Every level is carefully designed to build on the last β from your very first French word to exam-ready fluency for Canadian immigration.
Start your French journey from absolute zero. Our A1 and A2 courses build a rock-solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and conversation so you can confidently move on to B1 and beyond.
No French knowledge required. You'll learn to introduce yourself, count, navigate daily situations, and form simple sentences.
Greetings, introductions, ordering food, asking directions
Signs, menus, simple notices, short messages
Fill in forms, write simple postcards, short messages
Understand slow, clear speech about familiar topics
Build on A1 to communicate in routine situations. Describe past events, make plans, and handle basic social interactions.
Talk about family, work, daily routines, and past experiences
Short articles, simple emails, news headlines
Personal emails, short descriptions, travel notes
Understand main points of short conversations on familiar topics
The B1 and B2 levels are the most critical for Canadian immigration. B2 is the standard required for most PR programs, TEF/TCF target scores, and job applications in bilingual positions.
Handle most situations you'll encounter while travelling or living in a French-speaking area. Express opinions, discuss plans, and deal with unexpected situations.
Express opinions, agree/disagree, handle work conversations
Understand the main points in standard language on familiar topics
Write formal emails, letters, short essays with clear arguments
Understand main points of native-speed speech on work/study/leisure
B2 is the threshold level for most Canadian immigration programs. At this level you can communicate fluently and spontaneously β without obvious strain on either side.
Debate, negotiate, present complex arguments fluently
Read complex French texts, articles, and professional documents
Structured arguments, reports, and detailed professional writing
Understand extended speech and follow complex lines of argument
Our exam prep courses are laser-focused on the specific format, strategy, and scoring of each exam β not generic French practice. We help you maximize your CLB score on your first attempt.
Most widely accepted for Canadian immigration
| CLB | Reading & Listening | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 7+ β | 434β461 | 428β471 | 456β493 |
| CLB 8 | 462β502 | 472β511 | 494β517 |
| CLB 9 | 503β545 | 512β557 | 518β555 |
| CLB 10 | 546β699 | 558β699 | 556β699 |
Preferred for Quebec immigration programs
| TCF Level | CLB |
|---|---|
| B1 (400β499) | CLB 6β7 |
| B2 (500β599) | CLB 8β9 |
| C1 (600β699) | CLB 10β11 |
Lifetime diploma β never expires
Note: DELF is not directly used for IRCC CLB scoring. However, DELF B2 strengthens your Quebec immigration application, job prospects, and university admissions in Canada and France.
Take our free 15-minute level assessment and we'll place you in the right level β no guesswork needed.