Diplôme approfondi de langue française
certification of French-language abilities
The Diplôme approfondi de langue française (English: Diploma in Advanced French Language), or DALF for short, is a diploma of French language abilities for non-native French speakers. It is administered by France Education International for France's Ministry of Education and composed of two independent diplomas corresponding to the top two levels C1 and C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Diplomas are valid for life and do not expire.
Level C2 is the highest level attainable according to this framework, denoting mastery and proficiency in the French language.
The "basic" and "independent" divisions of language proficiency are certified by the Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) levels A1 to B2.
Exams
DALF C1
Language users at DALF C1 are independent. They can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. They have a large vocabulary and can choose the appropriate expression to introduce their comments. They can produce clear, well-structured discourse without hesitation and which shows controlled use of structures.
The DALF C1 exam consists of four parts.
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