The Embassy of France and the French Institute of Jordan were pleased to announce the DELF School Diploma ceremony, which took place on Thursday, October 3, at the Residence of France. His Excellency Alexis LE COUR GRANDMAISON, Ambassador of France to Jordan, welcomed 70 laureates from levels A2, B1, and B2, along with their families, teachers, and representatives from the Jordanian Ministry of Education. This ceremony aimed to reward the students’ efforts and encourage them to continue learning French.
A second ceremony was held on October 31 at Terra Santa School, the DELF exam center, for the laureates of the DELF School Prim and A1 levels.
What is the DELF?
The DELF (Diploma in French Language Studies) is an official certification recognized internationally and awarded by the French Ministry of National Education. The levels from A1 to B2 are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The school-level DELF, an adapted version for younger learners, offers the same recognition as the general DELF. Obtaining a B2 level allows access to French universities and grandes écoles, renowned for their quality and affordability.
The DELF has been established in Jordan for several decades, co-organized by the Ministry of Education and the French Institute of Jordan. This year, 1,717 students from 65 Jordanian schools registered for the DELF Prim and School levels, achieving a pass rate of 89%, an increase from the previous year. This result demonstrated the combined efforts of the students, teachers, and schools in preparing candidates for this exam.
Strengthening Francophonie and Franco-Jordanian Cooperation
This ceremony paid tribute to initiatives promoting Francophonie in Jordan, particularly in the fields of linguistic and educational cooperation. The Jordanian Ministry of Education and the French Embassy collaborated to promote French in schools and ensure continuous training for teachers.
Since last year, the French Embassy has introduced the CELF labeling program in Jordan, already established in Lebanon and the Palestinian Territories. This program allowed private schools to train their teachers and obtain a certification of excellence in French teaching. Five institutions (Terra Sancta College, La Salle Brothers College, Notre Dame of Nazareth College, Latin Patriarchate Schools, and Greek Orthodox Schools) were in the process of certification. The new session in October expanded the program to other schools.
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