DELF Examinations

DELF Examinations and Diplomas for Grade 12 Students

WHAT IS DELF?

The DELF is a diploma issued by France’s Ministry of National Education that officially certifies the French language abilities of non-native speakers. The diploma is earned by successfully challenging one of the four DELF levels. The diploma is valid for life and is recognized internationally.

The DELF levels are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Ontario’s, French as a Second Language Curriculum aligns with the expectations in this framework.

DSBN students in grade 12 are given the opportunity to challenge the DELF at the following levels:

Evaluations occur in November and April of each year. For optimal results, we recommend that students challenge the DELF in the semester that they are enrolled in either FIF 4U or FSF 4U. Students who participate in DSBN French Immersion and Core French programs until graduation naturally prepare themselves to challenge the DELF at a higher level. Success in our DSBN French programming and a DELF certification are both valued accomplishments that are useful to students’ academic, cultural and professional goals.

WHAT DOES THE DELF TESTING LOOK LIKE?

The DELF evaluations are opportunities for students to demonstrate their proficiency in the same four components as our Ontario FSL Curriculum: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

There are 4 components to the DELF testing for each level:

Component 1: ORAL COMPREHENSION: Students will demonstrate their ability to comprehend authentic conversations and productions of French.

Component 2: WRITTEN COMPREHENSION: Students will demonstrate their ability to comprehend and interpret authentic texts in French.

Component 3: WRITTEN PRODUCTION: Students will demonstrate their ability to express themselves in French for a specific purpose and audience.

Component 4: ORAL PRODUCTION: Students will demonstrate their ability to interact spontaneously and conduct themselves in an interview-setting with 2 DELF qualified evaluators.

Each component is evaluated out of 25 points. Students must achieve a minimum of 5 out of 25 points on each component, with a total of 50 out of 100 points to earn certification in their pre-selected DELF level.

GRADE 12 REGISTRATION AND TESTING INFORMATION:

  1. French teachers will notify students of upcoming testing and will provide students with information regarding registration
  2. French teachers will help students choose the diploma that best suits their skill level.
  3. Students will adhere to the deadlines required for registration. Testing occurs at a central site. Students must complete their testing on the dates given as per France’s Ministry of National Education. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING DELF TESTING, PLEASE REACH OUT TO YOUR FRENCH TEACHER FOR SUPPORT.

REGISTRATION WINDOW:

November Testing Registration Timelines:

Student Registration will open on Tuesday, February 27 at 8AM and close on Thursday, February 29 at 3PM.

Students must hand in their Guardian Consent Form by Thursday, February 29 at 3PM.

B2

CO/CE/PE B2 - Monday, April 15 (at home school)
PO - Monday, April 15 (evening interviews at SWC)

B1

CO/CE/PE B1 - Tuesday, April 16 (at home school)
PO - Tuesday, April 16 (evening interviews at SWC)

A2

CO/CE/PE B1 - Wednesday, April 17 (at home school)
PO - Wednesday, April 17 (evening at SWC)

 


Student Registration will open on Tuesday, February 27 at 8AM and close on Thursday, February 29 at 3PM. Students must hand in their Guardian Consent Form by Thursday, February 29th at 3PM.




IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Registration:

  • Students can test during the session of their choice; however, they will only have one opportunity to test. ie: If they register in November and can’t attend for any reason, they will not be able to register for the April session and will need to pursue testing on their own through Alliance Française at their own cost.
  • The schedule for oral evaluations (Production Orale) will be communicated to students via the email they used to fill out the registration once enrollment has closed. Students are encouraged to use their DSBN email.
  • We must adhere to France’s Ministry of National Education policies and procedures; therefore, we cannot accommodate alternate dates and times for testing

Testing Day:

  • Reading, writing, and listening tests will take place at homeschools (this will impact some students' lunches and bussing). More information will be communicated about how this will roll-out shortly.
  • Interviews will take place that same day at Laura Secord Secondary School (349 Niagara Street, St. Catharines)
  • Students must arrange transportation to and from Laura Secord for their oral interview after school.
  • Students will be assigned an interview time at Laura Secord. Please note that students need to arrive 15-20 minutes ahead of their scheduled interview time in order to check-in and register.
  • Parents/Guardians will not be permitted in the building


DELF EXAM LEVELS DATE OF LISTENING, READING & WRITING EXAMINATIONS AT STUDENT’S SCHOOL TIMES DATE OF ORAL EVALUATIONS AT SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL TIMES
B2 April 15, 2024 12-2:30PM April 15, 2024        4:30-8:30PM
B1 April 16, 2024         12-1:50PM April 16, 2024         4:30-8:30PM
A2 April 17, 2024 12-1:35PM April 17, 2024        4:30-8:30PM