DELF exam preparation course in France

34 lessons/week

One lesson = 45 minutes

26 hours/week

One hour = 60 minutes

Maximum 14 students/class

Average 9 to 10

Levels

Course open to all levels, from complete beginner to advanced.
In the CEFR there are six main levels, from A1 (basic user) to C2 (proficient user). At ACCORD Paris we also offer an A0 level for complete beginners. Read more about the language levels at ACCORD

Test

With the confirmation of your registration you will receive a self-assessment form and a written test that you must complete and return to us before the start of your course so that our teaching team can place you in a class of your level.
Read more about ACCORD tests and language levels

At any time during your stay, you will be able to talk to your teachers or to the Head of Studies and/or her assistant to discuss your progress and help you choose the right course for your needs.

Course Content

Program D1 (34 lessons – 26 h/week):
Intensive course A (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00) + 2 DELF afternoon classes (Tuesday and Thursday, 14:00 to 17:00).

Program D2 (38 lessons – 29 h/week):
Intensive course A (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00) + 2 DELF afternoon classes (Tuesday and Thursday, 14:00 to 17:00) + 1 workshop of your choice either on Monday (Oral Communication or French Culture and Civilisation), Wednesday (Writing & Grammar) or Friday (Oral Communication or French Culture and Civilisation).

Program D3 (38 lessons – 29 h/week):
Intensive course A (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00) + 2 DELF afternoon classes (Tuesday and Thursday, 14:00 to 17:00) + 3 one to one hours.

Certificate

A certificate will be given to each student at the end of the course.
On request, you can also receive an “End of Course Teaching Assessment”, which includes a detailed analysis of your competence in the French language. This assessment is available at a cost of 50 euros. Read more about our Certificate: ACCORD’s Certificate

Diploma

ACCORD School offers to help students wishing to take the DELF or DALF exam at the end of their French course – 2 options are proposed.
All information about the DELF exam (dates, prices, etc) HERE
The price of the course does not include the DELF exam fees. ACCORD School offers to help students wishing to take the DELF or DALF exam at the end of their French course: 2 options are proposed. DELF exam dates and list of the DELF exam centers are proposed here, on the web site dedicated to the French exams.

At the end of your stay you also can take an exam to get the official “Diplôme de langue et culture françaises” recognised by the Académie de Paris. Exam fees: 50 euros. Sample of the Diploma can be seen HERE

2023 Dates

Starting dates for all levels, except complete beginners: any Monday (except April 10th, May 1st, May 8th. Start dates are Tuesdays)

Calendar for beginners: January 9th, February 6th, March 6th, April 3rd, May 9th, June 5th, July 3rd, July 17th, August 7th, September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th.

The school will be closed April 10th, May 1st, May 8th, May 18th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st and from Saturday December 16th 2023 to Sunday January 7th 2024 included. The school will open on Monday January 8th 2024

2024 Dates

Starting dates for all levels, except complete beginners: any Monday (except April 1st and November 11th. Start dates are
Tuesday April 2nd and November 12th)

Calendar for beginners: January 8th, February 5th, March 4th, April 8th, May 6th, June 3rd, July 1st, July 15th, July 29th, August 12th, September 2nd, October 7th, November 4th 2024

The school will be closed April 1st, May 1st, May 8th, May 9th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th, and from Saturday December 14th 2024 to Sunday January 5th 2025 included.
The school will open on Monday January 6th 2025.

Prices

Additional information

• No hidden fees! Course Fees include level testing, teaching materials and end of course certificate.
• The DELF Exam Preparation Course is available all year round to adult students aged 16 and over.
• Our success pass rate is 98%.

Our recommendation

• In the three programs available you can always add extra afternoon classes/ workshops to boost your confidence in Oral French, improve your writing and grammar skills or discover specific topics in French Culture and Civilisation which will help you when you take your DELF exam.

French language courses to prepare for the DELF exam

Intensive French Course PM2 – 20hours/week
Intensive French Course A – 20hours/week
Intensive French Course B – 23 hours/week
Intensive French Course C – 26 hours/week
Intensive French Course D – 29 hours/week
Super Intensive French Course G – 32 hours/week
Super Intensive French Course E – 35 hours/week

French Oral Communication Course – 26 hours/week
French Grammar and Writing Course – 29 hours/week

DELF Exam Preparation Course – 26 hours/week