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The DELF/DALF and DELE exams are official qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education and Instituto Cervantes of Spain to certify the competency of candidates in the French or Spanish language. These certifications consist of six independent certificates that correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

These certificates are valid for life.

For more details, please refer to the information below. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact our Language Exams Coordinator at language@austinis.org.

Upcoming Tests

Our next DELF/DALF adult session will take place from Dec. 8th to Dec. 12, 2025. Registrations will open in November. 

French Language Testing

Austin International School is recognized as a test center for the DELF, and DALF, diplomas. All tests and exams adhere to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages' levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. The DELF and DALF exams award a diploma certifying language proficiency, which remains valid for life. These assessments are administered at Austin International School. To enroll, please select your desired proficiency level from the options below and proceed with the registration process.

Four-step infographic showing exam registration process: select exam, get confirmation 10 days before, check in early on exam day, results emailed 4–6 weeks later and diploma arrives 5–6 months after.

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.

These certificates are valid for life. DELF and DALF consist of six independent certificates that correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Depending on the achieved level, the DELF can significantly enhance one's curriculum vitae (CV) and facilitate employment opportunities in French-speaking companies.

Specifically, passing the DELF B1 enables eligibility for French nationality, while achieving DELF B2, and increasingly DALF C1, opens doors to admission into French, European, or Francophone universities, as well as certain grandes écoles.

DELF Prim – Levels A1.1 – A1 – A2 (ages 8-12)
DELF Junior – levels A1-A2-B1-B2 (ages 13-17)
DELF TP – levels A1-A2-B1-B2 (18 and over)
DALF - levels C1-C2 (18 and over)
TCF - this is a scale type test that can give results between A1 and C2

French Test Options

DELF Prim

A diploma of French Language Studies issued by the French Ministry of Education, managed by the France Éducation Internationale (FEI). It includes three levels: A1.1, A1, and A2, aligning with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

This diploma provides an opportunity for children to demonstrate their French language proficiency, receive recognition for their efforts in school, and familiarize themselves with exam settings from the onset of their French learning journey. Parents play a crucial role in supporting their child's progress and preparing them for success at each level of the DELF throughout their academic career.

France Education International - DELF Prim

DELF Junior/Scolaire

An official diploma in French language studies is issued by the Ministry of National Education. It consists of four diplomas aligned with the first four levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1, and DELF B2.

Recognized worldwide, the DELF is a prestigious and standardized diploma, reflecting the levels of proficiency outlined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It holds lifelong validity.

Achieving various levels of the DELF can enhance opportunities for admission to universities in France, Europe, French-speaking countries, as well as some grandes écoles universities.

France Education International - DELF Junior/Scolaire

DELF TP

The "tout public" version of the DELF, designed for adults, is an official diploma issued by the Ministry of National Education. It encompasses four diplomas aligning with the initial four levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1, and DELF B2.

France Education International - DELF Tout Public

DALF

An official diploma issued by the French Ministry of Education is aligned with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, certifying proficiency in French as a foreign language.

The diploma holds global recognition and remains valid indefinitely.

The DALF can significantly enhance one's curriculum vitae (CV) and facilitate employment opportunities in French-speaking environments. Additionally, it serves as a gateway to admission into French, European, or Francophone universities, as well as certain prestigious grandes coles universities.

France Education International - DALF

TCF

The TCF is the language level test set by the French Ministry for National Education. It assesses general French language skills for those whose first language is not French. It is a scale that will place you in one of the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages.

Therefore, it is recognized by the following for this purpose:

  • Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
  • Department for Integration and Nationality Acquisition (part of the Ministry of the Interior)
  • Ministry of Culture
  • Québec Ministry for Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI)
  • University authorities
  • Language learning centers
  • The workplace

France Education International - TCF "tout public"

Spanish Language Tests

DELE Spanish Diplomas are official titles certifying a degree of competence and mastery of the Spanish language, granted by Spain's Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. The Instituto Cervantes organizes examination sessions, and is in charge of corrections and the final evaluation of all exams.

The DELE exams are designed following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and the Manual for relating exams to the CEFR, both works of the Council of Europe.

The repertoire of linguistic content that can be included in the DELE exams is outlined in the Curriculum Plan of the Instituto Cervantes.

Levels for Spanish have been developed by the Instituto Cervantes based on the CEFR descriptors. The DELE Diplomas cover all levels of the CEFR. Austin International School only administers the DELE Escolar Exam to its currently enrolled middle school students.

Spanish Test Options

DELE Escolar Exam Level A1

Certifies that the student is able to communicate using the language in a basic way in situations having to do with immediate needs or everyday situations. 

DELE Escolar Exam Level A2/B1

This is a scale exam where the candidate can be placed in one of the two following levels.

Level A2:

Certifies that the candidate can understand commonly used, everyday phrases and expressions related to areas of experience especially relevant to them (basic information about themselves and their families, shopping, places of interest, work, etc.).

Level B1:

Certifies candidates’ capacity to understand the gist of clear texts, in standard language, if they involve well-known topics related to work, studies or leisure. It also certifies students’ ability to deal with most situations that occur while travelling in areas where Spanish is spoken; to produce simple and coherent texts about familiar topics, or topics of personal interest; and lastly to be able to describe experiences, events, wishes and hopes, as well as to be able to briefly express opinions or explain plans.

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French Exams:

DELF/DALF Tout Public (Adults)

8-12 December, All levels Registration: November 10-December 3

Spanish Exams:

No sessions this semester