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The French Ministry of Education offers many certifications in French as a foreign language to validate French language skills, from beginner to advanced levels.

Below are the certifications offered by the French Institute of Kosovo.

DELF AND DALF

Diploma in French Language Studies (DELF) and Advanced Diploma in French Language Studies (DALF) are quality official diplomas, aligned with the standards of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). These diplomas are recognized worldwide and are valid for life.

For more information on the standards of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, visit their website

DELF/DALF Tout public

DELF and DALF are intended for foreign or French adults who wish to enhance their French language skills for personal or professional purposes.

DELF and DALF exams consist of four tests: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, oral expression, and written expression.

For more information and examples of the content of the tests, visit their website

DELF Prim and DELF Junior

LJunior and Prim versions of DELF are built on the same structure as the standart DELF. Only the themes differ to ensure that the materials and questions address the interests of young people.

DELF Prim and DELF Junior consist of four tests: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, oral expression, and written expression.

For more information and examples of the content of the tests, visit their website.

Diploma in French Language Studies (DELF) Prim is aimed at and adapted for children aged 5 to 6 who are beginners in French.

DELF Prim includes three diplomas corresponding to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: DELF A1.1, DELF A1, and DELF A2.

Diploma in French Language Studies (DELF) Junior is intended for young people aged 7 to 15 who wish to enhance their French language skills.

DELF Junior includes four diplomas corresponding to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1, and DELF B2.

LE TCF

The Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) is a French language test intended for anyone aged 16 or older whose native language is not French and who wishes to have their French level assessed for academic, professional, or personal reasons.

The TCF is part of the Preliminary Admission Request (DAP) necessary for the registration of any foreign person over the age of 16 who wishes to enroll in a first-year undergraduate program or an architecture school in a higher education institution in France.

There are four versions of the TCF, depending on the use of the certificate, with different tests:

For more information and examples of the content of the tests, visit the website of France Éducation International

DFP

The Diploma of Professional French is awarded by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry Education.

It assesses and enhances linguistic skills in French in a professional context for different sectors of activity.

The exam is divided into written production activities and oral interaction.

For more information and examples of the content of the tests, visit the website