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DELF preparation course in France at ACCORD

DELF preparation course in France at ACCORD

This DELF preparation course in France, in Paris, is aimed at all students, from basic to advanced, who are preparing for the DELF exam. The DELF (Diplome d’Etudes en Langue Française) is an official French diploma made up of exams in the four following levels of the Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL): A1, A2, B1 and B2.

The DELF preparation course proposed by ACCORD will enable the students to learn the needed grammar as well as the oral and communicative competences for the relevant level of the diploma.

Course open to all levels (from complete beginners to advanced)
14 students maximum – average: 10
1 lesson = 45 minutes (1 hour = 60 minutes)
From 1 week

Three French language courses for adults to take the DELF exam

Timetable of the morning intensive course A
Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00 (including a 15 to 20 minute break)

During the morning the students enrolled for one of the three DELF programs (D1, D2 or D3) are placed in multinational classes that are open to students who are not studying for the exam as the DELF exam is made up of general French exams that assess CEFRL competencies (listening and reading comprehension, spoken and written production) which have been the basis for our syllabuses since 30 years.

Timetable of the DELF afternoon classes
Tuesday and Thursday, from 14:00 to 17:00

The DELF Exam Preparation lessons are two afternoon workshops dedicated to the preparation of the DELF exam.
ACCORD Paris DELF Preparation lessons encourage our students to focus on specific skills needed to take the DELF exam in the best conditions.
These DELF Exam Preparation lessons are available to adult students aged 16+, from complete beginner level.
Our success pass rate is 98%!

Why choose the DELF preparation course in France at ACCORD Paris

– No hidden fees! Your ACCORD DELF Preparation Course fees include level testing, teaching materials and end of course certificate.
– 34 years’ experience of teaching French as a Foreign Language and of French language courses in Paris. Founded in 1988, ACCORD is one of the leading schools in France for teaching French to foreign students and offering high quality French language courses in Paris.
– A “boutique” French language school accredited Qualité FLE, member of the professional organisation SOUFFLE and of CAMPUS FRANCE.
– Fantastic location
– Excellent facilities
– Free Wifi throughout the school
– A warm and very friendly atmosphere
– ACCORD caters for students with disabilities
– French classes for each proficiency level
– DALF exam preparation classes
– Highly qualified and experienced teaching and administrative staff
– Great nationality mix in all our French language courses in Paris: no nationality over 12%
– ACCORD is a high quality French language school accredited by the official “Qualité FLE”
– ACCORD French Language School in Paris is member of SOUFFLE and CAMPUS FRANCE

With ACCORD, it is not only about learning French, it is a life experience!

Learn French in France at ACCORD and enjoy Paris!

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Taking the DELF/DALF Exam in Paris

Taking the DELF/DALF Exam in Paris with the help of ACCORD Paris

ACCORD Language School offers a service supporting its students enrolled in the DELF or DALF exam preparation course to register for the exam with an exam centre in Paris.

Taking the DELF/DALF Exam in Paris: On arrival at the school, students just need to speak to our Head of Studies or his deputy (their office is just near the welcome area  when you enter the school) and ask for their help to register to take the DELF or the DALF exam in Paris.

It is important students ask for our help as soon as they arrive at the school as exam centres in Paris strongly recommend checking availability for the exam date selected a minimum of 8 weeks ahead.

DELF and DALF exam dates in Paris

Once the students have given our staff their chosen exam date, our colleagues will check with the exam centre if there are places available on the date requested and if not what other options there may be.

Once the exam centre has confirmed availability for the chosen exam date, our staff will support the students throughout the exam registration procedure, completing the registration form, etc.

Important – Taking the DELF/DALF Exam in Paris: Our colleagues will help as much as possible but it is the student’s responsibility to pay the exam fees as soon as the application form is completed to guarantee a place for the exam session date chosen as the exam centre will not save a place until they receive the payment from the student.

Once the registration form has been completed and exam fees paid, the exam centre will send the students the ‘convocation’ (notification to attend the exam).

The students need to make sure they attend the exam at the date and times specified in the ‘convocation’.
ACCORD School cannot be in any way held responsible for the students not attending the exam session booked.

We recommend students to ask the exam centre to send the final diploma to ACCORD as often students have returned to their home country and cannot return to the exam centre to collect it personally. ACCORD School will send the diploma by standard post to the address confirmed by the students once the diploma has been received at the school usually within 9 to 10 weeks of the exam taking place.
It is also possible to send the diploma via a courier service such as DHL for a fee of 170€.

Please note: Very important information for taking the DELF/DALF Exam in Paris:
It is important to return the completed registration form and requested documents and pay the exam fees as soon as possible as the exam centre will not hold a place on the exam session selected until the registration and payment have been received by the exam centre.

Registration subject to availability in each exam session.
Important: it is advisable to submit the registration form a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the exam date.
Contact us now, using the ACCORD contact form

Taking the DELF/DALF Exam in Paris

You need more information about taking the DELF/DALF Exam in Paris?
More information on the website dedicated to the French exams, HERE

What is the DELF?
The DELF is the “Diplôme d’études en langue française”, a diploma recognised by the French Ministry of Education.
This diploma is recognised worldwide and valid for a lifetime.
The DELF exam can add value to your CV and help you secure a job with a company where French is spoken or needed.
The DELF B1 also gives you access to the French nationality.
The DELF B2 and more, the DALF C1 enable you to enter a French university.

More information about the DELF exam is given on the Examens-Paris website

Book DELF preparation lessons or an intensive DELF preparation course at ACCORD Paris French Language School.

About our ACCORD courses: “Professionalism, Quality, Value”
Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value… these are the recurring terms most used by the ACCORD students who decided to join a course. Their reviews below can be found on the ACCORD Google page, with their 5***** marks.

ACCORD Paris French Language School is accredited by the official Qualité FLE and is member of SOUFFLE and member of CAMPUS FRANCE.

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ACCORD French Language School near the Eiffel Tower: Founded in 1988, the all year round French language school is located just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Eiffel Tower, the Champs de Mars, the Musée du Quai Branly, the Invalides (with the tomb of Napoleon the 1st), the Seine river and the Bateaux Parisiens, and opposite the Eiffel Tower, the Trocadéro and its famous gardens and fountains.

ACCORD French School: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France
Tel: +33 (0) 1 55 33 52 33

ACCORD Paris language school is recommended by the editorial staff of PARIS MOVE

The French Language School ACCORD is rated 5 stars on Tripadvisor

How to choose a good French Language School

How to choose a good French Language School

We know that choosing a high quality French language school requires careful research as there are many important factors to consider before selecting a French language school in France and enrol in a French language course.

In this new information blog we recommend/ list some of the most important points you need to look at before you choose a French language school.

The number of years as a French Language school and its experience:
As you have probably seen or read in magazines dedicated to the language industry, language schools come and go. First of all, choosing a language school that has been operating for a number of years demonstrates that the language school has developed an experience and built a reputation as a professional organisation. Such a school knows how to provide the best possible experience in French language learning for its students.

ACCORD Paris has been running an all year round school for 35 years and has welcome over 130.000 students during that time. We pride ourselves on our long-standing reputation as one of the best French language schools in France.

Find out more about our Parisian school and its history

How to select a very good French Language School

Accreditation:
There are many language schools operating in France, but not all these schools adhere to stringent standards of quality.

“Qualité FLE” accreditation: the “label Qualité FLE” is the official Quality Accreditation for French as a Foreign Language. The Qualité FLE accreditation is awarded once the school has been inspected. The accreditation is based on a frame of work focusing on the five following areas:
– Training, teaching
– Teachers
– Welcome, support and guidance
– Premises, security, facilities
– Management

On the 28th of March 2007, after going through the inspection reports, the interministerial accreditation committee awarded fifteen schools the first official Quality Accreditation for French as a Foreign Language, and ACCORD was one of those very first schools to be accredited in France. The decree stating the creation of the Qualité FLE Accreditation was published on the 28th of December 2007 in the Official Journal of the French Republic.

In France, there are between 300 and 400 French langue learning centres and schools. With so many centres and schools to choose from, students and language service providers (education agents, travel agencies specialising in language stays, etc.) now have a major tool which helps them choose or recommend a language stay among a selection of the best centres: the “label Qualité FLE”.

ACCORD is also a member of Campus France, which is an advantage to any student requesting a visa.

Select a very good French Language School for your next French course in France

Class size:
Some French Language schools are focused on opening classes with a high number of students and by doing so, they sacrifice the quality of teaching and learning. Squeezing too many students in a class means that the students do not get an adequate level of attention from the class teacher and can’t participate actively in class.

At ACCORD, we limit class size to a maximum of 14, and our average is 10. In classes dedicated to the preparation of the DELF exam, for example, the maximum per class is 6 students (average 4) and in our Business French lessons in mini-groups, the maximum is 3 students per class (average 2). For each course, we welcome the number of students to ensure that every learner receives the best level of attention whilst being in a dynamic learning environment.

How to choose a good French Language School

Teachers of French and Teaching method:
When looking for a French Language School, you must of course make sure about the quality of the teaching, whether the French teachers are fully qualified and also experienced in teaching adults if you are looking for an adult course, or juniors if you are looking for a summer course for young learners.

At ACCORD, our teachers are fully qualified in teaching French as a foreign language and are all university graduates. They also are very experienced teachers who create their own teaching material and constantly update the material to ensure their lessons are fresh, modern and dynamic.

At ACCORD, our teaching method is based on oral communication as we believe that by recreating real-life situations, students are able to develop their communication skills, and feel confident when speaking French outside the classroom environment.

Nationality mix:
One of the real key points of any quality French language school is the ability to provide a real culturally diverse mix of students.

At ACCORD we guarantee that we have no nationality over 12% at the school.
This figure is verified by the Label Qualité FLE accreditation body.

How to choose a good French Language School

Location and premises:
We recommend you choose a language school that is located in a city that is well connected by public transport and which offers students the maximum cultural opportunities such as visiting museums, historical monuments, going out to cafés and restaurants, all these important aspects enabling you to learn more about French Culture, History and Civilisation.

Coming to Paris, the world’s most visited city in the world allows you to enjoy a full educational, cultural and social experience. Booking a French language course in ACCORD Paris is the best way to improve your French language skills in the most beautiful city in the world!
With ACCORD Paris, it is not only about studying French, it is a life experience!

ACCORD premises:
From March onwards, we will be relocating to some brand new air-conditioned premises in a fantastic location, very close to the Eiffel tower.
You will love our ACCORD Tour Eiffel school located 3bis, rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris.

You cannot wish for a better location to study French in Paris, as our school is located only a few minutes’ walk from the Champ de Mars and the Tour Eiffel. Our ACCORD Tour Eiffel School is also in the vicinity of the Musée du Quai Branly, easily recognizable with its living wall of greenery (“mur végétal”) dedicated to indigenous art and cultures, and of course the Musée des Invalides where you can see the impressive tomb of the French Emperor, Napoleon the 1st.

After class, you can easily walk down to the Seine river with your classmates and enjoy an impromptu picnic in true Parisian style, or hop on one of the Bateaux Parisiens, opposite the Eiffel Tower, for a cruise down the river Seine and pass under all its famous bridges.

Let’s not forget the Trocadéro and its famous gardens and fountains by the Eiffel Tower, where you can spend a little while, sitting on a bench, going over the notes you took in class before heading off to one of the famous cafés to meet your new found friends.

How to choose a good French Language School

By making sure that the French language school you choose is an established, accredited school with a good location and a strong reputation you are sure to have a great time learning French in France.

If you need any further advice then just click HERE and we will be glad to offer you our help to select your French language school, the Best language course for you as well as to give you advice to prepare your trip to France: click here to ask for more information

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