French Exams

Business French Exams

Business French Exams

You need French in your professional life, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris offers exams specially design for the world of work.

French Professional Certificate // French Certificate for Work

This exam is essentially on comprehension in work-related situations. Basic written and oral skills are required. (Level A2)

French Certificate for Personal Assistants
This exam focuses on practical aspects of using French at work and especially the skills required in a manager’s P.A. position. Written and spoken comprehension and ability to express one’s self. (Level B1)

Diploma in Business French Level 1 (DFA1)

Linguistic ability and basic technical knowledge are necessary to take this diploma. Comprehension and ability to express one’s self in spoken and written form will be develop. (Level B2)

Diploma in Business French Level 2 (DFA2)

Linguistic ability and thorough technical knowledge are pre-requisites for this diploma. Work experience in a French-speaking environment is an asset. Written and spoken forms and comprehension will be developed further. (Level C1)

Higher Level French Business Diploma (DAFA)

For this diploma a dissertation must be prepared on a topic related to the way French companies operate or to the French economy in general. The student must then hand in and defend his dissertation before a jury. Only people with work experience can apply to the DAFA. (Level C2)

Exam dates for 2007 (Paris session) :

From March 31st to April 4th (registration before February 25th 2008)
From May 5th to 9th (registration before March 31st 2008)
From June 9th to 13th (registration before May 5th 2008)
From September 22nd to 26th (registration before August 25th 2008)
From December 8th to 12th (registration before November 3rd 2008)

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