Certifications
For more information on the exam dates for 2013, click here.
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DELF-DALF • TOUT PUBLIC / ALL AUDIENCE Inscription / Registration: April 29–June 1, 2013 | ||||
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| test date | registration deadline | tuition | ||
| DELF A1 Jun. 10 · 10:40 a.m. |
Jun. 1, 2013 | $105 for students registered in a class or members $115 for general public |
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| DELF A2 Jun. 10 · 10:40 a.m. |
Jun. 1, 2013 | $105 for students registered in a class or
members $115 for general public |
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| DELF B1 Jun. 11 · 10:30 a.m. |
Jun. 1, 2013 | $115 for students registered in a class or members $125 for general public |
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| DELF B2 Jun. 12 · 10:30 a.m. |
Jun. 1, 2013 | $130 for students registered in a class or members $150 for general public |
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| DALF C1 Jun. 13 · 9:00 a.m. |
Jun. 1, 2013 | $170 for students registered in a class or members $190 for general public |
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| DALF C2 Jun. 14 · 9:00 a.m. |
Jun. 1, 2013 | $170 for students registered in a class or members $190 for general public |
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DELF-JUNIOR Inscription / Registration: April 29–May 25, 2013 | ||||
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| test date | registration deadline | tuition | ||
| DELF A1 Jun. 5· 10:40 a.m. |
May 25, 2013 | $105 for students registered in a class or members $115 for general public |
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| DELF A2 Jun. 5· 10:40 a.m. |
May 25, 2013 | $105 for students registered in a class or
members $115 for general public |
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| DELF B1 Jun. 6· 10:30 a.m. |
May 25, 2013 | $115 for students registered in a class or members $125 for general public |
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| DELF B2 Jun. 7· 1:15 p.m. |
May 25, 2013 | $130 for students registered in a class or members $150 for general public |
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DELF-PRIM Inscription / Registration: April 29–May 25, 2013 |
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| DELF A1.1 Jun. 3· 11:00 a.m. |
May 25, 2013 | $105 for students registered in a class or members $115 for general public |
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| DELF A1 Jun. 3· 10:40 a.m. |
May 25, 2013 | $105 for students registered in a class or
members $115 for general public |
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| DELF A2 Jun. 4· 10:40 a.m. |
May 25, 2013 | $115 for students registered in a class or members $125 for general public |
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TCF Inscription / Registration deadline: June 1st, 2013 |
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| test date | registration deadline | compulsory test |
+ oral expression |
+ written expression |
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TCF Sat. Jun. 29 11:00 a.m. |
Jun. 1st, 2013 | $100 for students registered in a class or members $150 for general public |
$60 for students registered in a class $75 for general public |
$60 for students registered in a class $75 for general public |
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TCF Sat. Nov. 16 11:00 a.m. |
Oct. 19, 2013 | $100 for students registered in a class or members $150 for general public |
$60 for students registered in a class $75 for general public |
$60 for students registered in a class $75 for general public |
TCF Certificate (Test de Connaissance du Français)
- The TCF (Test de connaissance du français) is the French test awarded by the Centre International d'Etudes Pédagogiques, official department of the French Ministry of Education for administring tests determining knowledge of French.
- The TCF is a standardized and graded test designed by the CIEP using an extremely rigorous method that makes it a genuine measuring instrument.
- All candidates receive a certificate of results that positions them at one of the six levels (from A1 to C2) of the competency scale defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). This means that it is not possible to fail the TCF.
- The TCF has three compulsory tests and two optional ones.
- Compulsory tests: listening comprehension, language structures, reading comprehension (1.5 hours).
Optional tests: oral expression (15 minutes), written expression (1h45).
The Alliance Française de Chicago organizes testing sessions for the standard TCF.
For more information on those versions, visit the CIEP site.. - Each candidate is provided with a certificate stating their test results withinone month of the test date, and which is valid for 2 years.
To download the registration form, click here.
TCF DAP (Demande d'Application Préalable)
- First and second year undergraduate students and Architecture students: the TCF is compulsory for future students as part of the DAP (Demande d'Admission Préalable, or preliminary admission application) for admission on first and second year university degree courses and for Architecture students.
- For more information on those versions, visit the CIEP site.
- To download the registration form, click here.
Immigrating to Quebec
- For more information, download this CIEP pdf.
Candidates for emigration to Québec
- Candidates who wish to emigrate and work in Québec can choose to present a TCF. In that case, they must enclose with their immigration application the results of the oral comprehension test and the oral expression test. Candidates should register to the compulsory test and the oral expression. Note that written proficiency is not evaluated when applying for a Québec Selection Certificate.
For more information on Quebec immigration, click here.
DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française)
and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française)
- DELF and DALF are official qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates from outside France in the French language. DELF and DALF are composed of 6 independent diplomas that correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. DELF is aimed at candidates with beginner to advanced levels of French whereas DALF is aimed at expert language users.
- To download the registration form, click here.
These diplomas are valid for life!
To know more about the DELF or DALF, click here: www.ciep.fr
To download the DELF Prim flyer, click here
To download the DELF Junior flyer, click here
For more informations, call us at (312) 337-1070
DELF Professional Option
- The DELF Pro (order of July 10, 2009) is the professional version of the DELF diploma, the national diploma in French language as a foreign language that is awarded by the French Ministry of Education. The DELF Pro is devised for individuals who seek professional advancement or integration in a French speaking environment. Any candidate may take the exam.
- The DELF Pro evaluates communicative skills common to any professional situation. Exam topics are adapted to the workplace.
- The DELF Pro consists of four independent diplomas that correspond to the first four levels of the Common European framework of reference for languages (CEFR).
- To know more about the DELF Pro, click here.
To download the flyer, click here.
Cancellation policy
Please note that upon cancellation (due to illness, transportation problems, death of a loved one, etc.), the absent candidate may receive a full refund of the registration fees on condition that he or she provides the TCF services with official proof.
More info
For more information on certifications, please contact: certifications@af-chicago.org
