French Proficiency

Information about French proficiency exams and study tips.

AP French Exam

AP French gives US high school students college-level French credit. It culminates in the AP French Exam, equivalent to a French 301 final exam. more »

DILF, DELF, and DALF - Official French Proficiency Tests

DILF, DELF and DALF are the official French language diplomas for non-native speakers administered by France’s ministry of education: CIEP. more »

Dreaming in French

People often say that dreaming in a foreign language is a sign of fluency, but is it really? The short answer is "No." more »

CEFR Levels - The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

CEFR standardises proficiency definitions for European languages. This actions-oriented approach analyses communication skills in real-world situations. more »

We've renamed A1.1 (entry level) to A0

We feel A0 better describes entry level, which is the starting point for a complete beginner. more »