DELF / DALF

What is the DELF Prim?

The DELF Prim is an official diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the proficiency in French as a Foreign Language for children ages 8 to 11. Conceptualized with content specific to children and their knowledge of French, young learners can earn certificates for all three levels: DELF Prim A1.1, DELF Prim A1 and DELF Prim A2, corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

The exam topics are created to correspond to the age group’s interests: immediate environment (family, personal details, interests, friends), everyday situations, etc. The following linguistic skills will be assessed:

• Listening Comprehension
• Reading Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Oral Expression/Interaction

Each candidate needs to obtain at least 50 points out of 100, where each skill section also has at least 5 points to pass the exam and earn this diploma.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER:

Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. You may pay online, by credit card over the telephone, or by check to the order of Alliance Française de Pasadena.

Sending of the diploma: $10 (optional). You can also pick up the diploma at the Alliance Française de Pasadena. Please, make an appointment.

The exam fee is not refundable once registered

What is the DELF Junior?

DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) is an official qualification awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates from outside France in the French language. These diplomas are valid for life. DELF is composed of four independent diplomas that correspond to the levels of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Information below, pertains to the specially adapted version of the DELF diplomas for teenagers. As stated at programme-flam.fr, DELF Junior version is also open to all young French citizens who reside in any non-francophone country and who are schooled in local institutions.

Please note: the number of candidates are limited. 

Info: afdepasadena@gmail.com / 833.386.3911

   More info about the 2025 session at the end of November.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER:

Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. You may pay by credit card in person or over the telephone, or by check or money order to the Alliance Française de Pasadena.

Sending of the diploma: $10 (optional). You can also pick up the diploma at the Alliance Française de Pasadena. Please, make an appointment.

The exam fee is not refundable once registered.

The DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and the DALF (Diplôme Approfondi en Langue Française) are official diplomas awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify foreign candidates’ proficiency in French.

The DELF and the DALF certificates are made up of 6 independent diplomas corresponding to the 6 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CECR): DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1, DELF B2, DALF C1 and DALF C2.

You can also take the DELF tests  (A1, A2, B1, B2) at the Alliance Française de Los Angeles and at the Alliance Française of Greater Phoenix. 

As the Alliance Française de Pasadena is the main exam center, you must always contact the Alliance Française de Pasadena for the registration.

Please note: The number of candidates is limited. 

Info: afdepasadena@gmail.com / 833.386.3911

DELF-DALF: By registering on this webpage, you can take the test at Alliance Française de Pasadena (From A1 to C2), Alliance Française de Los Angeles (From A1 to B2) and Alliance Française of Greater Phoenix (From A1 to B2)

Deadline to register: Nov 15, 2024 (as long as there are available spots for each center)

The written test starts at 9 am. You will receive an exam notification from your Alliance Française with more instructions after Nov 15.

Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. You may pay by credit card over the telephone, or by check to the order of Alliance Française de Pasadena.

When you pay online or by credit card: transaction fee: 3.5%.

You can pick up your certificate at Alliance Française de Pasadena, if you take your test there. Make an appointment.

The other centers will contact you to explain to you how to proceed.

Note: The exam fee is not refundable once registered.