It is always good to sit an internationally recognised exam that will let current and/or future employers/school administrators (if registering for a university in France) know your level in French. You don't have to go to France to sit them. You can do these exams at the Alliance française right here in Jamaica. You can choose between the TEF (Test d'Evaluation du Français - for immigration to Canada), the DELF, the DELF Junior or the DALF or sit all of them over a period of time to see how your French is improving.
What is the Alliance française? The Alliance française (AF) is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to promote French language and culture outside France. Its primary concern is teaching French as a second language. The Alliance caters to as young as three and as old as ... there's no age limit to learning a language! There is a library of magazines, books and audio-visual material (CDs, DVDs, VHS cassettes) which you can borrow. The Alliance is located at 12b Lilford Avenue (off lady Musgrave Road) in Kingston 10. The telephone number is 978 – 6996.
ABOUT THE DELF AND THE DALF
DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates from outside France in the French language. There is also a specially adapted version of the DELF diplomas for teenagers.
The 6 diplomas that make up DELF and DALF are completely independent. This means that candidates can register for the examination of their choice, according to their level.
At each level, 4 skills are evaluated: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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 Alliance Française in Kingston, 12b Lilford Avenue (off Lady Musgrave Road). Telephone 978 – 6996.
How much does registration cost?
For 2009, the cost is $1800 JA per unit for members of the Alliance and $2000 JA for non-members.
These exams are usually held in June.
What is the Alliance française? The Alliance française (AF) is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to promote French language and culture outside France. Its primary concern is teaching French as a second language. The Alliance caters to as young as three and as old as ... there's no age limit to learning a language! There is a library of magazines, books and audio-visual material (CDs, DVDs, VHS cassettes) which you can borrow. The Alliance is located at 12b Lilford Avenue (off lady Musgrave Road) in Kingston 10. The telephone number is 978 – 6996.
ABOUT THE DELF AND THE DALF
DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates from outside France in the French language. There is also a specially adapted version of the DELF diplomas for teenagers.
The 6 diplomas that make up DELF and DALF are completely independent. This means that candidates can register for the examination of their choice, according to their level.
At each level, 4 skills are evaluated: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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 Alliance Française in Kingston, 12b Lilford Avenue (off Lady Musgrave Road). Telephone 978 – 6996.
How much does registration cost?
For 2009, the cost is $1800 JA per unit for members of the Alliance and $2000 JA for non-members.
These exams are usually held in June.
