- Essay : 1 hour
- Oral comprehension : 45 minutes
- Oral expression : 30 minutes
CPLF
(Certificat Pratique de Langue Française de la Sorbonne (1er degré) )
Having the certificat pratique de langue française permits students from the European Union direct entry into the Université Paris-Sorbonne IV.
How can I prepare to take this exam? By enrolling in the:
How long will it take me to prepare for this exam?
- It is recommended to have an advanced / proficiency level (level B2 / C1 of the Common European Framework), meaning 600 to 1000 hours of French study
- A minimum of 1 long-term session
Exam
- 4 hour test
5 parts
Written tests:
- language skills: 1 hour
- Reading skills: 1 hour
- Literature: 2 hours
Oral tests:
- Civilisation: 15 minutes
- Literature: 15 minutes
France Langue diploma
This diploma attests the candidates level of French
How can I prepare to take this exam ? By enrolling in :
How can I prepare to take this exam? By enrolling in:
Exam:
- written expression and oral comprehension
| Exam center | Exam dates | Fees |
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| FRANCE LANGUE PARIS | Middle of June 2010 |
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