DALF

DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue française) is a French language proficiency exam. It is equivalent to a Diploma in French Language Studies. The DALF Exam is administered by the CIEP (Centre international d'étude pédagogiques). DALF is the official French language diploma awarded by France's Ministry of National Education. It is recognised around the world and is valid for life. DALF exam tests the four language proficiencies (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).

DALF consists of 2 independent diplomas, corresponding to the top 2 levels, namely:

DALF C1

DALF C2


Why take DALF?
  • DALF is an international recognition of French proficiency;
  • DALF is a life-long certification, whether obtained in the student's country or another country;
  • DALF is based on the same international standard used in 164 countries (CEFR);
  • DALF is a testimonial to a student's success in learning French: it recognizes the student's accomplishments in French proficiency;
  • DALF is an internationally recognized official document that enriches the student's school or professional portfolio;
  • DALF offers advantages for postsecondary education: it is recognized internationally by Francophone post-secondary institutions. 
  • DALF is accepted in universities in France.
  • DALF enhances a student's resumé: it describes in meaningful terms what the student is capable of doing in French;
  • DALF opens doors to a wide range of career and recreational opportunities throughout Canada and around the world; and
  • DALF supports career advancement.

DALF Preparation

Find our more about our DALF Preparation

Why choose French Faster for DALF French exam preparation?
  • Short learning period: French Faster has an accelerated learning approach that builds on your knowledge of English to help you learn French faster and smarter!  
  • Experienced bilingual tutors: You learn from tutors (all native speakers) who know exactly what to do to help you score well in the DALF French exam.   
  • Latest exam questions: You get model answers for recent and past DALF French exam questions, apart from our own bank of mock questions. 
  • Excellent learning materials: You wouldn't need to buy any extra learning materials for the DALF French exam preparation; we provide all pdf and audio files. 
  • Anytime, anywhere: You can take DALF French class online via Skype anytime, anywhere; we have tutors available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!  
  • Guaranteed Success: So far, we have a 100% success rate.

Online class with a private tutor via Skype
  • Our DALF French course is delivered online with a private tutor.
  • You can interact with your teacher as in face-to-face.
  • To take this lesson, you need: Computer,  good Internet connection, microphone, speaker, webcam.
  • The lesson is delivered through Skype (a video-chat program similar to Yahoo Messenger or Gtalk).
  • Skype is free and easy to install and use. To download Skype: www.skype.com/download
  • We can assist you if you don't know how to set up Skype.
  • For more details on our online classes, refer to How it Works

Class days, time and duration
  • The duration of each lesson is as per your preference. It can last for 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h or 3h.
  • You can also decide how many times in a week you wish to have classes.
  • You can decide your preferred days and time for the classes as well.
  • Let us know your preferred schedule and we'll assign you to one of our teachers.
  • We teach from Mon-Sun, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Advantages of our online DALF French Exam Preparation

  • You can study in the comfort of your house.
  • You don't need to waste time commuting to the school.
  • For a private one-to-one lesson, the course is very cheap.
  • You have the full, undivided attention of the tutor.
  • You have maximum opportunity to speak French in class!

Our DALF French tutors
  • Our DALF French tutors are qualified native French speakers who bilingual in French and English.
  • Our DALF French tutors have good experience preparing students for the HSC French exam.
  • Our DALF French tutors are well trained to teach using our Accelerated Learning method for faster progress.

Break time

  • Our teacher is entitled to a 5 min break after every 55 min of classes.
  • Actual duration of class minus break time: 1h (55 min) | 1.5h (1h25) | 2h (1h50) | 3h (2h45)

Learning materials
  • We send you the learning materials (pdf documents) before the lesson.
  • You will need to download and print out the lesson sheets.
  • The lessons are specifically designed for online learning.

Course fees

You can view our various packages under French Tuition Fees


Free Trial Lesson

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