Understanding DELF Prim & DELF Junior

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1 Jun

什么是 DELF？全球认可的法语官方证书

Many parents ask whetherDELF is similar to IELTS or Cambridge English exams.

The answer is yes.

DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) is the official French language qualification awarded by the French Ministry of Education. It is recognisedinternationally and is often considered the French equivalent of Cambridge English qualifications.

Unlike IELTS, DELF certificates never expire. Once a level has been obtained, it remains valid for life.

For children and teenagers, the two most common versions are:

DELF Prim – designed for 7-11 years old students

DELF Junior – designed for s12-17 years old students

Although the exam papers differ, certificates at the same level carry the same official value and recognition.

Beyond school-age learners, DELF qualifications are also widely used as proof of French language ability for study, work, and immigration purposes. Higher levels such as B1 and B2 are commonly referenced in French-speaking immigration pathways and university admissions, depending on the specific requirements of each institution or programme.

At Chanson Languages, we view DELF as more than an examination. It provides students with a clear learning goal, a sense of achievement, and a recognised milestone in their language-learning journey.

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很多家长会问：

DELF 是否类似雅思（IELTS）或剑桥英语（Cambridge English）考试？

答案是肯定的。

DELF（Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française）是由法国教育部颁发的官方法语证书，也是全球认可度最高的法语语言资格之一，可以理解为法语版的 Cambridge English。

与雅思不同，DELF 证书终身有效，一旦获得相应等级，成绩不会过期。

针对儿童和青少年学习者，最常见的是：

DELF Prim —— 面向 7-11 岁学生

DELF Junior —— 面向 12-17岁学生

两者考试内容根据年龄设计，但同一级别证书具有完全相同的官方认可度。

除了学生群体之外，DELF 也是法国及法语国家学习、工作和移民过程中广泛认可的语言能力证明。部分移民项目和大学申请通常会参考 B1 或 B2 等级要求，具体标准因国家和院校而异。

在 Chanson Languages，我们认为 DELF 不仅是一张证书，更是学生法语学习过程中的重要里程碑。它帮助孩子建立学习目标、获得成就感，并见证自己的成长与进步。