DELF Prim
Give your child the advantage of a French diploma! The DELF Prim is an official certificate 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).
More information and sample tests can be found on the DELF Prim official website.
DELF is also offered for other age groups:
DELF Junior (ages 13+)
DELF / DALF All Audiences (adults)
0 1
Listening Comprehension
0 2
Reading Comprehension
0 3
Written Expression
0 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.
Students who attended classes Minimes EMN.401 or Minimes EMN.BIL1 / BIL2 at L’Alliance New York are well prepared to take this exam and need no additional preparation.
In case your child needs extra preparation, L’Alliance New York offers revision workshops before the exam. One of our certified evaluators 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.
DELF Prim Exam
Exam Dates: May 5-7, 2025
| Exam | Duration | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELF PRIM A1.1 (For students who have completed EMN.101 or EMN.102) | |||
| Writing, Listening, and Reading | 45 mins | May 5th, 2025 | 1–1:45pm |
| Oral Expression | 15 mins | May 5th, 2025 | Before or after the written exams |
| DELF PRIM A1 (For students who have completed EMN.103–EMN.204) | |||
| Writing, Listening, and Reading | 1 hr 20 mins | May 6th, 2025 | 1–2:20pm |
| Oral Expression | 5–7 mins | May 6th, 2025 | Before or after the written exams |
| DELF PRIM A2 (For students who have completed EMN.301–EMN.401 or EMN.BIL) | |||
| Writing, Listening, and Reading | 1 hr 40 mins | May 7th, 2025 | 1–2:40pm |
| Oral Expression | 6–8 mins | May 7th, 2025 | Before or after the written exams |
Important Notes: Exam times are subject to change. Please make sure you are available for the entire day of your exam date.
Exam results are mailed within 1 month of the session date.
Exam Registration
Please complete the online DELF Primaire registration form.
Steps:
- Submit your online form
- Your spot is booked
- Registrations close
- We make the payment
- You will receive a confirmation email and receipt
You will receive another email with your official notification including precise exam times 7 days before the exam.
If needed, please find a pdf version below and return it to L’Alliance in person or by email at languagecenter@lallianceny.org.
Please note there is a $5 administrative fee in addition to the exam fee. Exam fee is not refundable once registered.
Exam session transfers are subject to a $50 fee and only permitted before the Registration Deadline of your original exam session. Any candidate who submits a transfer request after this Registration Deadline is subject to repay the full exam fee. Participation can only be transferred to the next session (without penalty) in the case of sickness, provided that a doctor’s note is mailed (not emailed) within three days of the original Exam Date. If you have registered for an exam and need to transfer to another session, please email languagecenter@lallianceny.org.
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