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CBE French immersion students receive internationally recognized diplomaLearning a new language has the power to open a world of possibilities, and for a number of Calgary Board of Education French immersion students, the possibilities are expanding exponentially. In the fall, 62 CBE students from four high schools with French Immersion programs participated in a Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) session with a 100-percent success rate. The DELF is an internationally recognized language credentialing diploma that allows for post-secondary, work, travel, exchange and volunteer opportunities in France and abroad. The diploma is based on the four language competencies of speaking, reading, writing and listening. Language credentialing gained popularity in 2001 when a European Union council resolution recommended using the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to set up common systems of validation of language ability. As a standardized language proficiency assessment that is recognized internationally, the DELF provides a lifelong diploma upon successful completion. The next DELF session for students will be held the week of April 16, 2012.For more information, please e-mail delf@cbe.ab.ca.
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The CBE is an accredited DELF center. It will be co-hosting along with the Canadian Association of French Immersion Teachers a 