The Alliance Française de La Haye is listed on the CRKBO, the central register of short educational and vocational training courses, and we are therefore a recognised institution in terms of the European VAT Directive.The Alliance Française de La Haye is listed on the CRKBO, the central register of short educational and vocational training courses, and we are therefore a recognised institution in terms of the European VAT Directive.
We offer general French courses ranging from complete beginners to very advanced levels. Beside general French classes, we also run conversation classes and thematic courses. All our courses are based on a communicative approach and follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Starting any time you wish, the Alliance Française offers private or semi-private lessons tailored to suit your particular goals and your schedule. Courses and instructors are specially selected to meet your needs, whether it is general French, business French, conversation or specialized courses such as legal French.
DELF - Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française
DALF - Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française
TEF (Test d’Évaluation de Français)
This test was conceived and is administered by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris (CCIP). The TEF is a language placement test for non-native speakers of French who wish to obtain a simple, effective and precise evaluation of their general language skills for professional or personal reasons. The certificate of achievement is valid for one year. The overall objective of the TEF is to measure the level of the candidates' knowledge, linguistic and communications skills in French:
- It assesses comprehension and expression skills in French.
- It gives a quantitative and qualitative measure of the level of candidate's linguistic and communication skills.
- It offers a detailed and personalized analysis of results.
Structure of the TEF
3 compulsory modules (2hr10)
- Reading comprehension (60min)
- Listening comprehension (40min)
- Vocabulary and grammar (30min)
2 optional modules (1hr35)
- Written expression (1hr00)
- Oral expression (35min)
Costs:
€ 90 (compulsory modules)
€ 40 per optional module
Note: Payment must be made in full at the time of registration on our account number ING 65.80.07.114 (please mention your name and TEF). No refund or credit will be made under any circumstances once the registration is processed, unless Alliance Française has to cancel a session (in which case you will be fully refunded).
How is the TEF graded?
The TEF assesses candidates from an elementary to an advanced level.
| TEF | 0+ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| CECR | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | |
> CEFR scale (Common European Framework for Languages)
Registering and getting ready
No prior diploma is required for the TEF. The best way to get ready is to follow one of our general French course.
> See also: http://www.fda.ccip.fr/tef
For further information or to register please contact our Directrice des cours, Cécile Le Breton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 070 362 15 23.
TEFaQ
The Ministry of Immigration and the Cultural Communities of Québec requires the TEFaQ, which is an adaptation of the TEF, for a visa application to Quebec. For this test, candidates are tested on their oral understanding and expression only. A certificate of results is issued and valid for one year in case of visa application.
Structure of the TEFaQ
2 mandatory sections (total: 1hr15)
- Listening comprehension (40 minutes)
- Oral expression (35 minutes)
Cost: € 90
Note: Payment must be made in full at the time of registration on our account number ING 65.80.07.114 (please mention your name and TEFaQ). No refund or credit will be made under any circumstances once the registration is processed, unless Alliance Française has to cancel a session (in which case you will be fully refunded).
> Download candidate’s guide
> See also: http://www.fda.ccip.fr/tef/tefaq
For further information or to register please contact our Directrice des cours, Cécile Le Breton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 070 362 15 23.
