Épreuve de Français Internationale
Global French Proficiency Certification aligned with CEFR
About EFI
EFI has been developed by experienced French educators to provide a comprehensive and skill-based evaluation of French language proficiency for learners across the world.
Designed for school students, university learners, and adult candidates, EFI emphasizes real-life communicative competence and practical language use, reflecting contemporary approaches to language assessment.
Why Take EFI?
A Smart Certification for Your French Journey
1. Unique Evaluation System (No Pass/Fail)
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EFI follows a progress-based evaluation rather than a pass/fail model.
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Every student receives an official CEFR level certification (A1, A1.1, A2, etc.).
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Your result reflects what you CAN do in French, not what you failed.
2. Detailed Level Recognition
EFI identifies learners at different stages:
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Niveau Émergent – Beginning stage of language acquisition
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Niveau Passerelle – Transition stage toward the next CEFR level
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Niveau Officiel – Full mastery of the CEFR level
➡ This gives precise feedback on your real linguistic competence.
3. Aligned with CEFR Standards
4. Focus on Real Communication Skills
5. Affordable and Accessible
EFI Levels
EFI offers a progressive and structured evaluation system designed to cater to learners at different stages of their French language journey. Whether you are a school student, a university learner, or an adult professional, EFI provides the right level to assess and enhance your skills.
Each level is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), ensuring a clear roadmap for language development.
Let’s explore the different EFI levels:
EFI Mini Apprenant
Who is it for?
EFI Mini Apprenant is designed for young children under 11 years who are new to French. This exam nurtures early curiosity and builds foundational language skills in an engaging and developmentally appropriate format.
Key information
Level offered & Skills assessed:
A1 Level (for under 11 years)
Skills:
Listening, Reading, Grammar & Vocabulary, Speaking, Writing [Online]
Evaluation Process
Each skill is assessed independently using clear, child-friendly formats. The exam is designed to be stress-free, with tasks based on themes familiar to children, EFI (Épreuve de Français Internationale) follows a structured and standardized assessment system to ensure a fair evaluation of students’ French language proficiency. Each level has a separate exam, assessing five key skills based on
predefined CEFR-aligned criteria.
Why choose Mini Apprenant?
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Builds early confidence in French.
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Interactive and visual tasks.
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A gentle introduction to structured language exams.
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CEFR-aligned A1 certification for children.
EFI Jeune Apprenant
Who is it for?
EFI Jeune Apprenant is for school students aged 11 to 17, providing a structured yet accessible way to measure progress in French. It builds essential academic skills and prepares learners for advanced levels.
Key information
Levels offered & Skills assessed:
A1, A2, B1 Levels (For 11-17 years)
Skills:
Listening, Reading, Grammar & Vocabulary, Speaking,
Writing [Online]
Evaluation Process
Candidates will take the exam (listening, reading, grammar & vocabulary, writing and speaking.) through a secure platform, Exam is based on CEFR guidelines. EFI (Épreuve de Français Internationale) follows a structured and standardized assessment system to ensure a fair evaluation of students’ French language proficiency.
Why choose Jeune Apprenant?
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Strengthens school-based language learning.
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Familiar topics with academic relevance.
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Helps track skill development and readiness for higher levels.
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Certification useful for school records and applications.
EFI Universitaire/Adulte
Who is it for?
EFI Universitaire / Adulte is for learners aged 18 and above, including university students, professionals, and adult learners from all fields. It provides a practical, comprehensive certification suited to real-life, academic, and workplace communication.
Key information
Levels offered & Skills assessed:
A1, A2, B1, B2 Levels (For 18+)
Skills:
Listening, Reading, Grammar & Vocabulary, Speaking, Writing [Online]
Evaluation Process
The EFI Universitaire / Adulte exam follows a online assessment model to ensure flexibility, fairness, and international alignment. All components are evaluated using CEFR-based rubrics, assessing candidates on parameters such as clarity, accuracy, fluency, interaction, and language control in practical. contexts.
Why choose EFI Universitaire/Adulte?
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Valuable for academic credentials, job applications, and career transitions.
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Flexible for learners from any background.
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Encourages structured adult language acquisition.
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Builds confidence in using French in real-life, academic, and professional contexts.