Year 13 A Level French pupils recently achieved a significant milestone, successfully passing their DELF (Diplôme d’études en Langue Française) B1 exams. The exams, held at the Alliance Française in Cambridge, involved a full day of testing across four key language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Conducted entirely in French, the experience provided pupils with complete immersion in the language.

The DELF diplomas, awarded by the French Ministry of Education, certify the level of French-language skills of non-French speakers. Achieving level B1 indicates that you are an independent user of French. You also need to pass the exams to obtain French nationality.

The qualification is recognised worldwide and is valid for life, making it an impressive addition to any CV. All seven A Level French pupils joined the International Baccalaureate (IB) pupils in earning this qualification alongside their regular Sixth Form courses.

Gresham’s is one of the few schools around that offers pupils the opportunity to sit this prestigious exam, reflecting the school’s commitment to fostering language proficiency. A big congratulations to all the students on this remarkable achievement, on this internationally recognised qualification and huge boost to their CVs in a competitive job market.