DELF / DALF

Alliance Française Halifax is among the few accredited examination centres for tests and diplomas certified by the French government and internationally recognized in Nova Scotia.

The DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) and the DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official diplomas awarded by the French National Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates for whom French is a second language.

The DELF and the DALF are composed of six independent diplomas corresponding to the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL):

• A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.
• You DELF or DALF diploma is valid for life.

Examination dates are offered at specific times during the year and determined by the French National Ministry of Education. Please find the examination calendar below to know when is the next date offered.

At each level, four skills are evaluated: listening - speaking - reading - writing.

To determine which test level to take, please consult with the institutions’ requirements. You may use our self-assessment tool Ev@lang to determine what level you currently have in order to help you choose the right level test.

A DELF or DALF certificate provides you with international recognition of your French proficiency and is valid for life.
If you are seeking a desirable employment opportunity with a French-speaking company the DELF or DALF certificate can be the key to helping you stand out as an employable candidate.

A DELF certificate may be required when applying to French post-secondary institutions. Here in Canada, certain post-secondary institutions with French programs may require a DELF certificate upon registration.
Finally, a DELF certificate can help you validate your language skills on your learning journey.

The DELF Prim can be your child’s first French diploma and show them that they can actually speak French and boost their confidence.

For more details about the examinations, please visit the France Education International website.

Are you a school principal or French teacher and would you like to offer the DELF exam to your students? Contact us at
exam@afhalifax.ca or by phone at 902-580-8284.

Attention: Individual Oral exam might take place on a different date.

*(01 janvier 2022 - January 1st, 2022) Attention - Mise à jour

By registering for a DELF exam with Alliance Française Halifax, you accept our terms and conditions and the following:

• Please regularly consult the measures in place by the Province of Nova Scotia to help limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
• You can show proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 on your exam date, which will give you access to the exam room.
• If you cannot show proof of full vaccination, you will not be allowed in the exam room and you will not be able to take your exam and no refund will be possible.

Questions? : Contact exam@afhalifax.ca

To get ready for the exam, Alliance Française Halifax offers various resources:

• DELF Preparation courses:
  DELF Tout Public Preparation Courses
  DELF Scolaire Junior Preparation Courses
• PrepMyDELF (online learning platform)
  PrepMyDELF B2 (Tout Public)
  PrepMyDELF B1 (Tout Public)
• French radio RFI
• TV5 monde

We are following closely the Province of Nova Scotia’s recommendations and we had to limit the number of candidates allowed in our examination center at a time due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Every candidate will receive directions on how to proceed. We will provide hand sanitizers and require the use of masks.