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.

Diploma in Professional French: (former CFP)

This exam is essentially on comprehension in work-related situations. Basic written and oral skills are required. This diploma can be taken at 2 levels: the DFP A2 and the DFP B1, corresponding in levels recommanded by the CECR.

French Secretarial Diploma B1: (former CFS)
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.

Diploma in Business French B2: (former 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.

Diploma in Business French C1: (former 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)

Diploma in Busuness French C2:( former 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)

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