Other Exams

Other Exams

Preparing for an exam should be more than just a cramming session. At HKIL we believe that efficient exam revision is an ongoing process that involves learning effectively and developing a solid foundation on which to build exam success.

Our exam revision courses are designed with this in mind. Their main focus is on developing students' overall competence and improving their study skills while refining their exam techniques and strategies.

Syllabuses are constantly revised, using the latest teaching materials and resources, so as to meet your child's needs and objectives.

DELF / DALF
Level *: Schedule:
* Students are grouped according to the level examination for which they are preparing.
As applicable
  • 2 - 5 times weekly  -  see schedule below

DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française - Diploma of French Language Studies) et le DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française - Advanced Diploma of French Language Studies) are official French as a Foreign Language qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education. They are recognised worldwide and are available to all non-French citizens who wish to validate their French language skills. Students who have passed the DALF (C1 or C2) are exempted from taking language entrance examinations in French and a number of European universities.

According to his/her level, your child will:

  • develop proficiency, fluency, accuracy and confidence;
  • learn to communicate in French appropriately in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes;
  • extend his/her competence in reading comprehension and writing;
  • become familiar with the structure and general content of the examinations through guided practice with sample tests - with appropriate marking and performance reports.

He/she will grow naturally in self-confidence as a result of the experience, and will raise his/her level of French to new heights.

TCF, TCF DAP
Level : Schedule:
As applicable
  • 2 - 5 times weekly  -  see schedule below

The TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) is a French language proficiency test awarded by the French Ministry of Education. It is widely recognised in the European Union as well as by different international bodies. It is usually required for foreign students' enrolment by most French universities.

  • TCF evaluates the general language level of the candidate. It is intended for non-native French speakers who wish to have their level of competency in French assessed and officially certified.
  • TCF does not require any specific qualifications or preparation. It involves three compulsory tests: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension and Mastery of Language Structures. Students may also take two optional tests: Writing and Speaking.
  • All candidates receive a certificate of results that grades them at one of six levels (from A1 to C2) on the competency scale defined by the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for Modern Languages (CEF).
  • As the TCF is a language assessment test, it is not possible to fail the TCF.