DELF Scolaire – assessment overview

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Le centre DELF des divisions scolaires du Manitoba organises DELF Scolaire B1 and B2 assessment sessions each year.

DELF Scolaire B1

target groups (Manitoba schools): grade 9 French Immersion ; Grade 12 French: Communication and Culture (formerly Basic French)
* Total mark out of 100, * Overall pass mark: 50/100, * Pass mark per component: 5/25
DELF B1 Test ComponentsDuration
Listening
Comprehension questionnaires – simulated texts.
0 h 25
Reading
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with two written documents:
  • extract useful information concerning a particular task
  • analyse the contents of a document of general interest.
0 h 35
Writing
Express personal opinions on a general topic (essay, letter, article etc.).
0 h 45
Speaking
Test in three parts:
  • guided conversation
  • interactive exercise
  • expressing an opinion on a document designed to elicit a reaction.
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
Approx. 15 minutes

DELF Scolaire B2

target group:  grade 12 French Immersion
* Total mark out of 100. * Overall pass mark: 50/100. * Pass mark per component: 5/25
DELF B2 Test ComponentsDuration
Listening
Comprehension questionnaires – authentic texts: interview, news bulletin, documentary, etc.
0 h 30
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with two written documents:
  • text of an informational nature regarding France or the French-speaking world
  • text of an argumentative nature
1 h
Writing
Taking a personal stand (contributing to a debate, formal letter, review of a film/book)
1 h
Speaking
Stating and defending an opinion based on a short document designed to elicit a reaction.
Preparation time: 30 min
Approx. 20 minutes

Centre DELF des divisions scolaires du Manitoba