DELF / DALF / TCF Exam Preparation Course in Paris

Prepare the DELF / DALF / TCF Exam in Paris with our Private French Lessons

A French certification is often a requirement to stay in France and to obtain a residence card (minimum A2 level the TCF exam) You will need (minimum A2 level in the TCF exam), a higher level for DELF (B1) for citizenship, and in most cases a DELF B1-B2 level is needed to be able to work comfortably in a French speaking business environment.

If you are looking for effective and personalized preparation for the DELF exam (A1, A2, B1), DALF exam (B2, C1) or TCF exam, you can prepare these examinations with French à La Carte in Paris.

Our French tutors are certified & experienced to prepare students online or in person to pass these tests.


Which Exam Should You Take?

DELF (Diploma of French-language studies)

The DELF (Diploma of French-language studies) covers the first 4 levels of the Council  levels A1, A2, B1 and B2. The diploma is recognized all over the world. The French Ministry of Education delivers it. Each exam tests you on four areas :

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Speaking

  • Listening

Each is marked out of 25. Exams are marked out of 100. To pass any of the levels, you must score 50/100, with a minimum score of 5/25 in each area.


DALF (Advanced diploma in French language)

The DALF (Advanced diploma in French language) covers the highest 2 levels of the Council of Europe: levels C1-C2. It is often the diploma of choice for anyone wanting to get a job in global companies.

The C1 exam tests you on 4 areas (as the DELF): reading, writing, speaking, and listening (marked out of 25).

The C2 exam is slightly different and combines linked skills:

  • Reading + Writing (marked out of 50)

  • Speaking + Listening (out of 50)


TCF (Test de connaissance du français)

The TCF ranks candidates at one of the 6 levels from beginner to fluency (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2). the Council of Europe defines its scale. This exam is a multiple-choice test with 76 items that cover:

  • reading comprehension

  • command of grammatical structures

  • listening comprehension

  • optional tests for written and oral expressions tests 


With our French lessons in Paris focused on the DELF / DALF /TCF exam preparation, you will:

  • Get the information required on the syllabus of the exam.

  • Identify and put a focus on the linguistic skills you need to improve to get ready for the exam.

  • Practise for the test with rehearsing exams, assessments and active correction.

  • Study with online & printed resources dedicated to the exam preparation.

  • Track your progress during the throughout the preparation along with grammar and vocabulary exercises if necessary.


What are the benefits of taking a DELF / DALF/ TCF Exam Preparation Course in Paris?

With our private French lessons focused on the DELF / DALF /TCF preparation you:

  • Learn at your own pace in person in Paris or online, whenever it suits you during the week or on the weekend.

  • Learn from your home in Paris, from your office or online.

  • Get personalized detailed feedback from experienced and certified French tutors.

  • Increase your chances of passing the DELF / DALF / TCF exam with individual preparation throughout the personalized exam training.

  • Study all the skills assessed at the exam:

    • oral comprehension (listening)

    • written comprehension (reading)

    • oral expression (speaking)

    • written expression (writing)


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Pricing per Hour for our French courses

Personal Tutoring Rates

1 person - Day time - 65 €/ hour ( 10 lessons )
2 people - Day time - 75 €/ hour ( 10 lessons)

1 person - After 6.30 pm or weekends - 75 € / hour ( 10 lessons)
2 people- After 6.30 pm or weekends - 82 €/ hour ( 10 lessons )


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