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Diploma in Professional French – International Relations

Diploma in Professional French – International Relations

The professional French diploma designed for diplomatic, political, and international careers.

Adults, companies
and institutions

Professional recognition,
official certification,
employability

Valid for life

Issued by the Paris Chamber
of Commerce and Industry (CCIP)

At the Alliance Française de Bruxelles-Europe

The Diploma in Professional French – International Relations (DFP RI) is a certification issued by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP). It certifies proficiency in French within a diplomatic, political, and international context.

The DFP RI officially validates your French skills in the international and diplomatic field, offering:
– Professional recognition: A valuable asset for international careers.
– Official certification: Awarded by the CCIP, recognized worldwide.
– Employability: A certification valued by employers in diplomacy and international institutions.

For this reason, the Alliance Française Brussels-Europe is authorized by the CCIP to organize the DFP RI exams, due to its strong involvement in promoting professional Francophonie within the European capital. 

This diploma is intended for professionals and students aiming to advance in the following fields:

  • Diplomacy and foreign affairs
  • International organizations and NGOs
  • International business and negotiations
  • Journalism and communication in a global context

In terms of practical skills, the DFP RI certifies the ability to:

  • Communicate effectively in French in an international context.
  • Draft professional documents (diplomatic notes, minutes, reports, etc.).
  • Negotiate and argue within a diplomatic framework.
  • Analyze and understand specialized texts related to international relations.

The diploma is offered at several levels (B1 to C1 of the CEFR) and includes written and oral exams:

Comprehension and Information Processing:

  • Understand key elements of informational documents, such as numerical data, short press articles, excerpts from protocol guides, or regulations.
  • Process or complete common professional documents, such as data commentary, press reviews, protocol event preparation sheets, job application forms, or country profiles.
  • Select provided information to organize it into a given format and write simple formal emails requesting information, responding, or confirming in typical professional situations.

Oral interaction: 

  • Establish social and professional contacts to participate in routine exchanges in a professional context, such as presenting your institution, a country’s situation, or a mission, and explaining or negotiating key aspects of an action.
  • These skills are assessed through specific exams adapted to the candidate’s level (B1, B2, or C1) and include tasks such as writing summary notes, reports, formal emails, as well as delivering oral presentations and engaging in negotiations.