Diplôme de Français Professionnel – Relations Internationales

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Adult, Companies and institutions
From B1 to C1
Valid for life

What is the DFP RI?

The Diplôme de Français Professionnel – Relations Internationales (DFP RI) is a certification awarded by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP). It certifies proficiency in French within a diplomatic, political, and international context. As such, the Alliance Française Bruxelles-Europe is authorized by the CCIP to organize the DFP RI exams, thanks to its strong commitment to developing professional Francophonie in the European capital.

Who is this diploma for?

This diploma is intended for professionals and students looking to work in the following fields:

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

Why take the DFP RI?

Professional recognition: An asset for international careers.
Official accreditation: Certification by the CCIP, recognized worldwide.
Employability: A qualification valued by employers in diplomacy and international institutions.

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

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

The diploma is available at multiple levels (B1 to C1 of the CEFR) and includes both 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 commentaries, press reviews, event preparation sheets, job application forms, or country profiles.
Select provided elements to organize them in a given format and draft simple formal emails for information requests, responses, or confirmations in common professional situations.

Oral Interaction

Establish social and professional contacts to engage in common workplace exchanges, such as presenting one's institution, describing a country's situation or a mission, and explaining or negotiating key aspects of an action.
These skills are assessed through specific tests adapted to the candidate’s level (B1, B2, or C1) and include tasks such as writing summaries, reports, formal emails, as well as delivering oral presentations and conducting negotiations.