Laurier French Immersion

DELF at Laurier

Laurier's French language instruction is informed by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) which defines official levels of language proficiency. In May of 2025, Laurier's Grade 12 French Immersion students have the opportunity to take an internationally-recognized language exam called the Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) based on the CEFRL levels.

WHAT IS DELF? The DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) is an official international certification awarded by the French Ministry of Education indicating the level of proficiency of candidates from outside France in the French language. The results of these exams are valid indefinitely. The DELF exam certificate officially recognizes a student’s level of proficiency in French measured across four categories: speaking, writing, listening and reading. For more information, please visit the following DELF website: https://destinationdelf.ca/

In 2024, 50 Laurier French Immersion students were awarded the DELF B2 exam certificate. The recipients of the DELF B2 Certificate are considered to be advanced independent users of the French language.

In 2024, 30 Laurier French Immersion students were awarded the DELF B1 Certificate. The recipients of the DELF B1 Certificate are considered to be independent users of the French language.

CEFR Levels

The DELF is based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), which defines language proficiency along six global levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, (C1, and C2 for professionals). Laurier Grade 12 French Immersion students successfully challenged either the B2 or B1 levels.

DELF B2

The B2 user has a degree of independence that allows him/her to construct arguments to defend his/her opinion, explain his/her viewpoint and negotiate. At this level, the candidate has a degree of fluency and spontaneity in regular interactions and is capable of correcting his/her own mistakes.

DELF B1

The B1 user becomes independent. He/she can maintain interaction: he/she can understand and partake in a discussion and give his/her opinion. He/she is capable of dealing with situations likely to arise in daily life.

DELF A2

The A2 level recognizes the linguistic competency of a basic user, considered as a social actor. The candidate can communicate about simple and routine tasks requiring the most common polite phrases and exchanges of information.

DELF A1

The A1 user has basic knowledge at this level, also called the "discovery" stage. The user can interact in a simple way: he/she can speak about him/herself and his/her immediate environment