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TCF pour la demande d'admission préalable (TCF DAP). Admission to Licence 1 or 2.
European reference levels in language
DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and
DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française)
DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official certificates awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates from outside of France in the French language. DELF and DALF are composed of 6 independent diplomas that correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
DELF is for students with an elementary to intermediate level. DALF is for students with an upper-intermediate to advanced level.
We organise official tests twice a year (in May and November) for DELF and once a year (in May) for DALF.
November 2011:
A1, A2: 7th May 2012 and 19th November 2012
B1: 8th May 2012 and 20th November 2012
B2: 9th May 2012 and 21st November 2012
C1: 10th May 2012 and 22nd November 2012
C2: 11st May 2012 and 23rd November 2012
Enrolment before 20th May 2012 and 2nd November 2012.
DELF Junior
DELF Junior is an official certificate awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates under the age of 18 from outside of France in the French language.
A1 Junior: 7th May 2012 and 19th November 2012
A2 Junior: 8th May 2012 and 20th November 2012
B1 Junior: 9th May 2012 and 21st November 2012
B2 Junior: 10th May 2012 and 22nd November 2012
Enrolment before 20th May 2012 and 2nd November 2012.
TCF - Test de Connaissance du français
The TCF is the French language test awarded by the French Ministry of Education:
TCF assesses a person's level of French language for general purposes. It is intended for people who are not native French speakers and who, for professional, personal or academic reasons, wish to have their competency in French assessed and certified simply, reliably and quickly.
The TCF is compulsory for future students as part of the DAP (Demande d'Admission Préalable, or Preliminary Admission Application) for admission on first and second year at a university and for Architecture students. Yet if you have passed the DALF (C1 or C2) you are exempt from taking language tests to enrol in French universities.
The TCF is a standard graded test designed by the CIEP
http://www.ciep.fr/en/tcf/index.php : a language tester member of the ALTE (The Association of Language Testers in Europe), based on an extremely rigorous method that makes it a valid means of assessing language skills.
All candidates receive a certificate of results that gives them a grade between six levels (from A1 to C2) on the competency scale defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). This means that it is not possible to fail the TCF.
Since December 2002, the TCF has been certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 standard
There is an electronic version of the TCF that candidates can use to take the test on a computer.
TCF is composed of three compulsory examinations (1 h 30) and two optional examinations (2 h). See here http://www.ciep.fr/en/tcf/presenta.php
For training and simulation click her: www.tv5monde.com/tcf
DATE: 24th February 2012, 1st June 2012, 26th October 2012
REGISTRATION: before 9th February, 16th May 2012, 11st October 2012
TCF - Quebec
Since the 16th of October 2006, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration (MICC) has required people submitting applications to immigrate to Quebec to provide proof of their level of competency in French by taking the TCF pour le Québec, or TCF test for Quebec. See here http://www.ciep.fr/en/tcf_quebec/index.php
The TCF for Quebec includes two examinations:
Listening comprehension (30 questions). Duration of examination: 30 minutes
Oral skills (6 questions). Duration of examination: 15 minutes
DATE: 24th February 2012, 1st June 2012, 26th October 2012
REGISTRATION: before 9th February, 16th May 2012, 11st October 2012
TCF pour la demande d'admission préalable (TCF DAP).
TCF DAP is for those who want to enroll in a French university in the first or second year or will be enrolled in a school of architecture. Do you not have a DELF B2 or DALF, you can take a TCF DAP. The tests consist of two compulsory parts:
Part 1:
Oral comprehension: 30 questions.
Language structure (grammar and vocabulary): 20 questions.
Written comprehension: 30 questions.
Part 2:
Written expression.
Basically there will be two annual examination periods in spring and autumn. The final enrollment and exam dates will appear on this website as soon as they are defined.
The test is only held between October and February.
DATE:
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Who can register?
All nationalities can register for the exams, with the exception of French citizens.
Practical informations
All the examinations take place at the Institut français.
DELF and DALF: Twice a year, May and November
Your enrolment is valid once the enrolment fee is paid. Payment must be received at the latest on the last day of the enrolment period.
You will get the results of the DELF/DALF exams around one week after the last day of examination. They are sent both to you and to the Institut. It may take up to 3 months to receive the actual diploma. Regarding the TCF it will take up to 4 or 5 weeks to get the diplomas from Paris.
Please contact us if you have any question regarding enrolment or examinations: kursusafdeling@ambafrance-dk.org or by phone: 33 38 77 00
People who have passed the DALF (C1 or C2) are exempt from taking language tests for entrance into French universities.
In January we offer a special course designed to prepare for the DALF examination. You can also enrol to any of our courses all year long to improve your French language skills
If you are wondering about which level to sit an exam for, you can take a free placement test at the Institut Français. Ring 33 38 77 00 to get an appointment.
Level
If you are not sure about which exam that suits your level, you can take a free level test at Institut français. The test takes place before the beginning of the courses starting in January, March, May, August, September and October.
European reference levels in language
DELF A1 elementary level: 80-100 hours.
This exam demonstrates quite basic language skills and especially the ability to express yourself in everyday situations. The exam is divided into four disciplines: oral and written comprehension and oral and written expression skills. Total duration (can be spread over two days): 1 hour and 20 minutes and 20 minutes oral exam (10 min. preparation + 10 min. presentation).
DELF A2 elementary level: 180-220 hours.
This level demonstrates basic language skills, the ability to behave in everyday situations and other social relationships. The exam is divided into four disciplines: oral and written comprehension and oral and written expression skills. Total duration (can be spread over two days): 1 hour and 40 minutes and 20 minutes oral exam (10 min. preparation + 10 min. presentation).
DELF B1 intermediate level: 330-400 hours.
This exam demonstrates good language skills, follow up on more complex issues, arguments, point of views and the ability to tackle difficult and / or unforeseen everyday problems. The exam is divided into four disciplines: oral and written comprehension and oral and written expression skills. Total duration (can be spread over two days): 1 hour and 45 minutes and 25 minutes oral exam (15 min. preparation + 10 min. presentation).
DELF B2 intermediate level: 530-650 hours.
This exam demonstrates language skills in practicing level, a broad vocabulary and ability to autocorrect. In addition the ability to listen, understand and participate in any interview situation. The exam is divided into four disciplines: oral and written comprehension and oral and written fluency. Total duration (can be divided into 2 days) 2 hours and 30 minutes and 50 minutes oral exam (30 min. preparation + 20 min. presentation).
DALF C1 advanced level: 780-950 hours.
This exam demonstrates autonomy and spontaneity in any conversation. An exam for you with a very wide vocabulary and a thorough knowledge of French society and its culture. The exam is divided into four disciplines: oral and written comprehension and oral and written expression skills. Total duration (can be distributed over two days): 4 hours and 1 hour and 30 minutes oral exam (1 hour preparation + 30 min. presentation).
DALF C2 advanced level: +950 hours.
This exam demonstrates an effortless and precise use of the French language, a very wide vocabulary and a thorough knowledge of French society and its culture. The exam is divided into four disciplines: oral and written comprehension and oral and written fluency. Total duration (can be spread over two days): 3 hours and 30 minutes and 1 hour and 30 minutes oral exam (1 hour preparation + 30 min. presentation).
