French Language
French A1 and A2 are beginner-level competencies within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Level A1 (introductory) involves basic greetings, self-introductions, and understanding simple phrases, while level A2 (elementary) builds on this to enable simple conversations about personal topics, understanding daily expressions, and navigating basic, everyday situations.
Level A1 (Introductory)
Focus: Basic communication, understanding and using familiar everyday expressions.
Skills:
Introduce yourself and others.
Ask and answer simple questions on personal topics (e.g., where you live, people you know).
Interact in a simple way, provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.
Level A2 (Elementary)
Focus: Handling simple, routine tasks that require a direct exchange of information on familiar matters.
Skills:
- Describe your surroundings, family, and other people in simple terms.
- Understand sentences and common expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., personal and family information, shopping, local geography).
- Communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring a direct exchange of information on familiar topics.
The fee for the DELF A1 exam varies by location and institution, but it is approximately INR 8,620 + GST for external students at the French Institute in India. Other centers may have different prices; for example, Alliance Française de Delhi charges around INR 8,620 + GST for external students. Student discounts may be available for those enrolled at partner institutions or the specific French language center.
Example costs for DELF A1
External students (French Institute in India): INR 8,620 + GST
External students (Alliance Française de Delhi): Approximately INR 8,620 + GST
The fee for the French A2 exam varies by location, but in some areas, external candidates can expect to pay around €115 or ₹8,620 plus GST, while students from partner institutions or specific French institutes may pay less. For example, the French Institute in India lists the fee for external students as ₹8,620 + GST and for partner or AF students as ₹6,034 + GST.
DELF A2 (External Candidates): Approximately €115 or ₹8,620 + GST.
DELF A2 (Partner Institution/AF Students): Approximately €115 or ₹6,034 + GST.