The Language Proficiency Diploma (DCL) is a national professional qualification for adults. It addresses the needs of the business world. Its unique feature lies in its approach: assessing language skills in a context that closely simulates real-world professional situations. Based on their performance, candidates receive the diploma with a designation corresponding to one of the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR).

The DCL, a certification for professional life

The DCL certificate attests to the skills acquired in everyday and professional communication language These skills are common to all sectors of economic activity. The assessment takes the form of a case study, which involves a series of varied tasks, just like in real-world professional situations.

The DCL is a national professional qualification that is part of a quality assurance process. Eduform et concerne quatre spécialités et treize langues.

The ELT Hub offers you support in preparing for your DCL exam in:

• English
• French as a Foreign Language (FLE)

Who is affected by the DCL?

The DCL was created specifically for adults and meets the needs of the professional world.

It allows them to companies to ensure that their employees have language skills that go beyond simply being able to "read, write and speak" the language.

For the employees, job seekers, vocational trainees, students, and individuals, this approach can be seen within the context of:

• personal development
• job placement
• of retraining
• of development and mobility

The DCL qualification is eligible for funding under the Skills Development Plan, the Personal Training Account (CPF), the CPF for professional transition, the Professional Security Contract (CSP), and the PRO-A program.

CPF code for English course: RS5457

CPF code for FLE course: RS5454

The advantages of DCL

• It is a national professional qualification registered in the France Compétences Skills Registry.
• It is aligned with the levels of the CEFR.
• its validity period is unlimited
• It assesses all aspects of language proficiency.
• a success rate of over 90%
• a single test for everyone, with results based on performance

The assessed areas of competence

The DCL valid five areas of expertise in the language commonly used for communication in professional settings:

• reading comprehension
• understanding spoken language or French Sign Language (LSF)
• oral expression or expression in sign language
• written expression
• interaction through spoken language or sign language

At the end of the test, the jury awards the successful candidates one of the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, based on their performance: A1-A2 for the first level of Professional French, and A2-C1 for all other languages.

The objective of our service

To provide personalized support, both in familiarizing students with the DCL exam and in developing the necessary language skills for success.

Training content:

• Presentation of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR)
• Presentation of the principles and general structure of the DCL FLE exam. Targeted practice for all levels of the DCL FLE (from Level 1 to Level 5).
• Taking a mock exam under real exam conditions
• We provide targeted exercises for individual, personalized study, focusing on the four skills required to pass the DCL exam (oral and written expression, and oral and written comprehension).

Terms and conditions:

• In-person and online training (via Zoom)
• Ideally, training should take place in a group setting, which allows for a participatory and active approach, based on practical scenarios, discussions, and opportunities for participants to speak. If the training is for a single individual, the trainer will take on the role of facilitator/instructor.
• Alternating between theoretical inputs and practical application
• Learner-centered pedagogy
• Detailed feedback provided after each individual assignment submitted by the learner. Individualized formative assessment, through a practice DCL (Digital Competence Level) test.

Duration and Price:

• 30 hours €1,400 /candidate (including tax)
• 50 hours €2,300/candidate (including tax)

The registration fee for the DCL exam is not included.
Discounted rates for groups.

Prerequisites:

A B1 level is required for the DCL English exam, and an A2 level for the DCL French as a Foreign Language exam.