The DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official diplomas issued by the French National Education Ministry to certify French language skills for foreign candidates.

The DELF and DALF comprise 6 independent diplomas, corresponding to the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFRL). Each candidate, according to his/her level, can register directly for the desired examination with no prerequisites.

For each level, the 4 skills are assessed: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

The Alliance Française of Madras is the only authorized examination centre for DELF DALF in Tamil Nadu.

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If you want to know which diploma corresponds to your level, we suggest the following:

The Alliance française of Madras offers the following versions of the DELF:

  • DELF PRIM: 7 to 11 years old
  • DELF JUNIOR: 11 to 17 years old
  • DELF TP: 17+ years old

How To Register:

  • Download the registration form. Click here
  • Print, fill in and sign the application; first two pages of the document.
    • Rules and regulations: Read this document containing the rules and regulations governing DELF and DALF examination carefully. By registering and applying to the DELF DALF exams you confirm that you have read these rules and regulations and confirm to abide by these.
  • Visit the reception of Alliance Française of Madras with the filled in application form, 2 passport size photos (recent), one clear recent photo ID proof and your payment which can be accepted in cash, bank card, UPI or bank transfer.
  • If you are unable to visit in person, you may courier the documents to The reception, Alliance Française of Madras, 24, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600006.

DELF Junior

The junior version of DELF is structured in the same way as the general DELF. Only the topics are different: the papers take into account the interests of the young. It is reserved for middle and high school pupils (of the age group 11 – 17 years) and gives right to the award of a diploma identical to the general one.

The DELF Junior comprises 4 independent diplomas corresponding to the first four levels of the CEFRL: from A1 to B2. Each candidate, according to his/her level, can register directly for the desired examination with no prerequisites.

Preparing for the Exam:

  • General French classes are strongly recommended.
  • To discover or/and get trained to the exam, you can download some exam samples
  • You can also purchase the following official textbooks for preparation from the reception of AF Madras:
  1. DELF Junior A1: “Réussir le DELF A1” (Didier)
  2. DELF Junior A2: “Réussir le DELF A2” (Didier)

How To Register:

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  • Download the registration form. Click here
  • Print, fill in and sign the application; first two pages of the document.
    • Rules and regulations: Read this document containing the rules and regulations governing DELF and DALF examination carefully. By registering and applying to the DELF DALF exams you confirm that you have read these rules and regulations and confirm to abide by these.
  • Visit the reception of Alliance Française of Madras with the filled in application form, 2 passport size photos (recent), one clear recent photo ID proof and your payment which can be accepted in cash, bank card, UPI or bank transfer.
  • If you are unable to visit in person, you may courier the documents to The reception, Alliance Française of Madras, 24, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600006.