Ressun lukio offers the students an opportunity to obtain an international language certificate in French (DELF) and in German (DSD).

DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française)

The Diplôme d’Études de Langue Française (DELF) is an official diploma delivered by the French Ministry of National Education with a lifetime validity. The certificate received works everywhere in the world. This exam is good for anyone who needs an official certificate of their language skills for work or further studies.

Only students whose mother tongue is NOT French can participate.

The exam is held in Ressu during spring. It is divided in two sections: oral and written parts. In the morning there is the written part for everyone at the same time, which consists of listening comprehension, gap-filling, reading comprehension and writing (same as in normal exams). In the afternoon there are INDIVIDUAL oral exams, in which the student discusses everyday topics such as weather, school, hobbies etc. In higher levels there are more difficult topics.

DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom)

The German Language Diploma of the Federal Republic of Germany (Deutsches Sprachdiplom - DSD) offers an official certificate with centralised exams. The exam consists of four parts and is taken at Ressu: reading and listening comprehension, a writing assignment, and oral communication. The evaluation of the written part is conducted in Germany, whereas the oral part is assessed at Ressu. The exam is free of charge for Ressu students.

DSD exams are held in more than 60 countries every year worldwide.

The DSD is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Gemeinsamer Europäischer Referenzrahmen für Sprachen):

• DSD I equals level B1 and permits enrolment at a German "Studienkolleg", which prepares for university studies in Germany. DSD I may also prove beneficial when applying for apprenticeships and employment in any country.

• DSD II equals level B2/C1 and counts as linguistic qualification for many universities in German speaking countries.

For further information please contact the German teachers.