1. Description:
The SUL organises preparation courses for the DALF C1 diploma, lasting 20 hours spread over 1 or 2 weeks depending on the session.
These courses are generally held in person at our Aix-en-Provence campus (programme set each year), shortly before the DALF C1 examination session.
Objectives:
- To optimise your preparation (methodological advice, mistakes to avoid, meeting the assessment criteria to gain marks, drawing up a detailed plan to save time).
- To familiarise yourself with and understand the exam components (detailed overview of each component, understanding the instructions).
The DALF C1* exam components are as follows:- Listening and reading comprehension tests (CO and CE): questions based on audio and written texts (duration: 90 minutes).
- Written production test (PE): document summary and argumentative essay (test duration: 2 hours 30 minutes).
- Oral production test (PO): monologue and interactive exercise (test duration: 30 minutes).
- Practise (sample papers, practice for the written and oral tests).
- Work in groups to complement your individual study.
* See the DALF C1 page on the France Education International website for further details on the exams.
2. 2026 Course:
Course dates: Monday 4 May to Thursday 14 May 2026 (2 weeks, 4 days a week, mornings or afternoons).
Venue for the face-to-face course: Aix-Marseille University, Schuman Campus, T3 Porte Building (SUL), 29 Avenue Robert Schuman, 13621 Aix-en-Provence.
Total duration: 20 hours of face-to-face teaching for students + approximately 10 hours of asynchronous work (preparation assignments).
3. Fees:
- €250 for individuals not affiliated with Aix-Marseille University.
- €200 for individuals enrolled at amU.
- €100 for SUL students (semester/year-long courses) or those on an exchange programme at amU.
Useful links
4. Registration:
How to register:
- During the registration period: download the registration form (under‘Documents to download’ opposite) and email it to the address given on the form, along with a copy of your ID and a passport-sized photograph.
No registrations will be accepted outside the registration period. - You will then receive a message confirming your registration and setting out the payment details.
PLEASE NOTE: as places on the course are limited, please wait for confirmation of your registration BEFORE paying the registration fee. - Once your payment has been confirmed, you will receive your registration certificate.
Pre-registration and registration MUST BE COMPLETED BY 4 May 2026 via the Student Services Office: sul-scol@univ-amu.fr