SUL Certifications

The SUL is THE accredited centre for FLE qualifications such as theTCF/DALF, the CLES ( Certificate of Language Proficiency for Higher Education), the DCL ( National Education Language Proficiency Diploma), the TOEIC and other English language qualifications.

  • TCF for all

A test that allows you to have your level of French assessed and certified, whatever that level may be. The certificate is valid for 2 years.

  • TCF for the DAP

A specific test for entry into the first year of a university bachelor’s degree in France or into an architecture school; also valid for two years.

  • The DALF

An official advanced-level French qualification, valid indefinitely and recognised internationally.

  • TOEIC

Assessment of English language proficiency in accordance with the CEFR ( Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

  • CLES

language proficiency assessment (French as a Foreign Language, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Arabic) based on the CEFR ( Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

  • DCL

Assessment of proficiency in German, Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian, French and French Sign Language in accordance with the CEFR ( Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

PLEASE NOTE: the SUL examination centre does not organise sessions for other types of TCF (naturalisation, residence permit, Canada, etc.) or for the DELF or DALF C2 qualifications. For these certifications, please visit the FEi website.

Types of certification

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TCF FLE

The Test de Connaissance du Français is a national French language proficiency certification awarded by France Education International.

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KEY TERMS

Foreign Languages (LVE), including French as a Foreign Language (FLE)

Certificate in Higher Education Languages (CLES) – The SUL organises the CLES sessions run by the University of Aix-Marseille in coordination with the institution’s CLES coordinator.

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TCF DAP

French Language Proficiency Test for Preliminary University Admission (TCF DAP)

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Language Proficiency Certificate (DCL)

Other foreign languages

The SUL is the national administrative centre for the DCL and acts as an examination centre for the DCL sessions organised by the Aix-en-Provence Regional Education Authority.

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DALF C1

French as a Foreign Language

The SUL examination centre organises a DALF C1 (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) session every year.

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TOEIC

Foreign Languages, including French as a Foreign Language (FLE)

The University Language Service (SUL) at AMU is an accredited centre by Educational Testing Services (ETS)

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Linguaskill Certification

The Linguaskill test is developed by the University of Cambridge. It certifies English language proficiency. It is based on the levels (A1, A2, B1, B2) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).


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