Want to prove how well you can speak French?

Try the DELF exam. What is it?

The Diplôme d'études en langue française or DELF for short, is a diploma of French language-abilities for non-native speakers of French administered by France Education International for France's Ministry of Education. There are four independent diplomas corresponding to the first four levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages: A1, A2, B1 and B2. 
An B2 DELF diplome is expected to register in a francophone university.

Above this level, the "Proficient User" divisions (C1 and C2) are certified by the DALF. The qualification is for life as well.

DELF is not a certificate but a qualification that's valid for life.

Approved by a team of educational psychologists, the DELF is based on current topics and real-life situations and is recognised internationally.

At the Alliance Francaise Hamilton we hold "DELF tout public" (DELF for all students) sessions twice a year: in May and in October and the Delf Junior in November. The junior version of DELF is perfectly fit to teenagers between 12 and 18 years old in middle and high-school. The DELF junior version has the same basic structure as the standard DELF. Only the topics are different: the materials take into account the interests of young people.The Delf tout public is for people aged 16 and over.

Next DELF exam sessions

DELF Tout Public 2 sessions Saturday 3 May 2025 or Saturday 18 October 2025  REGISTRATIONS COMING SOON

DELF Junior Saturday 1 November 2025 REGISTRATIONS COMING SOON

DELF scolaire 24 August 2025 Hillcrest High School Hamilton
REGISTRATIONS COMING SOON

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DELF exam types and prices

DELF Tout public A1-A2  Exam at Alliance's premises	$120
DELF Tout public B1-B2	$140

DELF Junior A1-B2 (All Students aged 12-18) Exam at Alliance's premises	$115
DELF Junior C1-C2	$135

DELF Scolaire A1-B2 (Students in High School aged 12-18) Exam at Hillcrest High School Hamilton	$85
DELF Scolaire C1-C2	$95

DAEFLE Diploma 

DAEFLE is a diploma designed for those who intend to become French language teachers.

• Diploma administered by the Alliance Française de Paris and the CNED (Centre National d’Enseignement à Distance).
• The DAEFLE preparation training is done via correspondence and can be completed in one or two years.
• Anyone who would like to participate in this training will have to take the DAEFLE Test access before being registered. This test evaluates the French competency of the candidates to ensure they will succeed the DAEFLE Final exam.Register for the admission test Find out more about how to take the test here.
• A level 4 diploma (French or foreign baccalauréat or equivalent) is required to register for the admission test. If your secondary education was not in French, this document must be accompanied by a translation.

DAEFLE Examen Final 

Dates 2 sessions :  May 2025 or December 2025

The test takes place at our premises at 114 Alexandra street, Hamilton Central.

Exam Fee: $430

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