Examination
The Alliance Française Bruxelles-Europe is a key player in French language certification in Belgium. It is an officially accredited examination centre for the two main French state certification authorities: France Éducation international, under the French Ministry of National Education, and the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, representing the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
AFBE is authorized to administer the DELF-DALF, TCF, and DFP diplomas, welcoming over 2,200 candidates each year.
| Name | certifying body | Target audience | Evaluated levels | Structure | Type of valuation | Main objective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCF (see exams) | France International Education | All ages, children, teenagers, adults | DELF: A1 to B2, DALF: C1 to C2 | 4 tests: oral comprehension, written comprehension, written production, oral production | Diploma with permanent validity | Official validation of the level of French (education, immigration, naturalization) |
| Dealf-Dalf (see exams) | France International Education | public (studies, immigration, naturalization, work) | A1 to C2 (Results with positioning on the CECRL scale) | Modular tests depending on the version (TCF TP, TCF Canada, TCF IRN, etc.) | Test with limited validity (2 years) | Point-level assessment for studies, immigration, work |
| DFP – Professional French Diploma (see exams) | CCI Paris | professional (health, business, tourism, law, etc.) | A1 to C1 depending on the domain | Depending on the field: comprehension and written and oral expression in a professional context | Diploma with permanent validity | Certify language skills in a specific professional context |
Certifying body
Target audience
Levels assessed
Structure
Type of assessment
Main objective
General public (studies, immigration, naturalization, work)
A1 to C2 (results include positioning on the CEFR scale)
Modular tests depending on the version (TCF Tout Public, TCF Canada, TCF IRN)
Time-limited test (valid for 2 years)
One-time evaluation of French proficiency for studies, immigration, or work
General public, children, adolescents, adults
DELF: A1 to B2
DALF: C1 to C2
4 tests: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written production, oral production
Diploma with permanent validity
Official validation of French proficiency (education, immigration, naturalization)
Professionals (International Relations, healthcare, business, tourism, etc.)
A1 to C1 depending on the field
Understanding and processing information, Written Expression, Oral Expression
Diploma with permanent validity
Certify linguistic skills in a specific professional context
Certifying body
Target audience
General public (studies, immigration, naturalization, work)
Levels assessed
A1 to C2 (results include positioning on the CEFR scale)
Structure
Modular tests depending on the version (TCF Tout Public, TCF Canada, TCF IRN)
Type of assessment
Time-limited test (valid for 2 years)
Main objective
One-time evaluation of French proficiency for studies, immigration, or work
Certifying body
Target audience
General public, children, adolescents, adults
Levels assessed
DELF: A1 to B2
DALF: C1 to C2
Structure
4 tests:
listening comprehension
reading comprehension
written production
oral production
Type of assessment
Diploma with permanent validity
Main objective
Official validation of French proficiency (education, immigration, naturalization)
Certifying body
Target audience
Professionals (International Relations, healthcare, business, tourism, etc.)
Levels assessed
A1 to C1 depending on the field
Structure
Understanding and processing information
Written Expression
Oral Expression
Type of assessment
Diploma with permanent validity
Main objective
Certify linguistic skills in a specific professional context
A reference centre
As the central management body, delegated by FEI and the French Embassy, AFBE coordinates a network of 6 examination centres in Belgium, as well as several testing centres in Brussels and its surroundings, notably within European schools.
Please feel free to consult other examination centres in Belgium if the AFBE schedule does not suit your needs:
- Alliance Française Antwerp
- Alliance Française Ghent
- Alliance Française Kortrijk
- European School of Mol
- SHAPE International School (NATO base)
- Higher Institute of Living Languages, Liège (ISLV)
International recognition
AFBE also ensures the training and accreditation of examiners/correctors, logistical preparation, jury organization, quality analysis, and continuous service improvement. It provides a comprehensive and professional framework for candidates, from the youngest to the most experienced, with efficient coordination at both local and national levels. With international recognition, rigorous oversight, compliance with standards, and accessibility, AFBE guarantees candidates a complete and recognized certification experience.