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 at a different date.

Make sure the DELF/DALF is the right test for your situation. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she is registered for the appropriate exam. Alliance Française Halifax and its employees cannot be held responsible for the test selection made by the candidate.

Please select the DELF exam session you would like to take and create your account before the registration deadline. Verify the accuracy of the information you provide on the registration form as it will appear on your certificate.

Use the link to our online shop provided in the calendar presented on this page.
Important: It is the candidates’ responsibility to ensure that they paying for the corresponding fees. For more information, you can email us: exam@afhalifax.ca or call us at 902-580-8284.

If you have a disability or a condition that may require specific accommodations, please inform Alliance Française Halifax before registration. All requests for accommodations must be accompanied by supporting documents (doctor’s note to specify the nature of the situation and which arrangements must be made to ensure you take the exam in the optimal conditions). For further questions, contact us at exam@afhalifax.ca or call us at 902-580-8284.

To get ready for the test, Alliance Française Halifax offers:

• DELF Preparation courses
• 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 SARS COV-2 pandemy. Every candidate will receive directions on how to proceed. We will provide hand sanitizers and require the use of masks.