Exams and University diplomas

Continuous assessments and final exams are organised each semester. University diplomas are delivered as follows :

  • DUEF A1 (Diplôme Universitaire d’Études Françaises level A1)
  • DUEF A2 (Diplôme Universitaire d’Études Françaises level A2)
  • DUEF B1 (Diplôme Universitaire d’Études Françaises level B1)*
  • DUEF B2 (Diplôme Universitaire d’Études Françaises level B2)
  • DUEF C1 (Diplôme Universitaire d’Études Françaises level C1)

* At the CIEF, the DUEF B1 is divided into two levels and two diplomas: the DUEF B1.1, which confers a start of level B1 and the DUEF B1.2 which confers the level B1.

DUEF A1

*Diploma on 200 points

*Duration of training: one semester of approximately 200 hours.

*Exit level: level A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Tableau récapitulatif des examens pour le DUEF A1

DUEF A2


*Diploma on 200 points

*Duration of training: one semester of approximately 200 hours.

*Entry level: A1 level

*Exit level: A2 level

Tableau récapitulatif des examens pour le DUEF A2

DUEF B1


*Diploma on 300 points

*Duration of training: one semester of approximately 200 hours.

*Entry level: A2 level

*Exit level: B1 level

The DUEF B1 exams also include a test for the specialty French course chosen by the student (written or oral).

Tableau récapitulatif des examens pour le DUEF B1

DUEF B2


*Diploma on 300 points

*Duration of training: one semester of approximately 200 hours.

*Entry level: B1 level

*Exit level: B2 level

The DUEF B2 exams also include a test for the specialty French courses chosen by the student (written or oral).

Tableau récapitulatif des examens pour le DUEF B2

DUEF C1


*Diploma on 300 points

*Duration of training: one semester of approximately 200 hours.

*Entry level: B2 level*

*Exit level: C1 level

The DUEF C1 exams also include a test for the specialty French course chosen by the student (written or oral), a test for the language reflection course and a test for the history and civilization course.


Tableau récapitulatif des examens pour le DUEF C1

These diplomas are harmonised with those of the 40 other French University Centres and members of the Campus-FLE ADCUEFE (Association of Directors of University Centres for the Teaching of French to Foreigners).

DELF and DALF :

A certain amount of classroom time is dedicated to the preparation of the national diplomas DELF and DALF in each level. Two exam sessions are organised once a year usually in January and May at the CIEF.

Informations - DELF and DALF