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17. delf prim

The DELF Prim (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) is an official diploma awarded by the French Ministry of National Education. It assesses and certifies children’s French language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from level A1.1 to A2.

This diploma is specifically designed for children, with content adapted to their age (school, family, games, everyday life).

important information

The French Institute of Rwanda does not recommend or certify any external training center.
We invite the public to remain vigilant towards organizations presenting themselves as partners or affiliates without official approval.
The French Institute of Rwanda does not charge registration fees and does not sell exam places.
Exam registrations are carried out exclusively online.
Only candidates who have secured a place are invited to pay the exam fees to confirm their registration.

Test structure

The DELF assesses four skills:

Listening comprehension
Speaking
Reading comprehension
Writing skills

FRENCH LEVELS

The DELF Prim certifies the following levels:

A1.1

Beginner

First basics of French.

A1

Elementary

Understand and use simple expressions.

A2

pre-Intermediate

 Communicate in simple situations.

REGISTRATION STEPS:

  1. Create your client account or log in
  2. Choose the exam you are interested in 
  3. Click on “Register” 
  4. Complete your cart 
  5. Receive your invoice by email 
  6. Pay the invoice (by bank card or transfer only), then send proof of payment to: accueil@if-rwanda.org 
  7. Receive your payment receipt 
  8. Wait for your exam invitation

Scoring system

  • Each skill is marked out of 25 points, for a total of 100 points 
  • To pass: 50/100 overall, with no score below 5/25 in any section 
  • The final result validates an official level (A1 to B2) 
  • An official certificate is issued with the results

Invitation and results

  • Exam invitation sent by email before the test 
  • Results available within 2 to 3 weeks 
  • Official diploma valid for life

PAYMENT METHODS

● Card payment at the reception
● Bank transfer or deposit (details provided on the invoice)
● No cash or mobile money payments
Payment must be made within 3 days after receiving the invoice.

Sample exam papers

See the France Education International website

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Difference between DELF Junior and DELF prim

criteria DELF Prim DELF Junior
Audience
Children (primary school, approx. 7–12 years old)
Teenagers (middle and high school)
Levels
A1.1, A1, A2
A1, A2, B1, B2
Objective
First certification in French
Certification for secondary and higher education
Content
Topics adapted to children (family, school, games)
Topics adapted to teenagers (studies, leisure, society)
Exam format
Playful and simplified
More structured, similar to DELF Tout Public
Diploma
Official (French Ministry)
Official (French Ministry)
Validity
Lifetime
Lifetime
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