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DELF A1 is a test designed to check use of familiar words and simple phrases by the non-native French speakers. At this stage, the test taker should be able to introduce himself or someone else & can ask and answer basic questions about home, family, surroundings, etc. The test taker should have the basic knowledge of the language to communicate
The Test is owned by Centre international d’études pédagogiques (CIEP) &Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) and is conducted by Alliance Française. The Exam fee is Rs. 4494 (as per March, 2015).
The result of DELF A1 is declared online on the official site of ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE within 2/3 months. DELF certification is internationally recognised with lifetime validity.
| Type of modules | Duration | Mark out of |
|---|---|---|
| Listening Comprehension questionnaires dealing with three or four very short recordings on everyday life (played twice). Maximum duration of recordings: 3 minutes |
Approximately 20 minutes | / 25 |
| Reading Comprehension questionnaires dealing with four or five written documents on everyday life. |
Approximately 30 minutes | / 25 |
| Writing Two part test filling in a record, a form writing simple phrases (postcards, messages, stories etc) messages, stories etc on everyday topics. |
Approximately 30 minutes | / 25 |
| Speaking Three part test guided conversation exchanging information role-play |
5 to 7 minutes preparation: 10 minutes |
/ 25 |
DELF A1 is a test designed to check use of isolated phrases and common expressions that relate to areas of high personal relevance (like personal or family information, shopping, and immediate environment, work by the basic user of French. At this stage, the test taker should be able to communicate during easy or habitual tasks requiring a basic and direct information exchange on familiar subjects.
The Test is owned by Centre international d’études pédagogiques(CIEP) & Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) and is conducted by: Alliance Française. The Exam fee is Rs. 4494 (as per March, 2015). The result of DELF A2 is declared online on the official site of ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE within 2/3 months. DELF certification is internationally recognised with lifetime validity.
| Type of modules | Duration | Mark out of |
|---|---|---|
| Listening Comprehension questionnaires dealing with three or four very short recordings on everyday life (played twice). Maximum duration of recordings: 5 minutes |
Approximately 25 minutes | / 25 |
| Reading Comprehension questionnaires dealing with four or five written documents on everyday life. |
Approximately 30 minutes | / 25 |
| Writing Two short pieces of writing (letter to a friend or message) describe an event or personal experiences invite, thank, say sorry, ask for something, give information, |
Approximately 45 minutes | / 25 |
| Speaking Three part test guided conversation exchanging information role-play |
6 to 8 minutes preparation: 10 minutes |
/ 25 |
DELF B1 is a test designed to check the capability of test taker with situations likely to arise in daily life. At this level, the user becomes independent. He/she can maintain interaction: he/she can understand and maintain a discussion and give his/her opinion.
Test is owned by Centre international d’études pédagogiques(CIEP) & Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) and is conducted by Alliance Française. The Exam fee is Rs.5618 (as per March, 2015). The result of DELF B1 is declared online on the official site of ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE within 2/3 months. DELF certification is internationally recognised with lifetime validity.
| Type of modules | Duration | Mark out of |
|---|---|---|
| Listening Comprehension questionnaires dealing with three or four very short recordings on everyday life (played twice). Maximum duration of recordings: 6 minutes |
Approximately 25 minutes | / 25 |
| Reading Comprehension questionnaires dealing with two written documents: extract useful information concerning a particular task. |
Approximately 35 minutes | / 25 |
| Writing Express personal opinions on a general topic (essay, letter, article etc.) |
Approximately 45 minutes | / 25 |
| Speaking Test in three parts guided conversation interactive exercise expressing an opinion on a document designed to elicit a reaction. |
Approximately 15 minutespreparation: 0 h 10 (does not concern the 3rd part of the test) |
/ 25 |
DELF B2 is a test designed to check a degree of independence that allows him/her to construct arguments to defend his/her opinion, explain his/her viewpoint and negotiate. At this level, the candidate has a degree of fluency and spontaneity in regular interactions and is capable of correcting his/her own mistakes. The Test is owned by Centre international d’études pédagogiques (CIEP) & Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) and is conducted by Alliance Française.
The result of DELF B2 is declared online on the official site of ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE within 2/3 months. DELF certification is internationally recognised with lifetime validity.
| Type of modules | Duration | Mark out of |
|---|---|---|
| Listening Comprehension questionnaires dealing with three recordings. interview, news bulletin etc. (played once) Maximum duration of recordings: 8 minutes |
Approximately 30 minutes | / 25 |
| Reading Comprehension questionnaires dealing with two written documents: text of an informational nature regarding France or the French-speaking world text of an argumentative nature |
Approximately 1 hour | / 25 |
| Writing Taking a personal stand (contributing to a debate, formal letter, review of a film/book) |
Approximately 20 minutes preparation: 0 h 30 | / 25 |
| Speaking Stating and defending an opinion based on a short document designed to elicit a reaction. |
Approximately 20 minutes preparation: 0 h 30 | / 25 |
DALF C1 is a test designed to check the level of the test taker to understand the main ideas of concrete or abstract topics in a complex text, including a technical article in the user’s area of expertise. At this stage, the test taker can communicate with a degree of spontaneity and fluency during a conversation with a native speaker, in a way that is comfortable for everyone.
The Test is owned by Centre international d’études pédagogiques(CIEP) & Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) and is conducted by Alliance Française. The Exam fee is Rs. 6742 (as per March, 2015).
The result of DELF B1 is declared online on the official site of ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE within 2/3 months. DELF certification is internationally recognised with lifetime validity.
| Type of modules | Duration | Mark out of |
|---|---|---|
| Listening Comprehension questionnaires dealing with recordings a long recording (interview, lesson, conference…) approximately eight minutes long (played twice) Maximum duration of recordings: 10 minutes |
Approximately 40 minutes | / 25 |
| Reading Comprehension questionnaires dealing with a text of ideas (literary or journalistic), 1,500 to 2,000 words long. |
Approximately 50 minutes | / 25 |
| Writing Two part test Summarise several written documents totalling approximately 1,000 words Candidate can choose between two fields: humanities and social studies, science |
Approximately 2 h 30 | / 25 |
| Speaking A presentation based on a series of written documents, followed by a discussion with the examiners. Candidates can choose between two fields: humanities and social studies, science |
Approximately 30 minutes preparation: 1 hour | / 25 |
DALF C2 is a test designed to check the capability of the test taker to understand almost everything he or she reads or hears. At this stage, the test taker can express himself or herself precisely in a spontaneous, fluent way, conveying finer shades of meaning precisely.
The Test is owned by Centre international d’études pédagogiques(CIEP) & Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) and is conducted by Alliance Française. The Exam fee is Rs. 6742 (as per March, 2015).
The result of DALF C2 is declared online on the official site of ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE within 2/3 months. DALF certification is internationally recognised with lifetime validity.
| Type of modules | Duration | Mark out of |
|---|---|---|
| Listening and Speaking Three part test write-up the contents of a recording (played twice) |
Approximately 30 minutes preparation: 1 h | / 50 |
| Comprehension et Writings Writing a structured text (article, editorial, report, speech etc.) based on several documents totalling approximately 2,000 words.Candidates can choose between two fields: humanities and social studies, science |
Approximately 3 h 30 | / 50 |
communicate a message clearly
provide the information requested
describe, recount, and explain
justify a choice, position, decision, etc.
link ideas and exercise consistency in discourse
compare two points of view
express their opinion and argue it
use vocabulary and structures adapted to the relevant task
be capable of summarizing and rewording
The Test is owned by Centre international d’études pédagogiques(CIEP) and is conducted by Alliance Française & French ministry of education.
| Section | Fee |
|---|---|
| Compulsory | Rs. 9000/- |
| Optional | Rs. 4600/- (For Each Section) |
The results are sent to the test centre within 20 days (excluding weekends and public holidays).Candidates must collect their certificate directly from the centre at which they took the TCF examinations. TCF certification is internationally recognised with 2 years validity.
Listening
Proficiency on language structure
Reading
Speaking
Writing
| Type of modules | Duration |
|---|---|
| Listening 29 questions | 25 minutes |
| Proficiency in language structure 10 question | 15 questions |
| Reading | 45 questions |
| Type of modules | Duration |
|---|---|
| Speaking Part 1 : Personal Presentation (2 minutes) Part 2 : Monologues (5 minutes 30 secondary including 2 minutes of preparation ) Part 3 : Personal Presentation (2 minutes) |
12 minutes |
| Writing Part 1 : (message of 60-120 minutes) Part 2 : (article/letter/note of 120-150 words) Part 3 : (Text writing for a newspaper & website) |
60 minutes |
The results of the TCF ensure that candidates are reliably positioned on the Council of Europe’s six-level scale (from A1 to C2).
The TCF for Quebec, has been specially designed to be consistent with the standards of the Ministry of Immigration (MICC) of Quebec, and is only intended for people wishing to settle in Quebec.
From 1 August 2013, the Quebecoise authorities require a minimum B2 level to issue a maximum of 16 points for this linguistic evaluation.
The Test is owned by Centre international d’études pédagogiques (CIEP) & Quebecoise Ministry for Immigration and is conducted by Alliance Française & French ministry of education.
| Section | Fee |
|---|---|
| Optional | Rs. 5300/- (For Each Section) |
| Compulsory | Rs. 9000/- |
Your results are sent to the test centre within 20 days (excluding weekends and public holidays) from the date that the test papers are received by the CIEP. You must collect your certificate directly from the centre at which you took the “TCF for Quebec” examinations.
Validity: Your TCF for Quebec certificate is only valid for your immigration application. You cannot use it, for example, for admission to a French university. Your certificate has a limited validity period. It is valid for 2 years.
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Reading
| Type of modules | Duration |
|---|---|
| Listening 29 multiple questions | 25 minutes |
| Speaking Part 1 : General Introduction (2 minutes) Part 2 : Dialogues (5 minutes 30 secondary including 2 minutes of preparation time) Part 3 : Monologues (4 minutes 30 seconds) |
12 minutes |
| Type of modules | Duration |
|---|---|
| Listening 29 multiple questions | 45 minutes |
| Writing Part 1 : (message of 60-120 minutes) Part 2 : (article/letter/note of 120-150 words) Part 3 : (Text writing for a newspaper & website) |
60 minutes |
The results of the TCF ensure that candidates are reliably positioned on the Council of Europe’s six-level scale (from A1 to C2).
| A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 point | 0 point | 0 point | 5 point | 6 point | 7 point |
| A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 point | 0 point | 0 point | 5 point | 6 point | 7 point |
| A1 a B1 | B2 a C2 |
|---|---|
| 0 point | 1 point |
| A1 a B1 | B2 a C2 |
|---|---|
| 0 point | 1 point |
Test d’Evaluation de Français is designed to assess the level of French language of people who are non-native French speakers. It is useful if you need to evaluate your French skills for Canadian Immigration, French Universities or for work. This test is designed to evaluate comprehension and expression skills in French. The overall objective of the TEF is to measure the level of the candidates’ knowledge, linguistic and communications skills in French.
Test owned by: Centre international d’études pédagogiques (CIEP) & Quebecoise Ministry for Immigration CCIP.
Test conducted by: Alliance Française & French ministry of education
| Section | Fee |
|---|---|
| Compulsory | $ 200 |
| Optional | $ 110 (For Each Section) |
Result: The TEF scores are sent to the candidate by email within two weeks of the test date. It takes 2-4 weeks from the test date to get the certificate.
Validity: The certificate of TEF is valid for one year.
Reading
Listening
Grammar & vocabulary sections
Speaking
Writing
| Type of modules | Duration | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Reading 50 questions | 60 minutes | 300 Point |
| Listening 60 multiple choice questions | 40 minutes | 360 Point |
| Grammar & vocabulary sections 40 questions | 30 minutes | 240 Point |
| Type of modules | Duration | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking 2 topics | 35 minutes | 450 Point |
| Writing 2 topics | 60 minutes | 450 Point |
The results of the TCF ensure that candidates are reliably positioned on the Council of Europe’s six-level scale (from A1 to C2).
| A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 point | 0 point | 0 point | 5 point | 6 point | 7 point |
| A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 point | 0 point | 0 point | 5 point | 6 point | 7 point |
| A1 a B1 | B2 a C2 |
|---|---|
| 0 point | 1 point |
| A1 a B1 | B2 a C2 |
|---|---|
| 0 point | 1 point |