Proficiency Exams  
DELF Prim (for ages 8–12)

Treat your child with his/her first French diploma!

• What is DELF Prim?
• Why take the DELF Prim?
• What does DELF Prim consist of?
• What kind of preparation is needed?
• When is the next session?
• How do I register? Who do I contact for more info?
• How much does it cost?

What is the DELF Prim?

The DELF Prim is an official diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the proficiency in French as a Foreign Language of children ages 8 to 12.

Specially drafted for children, DELF Prim is composed of individual certificates and is divided into three levels: DELF Prim A1.1, DELF Prim A1 and DELF Prim A2, corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

  Download DELF Prim Brochure (pdf)

  Visit: ciep.fr/en/delf-prim/

DELF is also offered for other age groups:
DELF Juniors (ages 13+)
DELF / DALF All Audiences (adults)

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Why take the DELF Prim?

To reward your child’s work at school and treat him/her with his/her first diploma of French. To officially attest the level of French of your child to enter a bilingual or French School. To give your child the opportunity to be well prepared to pass the next levels of DELF through his/her progress at school.

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What does DELF Prim consist of?

The exam topics are made to suit the age group’s interest: immediate environment (family, personal details, interests, friends), everyday situations, etc.

The following linguistic skills will be assessed:

1. Listening Comprehension
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Written Expression
4. Oral Expression/Interaction

Each candidate needs to obtain at least 50 points out of 100 in all four exam skills mentioned above to earn a diploma.

Official Website: www.ciep.fr/en/delf-prim/
DELF Prim Beginner A1 Tests: www.ciep.fr/en/delfdalf/descriptif-des-epreuves-delf-prim.php
Candidate's Test Booklet Sample: www.ciep.fr/delfdalf/docs/DELF-Prim/Default.html

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What kind of preparation is needed?

Students who attended classes EMN.104 / 204 or EMN.BIL1 / BIL2 at FIAF are well prepared to take this exam and need no additional preparation.

In case your child needs extra preparation, FIAF offers revision workshops before the exam. Guitty Rousai, Director of Youth Programs at FIAF, will reinforce your child's French language preparation and break down the various elements of the exam for your child to ensure his or her success on the DELF Prim Exam.

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Exam Schedule - DELF PRIM

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Registration / Fees

Please complete one of these registration forms and mail, fax or email it -

  Registration Form (doc)

  Registration Form (pdf)

Mail: Mrs. Voahangy Siraisi,
FIAF Language Center, 22 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022
Fax: 212 527 2678
E-mail: vsiraisi@fiaf.org

Note: Exam fee is not refundable once registered.

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