French DELF Exam Preparation Course Antibes 2014

DELF is a language exam officially authorised by the French Ministry of National Education. Full title: Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (Diploma in French Studies). The DELF certificate is made up of separate exams, in accordance with the language levels set out in the Common European Framework:

Level A1 Level A2

Level B1 Level B2

Your skills in 4 key language areas are evaluated in order to pass the DELF exam: Oral comprehension – Written comprehension Written expression – Oral expression The DELF was created in 1985 by the French Ministry of National Education. It is only offered to foreigners wishing to certify their language level in French. It is an official certificate with the same rules nationwide which could be compared to the French Baccalauréat. DELF certifies the French skills of foreign students. It is made up of 6 separate certificates, corresponding to the six levels of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The student, depending on his/her level, can register for the exam of his/her choice immediately.

CECR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe. Beginners : students with no knowledge of French False beginners (level A1-) : students with almost no knowledge of French Elementary (levels A1 and A2) : students with little knowledge of French Intermediate (level B1) : students with good foundations in French Operational and advanced (levels B2, C1, C2)

: students with a good or excellent knowledge of French

Class size and timetable *

Standard DELF Course: 20 lessons x 45mn/week Duration: 8, 12 or 16 weeks Morning 9:00am to 12:20noon - 12 students max. Monday-Friday

Intensive DELF Course: 30 lessons x 45mn/week Duration: 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16 weeks Morning 9:00am to 12:20noon - 12 students max. Monday-Friday Afternoon 2:00pm to 4:00pm - 6 students max. Tuesday-Friday Smaller groups for personalised support in the afternoon and mock exams every 3 weeks and before the official DELF exams.

* Please note: No lessons on the first Monday of your stay. Informative meeting and town tour in morning. Written and oral French test at 2:00pm. You will then be sorted into groups according to your level. No lessons on national holidays. 20 minute break in the morning. Depending on your level on arrival, the duration of your course, the exam dates and the level achieved by the end of the course, you can choose between the A2-B1-B2 DELF exams at the Antibes French language school. Within the framework of your course, the school offers a range of training course possibilities:

Duration

Arrival Dates 2014

Level on arrival

Units offered

4 weeks

23 February 27 April 25 May 01 June 29 June 14 September 16 November

A2 or above

A2 B1 B2

6 weeks

13 April 11 May 18 May 31 August

A1 or above

A1 A2 B1 B2

8 weeks

26 January 30 March 27 April * 04 May 01 June 17 August 19 October

A1 or above

A2 B1 B2

12 weeks

05 January ** 06 April 04 May 20 July 21 September

Beginner and above

A2 B1 B2

16 weeks

02 February 09 March 06 April 22 June 24 August

Beginner and above

A2 B1 B2

(1) According to the level upon arrival; the duration of the course; the exam dates and the level achieved at the end of the preparation * Practical and professional context ** Due to the new DELF exams calendar the DELF preparation session of 05.01.2014 will be exceptionally organised in 11 weeks. *** The exam dates for these arrival dates will be confirmed by the exam center at the beginning of May , each preceding year.

Duration

Number of lessons

DELF Standard (20)

DELF Intensive (30)

4 weeks

30 lessons only

Not offered

€ 956.00 + € 50.00

6 weeks

30 lessons only

Not offered

€1434.00 + € 50.00

8 weeks

20 or 30 lessons

€1304.00 + € 50.00

€1912.00 + € 50.00

12 weeks

20 or 30 lessons

€ 1956.00 + € 50.00

€2868.00 + € 50.00

16 weeks

20 or 30 lessons

€2608.00 + € 50.00

€3824,99 + € 50.00

Important information The exams may last three days and take place during the last week of your stay. There are no lessons during the last week. Teaching hours include the training course and post exam correction if necessary. Pass certificates can either be collected from the exam centre on the same day as the exams taking place or sent to your home country via the embassy.

Note: Following changes to the DELF exam, students preparing for the DELF will be mixed with other students. The school adapted their courses in 2008 to be in line with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). They place students in practical situations to encourage communication and discussion and improve their skills. The DELF exam preparation courses are taught using this method and meet the CEFR requirements whilst incorporating preparatory exercises for the DELF. The students are regularly assessed and teachers provide each student with individual support. Students take mock exams and have extra homework focusing on each aspect of the exam. The school staff will help the students with any on-going questions they may have about the DELF.

>> DELF Test Content

A1 A2 B1 B2

Comprehension

Oral Answer

comprehension

questions based on 3

or

4 very short recorded

extracts about

situations in everyday

life (can be listened to

twice).

Maximum length of

extracts: 3 minutes

As A1

Maximum length of

extracts: 5 minutes

As A1

3 recorded extracts

Maximum length of

extracts: 6 minutes

Answer comprehension questions

based on 2 recorded extracts :

- interview, news bulletin (can be

listened to once)

- presentation, conference, speech,

documentary, radio or television

programme (can be listened to

twice).

Maximum length of extracts : 8

minutes

Written Answer comprehension

questions based on 4 or

5 written documents

about situations in

everyday life.

Answer

comprehension

questions based on

3 or 4 written

documents about

situations in

everyday life.

Answer comprehension

questions based on 2

written documents :

- extract useful

information relating to a

given task

- analyse the content of a

document.

Answer comprehension questions

based on 2 written documents :

- informative text about France or the

French-speaking world

- text arguing points of view.

Expression

Written Two-part test:

- complete a sheet, a

form

- write simple sentences

(postcards, messages,

captions) about

everyday subjects.

Two short written

texts (friendly letter

or message)

- describe an event

or personal

experiences

- write to invite,

thank, apologise,

ask, inform,

congratulate

Express your own opinion

on a general theme

(essay, letter, article).

Argue your personal opinion

(contribution in a debate, formal

letter, review)

Oral 3-part test:

- interview

- information exchange

- simulated dialogue.

3-part test:

- interview

- information

exchange

- simulated dialogue.

3-part test:

- interview

- interaction exercise

- expression of an opinion

based on a document.

Presentation and defence of an

opinion based on a short document.

Marks

Total duration of all

tests : 1 hour 20 min

Overall mark out of 100

Minimum pass mark:

50/100

Minimum mark per test:

5/25

Total duration of all

tests : 1 hour 40 min

Overall mark out of

100.

Minimum pass mark:

50/100

Minimum mark per

test: 5/25

Total duration of all tests :

1 hour 45 min

Overall mark out of 100.

Minimum pass mark:

50/100

Minimum mark per test:

5/25

Total duration of all tests : 2 hours 30

min

Overall mark out of 100.

Minimum pass mark: 50/100

Minimum mark per test: 5/25

Delf registration fees

Registration fees (these set by the board of education): are from 100€ / 200€ per exam and must by paid on arrival

in Antibes, not via CESA, (these prices are subject to amendments by the board of education).

If you wish to discuss the programme please call

us on 01209 211800 or email us to check course

availability.

CESA on line: www.cesalanguages.com