Université catholique de Lyon

The DALF is an official diploma delivered by the French National Education board to certify French competences of the foreign candidates. The DALF is composed of 2 independent diplomas corresponding to the last two levels of the Framework European of Reference for Languages.

People who have passed the DALF (C1 or C2) are exempt from taking language tests for entrance into French universities.

DALF C1
Language users at level C1 are independent. They can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. They have a large vocabulary and can choose the appropriate expression to introduce their comments. They can produce clear, well-structured discourse without hesitation and which shows controlled use of structures.
Description of examinations

DALF C2
C2 users' proficiency in the language is illustrated by precision, appropriateness and fluency of expression. C2 candidates are capable of using the language for academic and advanced-level purposes.
Description of examinations

 Who can take the diplomas?
- If you are not French and would like your French skills to be recognised for personal or professional purposes, you can take DELF and/or DALF.
- If you are a non-French-speaking French person,  you can obtain authorisation from the National Commission for DELF and DALF to take the DELF examinations.

 Which diploma should I take?
The DELF and DALF diplomas are independent, so you can take the examination of your choice. You can also sit the examinations for a number of diplomas during the same examination session.

 Where do I register?
At the ILCF Lyon Office, 31 place Bellecour, 2nd "arrondissement" of Lyon, Bellecour subway station.
By email
By phone: 00 33 - (0)4 72 32 50 53

 How much does registration cost?
To know more about the admission and the tuituion, consult the Exams Schedule.

 When should I take these exams?
To know more about the dates of examinations, consult the Exams Schedule.

 How can I prepare these exams?
The Semester Intensive Program and the Semester Semi-Intensive Program are French courses at the ILCF which prepare to the DELF and DALF examinations depending on your level group.
Sample papers for oral comprehension
Bibliography

To know more about the admission, the tuituion, the dates of examinations, consult the Exams Schedule.

For further information, go to this page.