Do you want to study in France? Advance your career? Start the naturalisation process?
Whether for professional or personal reasons, certain projects require you to have your level of French certified through an official, internationally recognised exam.
But with so many different tests available, it is not always easy to know which one to choose or how to prepare for it effectively.
With over 100 years’ experience in teaching French as a foreign language, the École Suisse Internationale offers personalised preparation programmes, tailored to your level and objectives.
In particular, we prepare you for the following exams:
- DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française);
- DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française);
- TCF (Test de connaissance du français);
- TEF (Test d’évaluation de français).
Why take a French exam?
To study in France
Are you looking to enrol at a French university or grande école? Most institutions require you to demonstrate at least a B2 level in French. In some cases, a C1 level is even mandatory.
To help you plan your studies in France, check out our guide:
To work in French
Do you want to join a major French company? Whether for your work duties or to integrate better into your future team, you need to be able to demonstrate that you can speak French. A minimum B2 level is required in most cases.
Need to master business French? Discover our specialised courses:
To obtain a residence permit
Since January 2026, the requirements for obtaining a long-term residence permit in France have changed. Do you wish to apply for a French residence card? You must demonstrate a minimum B1 level in French.
To find out more, see our comprehensive guide:
► French resident card: What is the required language level?
To apply for French naturalisation
Would you like to obtain French nationality through naturalisation? Since 2026, the procedure has changed: you must now prove that you have a minimum B2 level in French.
More information in our article:
► Guide to obtaining French citizenship: language test, civic exam, and interview
Prepare for a French language certification in Paris with the École Suisse Internationale
The École Suisse Internationale offers a combined programme to help you prepare for your French exam.
It is structured as follows:
- Mornings: a standard programme of 15 hours per week, in small, level-based groups in our group classes (see details of the standard programme).
- Afternoons: private lessons focused on preparing for the DELF, DALF or TEF/TCF exams (number of private lessons of your choice).
This French programme will enable you to:
- Strengthen your language skills in oral and written comprehension and expression.
- Practise speaking in exam-like situations.
- Acquire effective strategies and methodology.
- Practise with sample exams for your chosen level.
Prices and registration
From €320 to €370 per week for morning classes (depending on the duration of the chosen course) + €65 per hour for private tuition
+ Registration fees : 80 €.
Individual registration valid for one year and applicable to all our French language courses in Paris, Dijon and online. Price includes all teaching materials used in class. Price adjustments apply to national holidays (any missing classes will be deducted from the total fee).
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