It stands for Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française. It’s a diploma of advanced knowledge of French language given my Ministry of Education of France.
It stands for Diplome d'Etudes en Langue Francaise. It’s general test comparing to DALF which states your basic ability to operate French, while DALF requires advanced level.
It allows you to enter a French university without taking language exams. It also ease the process for applying for work in French companies. This diploma is good for your entire life. It states your high level of language skills and ability to use French in different situations of daily life and business communication, as well as in science sphere.
These tests are equivalent to American TOEFL. If you decide to apply for work in France, having DELF or DALF diploma you’ll be more competent. These diplomas are widely recognized.
Before passing DALF, you should pass TCF (both obligatory and facultative parts) or a preliminary test L'accès au DALF consisting of writing and speaking parts. Your TCF results should be no less than 4th level of TCF + 16/20 for writing and speaking.
DALF test is held once a year. The cost is 10 euro.
Structure of DELF
1st level: basic level of communication, daily speaking. Cost - up to 80 USD.
А 1: basic talk.
А 2: expression of basic thoughts and feelings.
А 3: reading and listening comprehension.
А 4: basic grammar.
All parts consist of two parts: writing and verbal.
2nd level – general knowledge of French language and culture. Ability to analyze texts. Cost – 21 USD>
А 5: French language and culture (writing)
А 6: various communication (speaking)
Structure of DALF
Cost – 26 USD for each part.
В 1: reading and writing
В 2: speaking
В 3: specific reading and writing
В 4: specific speaking and listening comprehension