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New DELF DALF- 2005 : The Most Frequently Asked Questions
1) When will the new DELF be effective ?
From 1st September 2005 onwards
2)What is the new DELF?
These are six diplomas corresponding to the six levels of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages(CECR).
| Diplomas
Duration of exams |
Duration
of exams |
| DELF
A1 |
1
hr 20 |
| DELF
A2 |
1
hr 40 |
| DELF
B1 |
1
hr 45 |
| DELF
B2 |
2
hrs 30 |
| DELF
C1 |
4
hrs 00 |
| DELF
C2 |
3
hrs 30 |
3)What are the number of hours required for appearing for each exam?
| Diplomas |
Number
of hours |
| DELF
A1 |
Around
80 hrs |
| DELF
A2 |
Around
200 hrs |
| DELF
B1 |
Around
400 hrs |
| DELF
B2 |
Around
600 hrs |
| DELF
C1 |
Around
800 hrs |
| DELF
C2 |
No
specified hours mentioned. |
4)Does
the unit credit scheme still exist?
No.Each diploma is independent. A candidate can enroll
himself in whichever exam that he wishes
5)Would the terms of payments for the enrolments change?
No.
6)Can a candidate appear for several exams in the same session?
Yes.The candidate can appear for several exams as per
his choice
7)Do the diplomas acquired before 1st september remain valid?
Yes.
8)Should one ask for a new diploma?
No,the old one remains valid (DELF1er degré, DELF2ème
degré). It is the duty of the examination centres to advise their candidates
about the same.They must inform about the possible combinations and determine
the units to be obtained absolutely before 1st september 2005.It
is therefore necessary to carefully refer to the combination table.
9)What is the pattern of new Delf ?
For each diploma: there will be an evaluation of 4 communication abilities
(Written comprehension,written expression,oral comprehension and oral
expression)
10)Where can one find more information?
http://ciep.fr
- Maquette des examens
- Table de correspondances entre ancien DELF DALF et nouveau DELF
- Outils : descripteurs des différents niveaux
11) How much does each diploma cost?
DELF A1----Rs 650
DELF A2----Rs 650
DELF B1----Rs 650
DELF B2----Rs 650
DALF C1----Rs 750
DALF C2----Rs 750
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