Professional training · Alliance Française & CNED
DAEFLE in Geneva: become a teacher of French as a foreign language
The reference diploma for teaching French as a foreign language, awarded jointly by the Alliance Française de Paris and the CNED. Distance training, in-person exams in Geneva.
What is the DAEFLE?
Teach French, anywhere in the world
The DAEFLE (Diplôme d’aptitude à l’enseignement du français langue étrangère) is a professional diploma awarded jointly by the Alliance Française de Paris and the CNED.
It is for anyone who wants to teach French to non-French speakers, in France or abroad: future teachers, career changers, and teachers who want to validate their practice.
- international recognition within the Alliances Françaises network;
- distance training with the CNED, at your own pace;
- in-person exams in Geneva;
- tests to be taken block by block or in a single session.
The modules
The training modules
Fundamental theoretical and practical modules, and a specialisation module.
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Preparing a lesson
Designing teaching sequences adapted to learners.
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Leading a lesson
Managing the class and interactions, and energising learning.
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Promoting pronunciation
Techniques and phonetics to correct and improve speaking.
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Developing in the professional environment
Understanding the institutional and cultural framework of FLE.
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Assessment
Supporting learners through assessment and designing exams.
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Specialisation of your choice
Teaching children, French for specific purposes (FOS), etc.
The pathway
The steps to obtain the DAEFLE
Entry test
Check the language prerequisites (level C1 recommended) before starting.
Training (CNED)
Follow the theoretical and methodological modules remotely, at your own pace.
Exams in Geneva
Take the final tests in person with the Alliance Française de Genève.
Sessions and registration
Register for the DAEFLE exams
Register for one or more skills blocks, or for all the tests in a single session.
A question about the calendar, prices or arrangements? info@afge.ch · +41 78 609 29 80
Why the DAEFLE?
A diploma to teach with confidence
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International recognition
A reference diploma for teaching FLE, certified by the Alliance Française de Paris.
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Flexibility
Distance training combined with in-person exams in Geneva.
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Theory and practice
Modules covering lesson preparation, delivery and assessment.
- CNED
- Foundation of the Alliances Françaises
Frequently asked questions
DAEFLE: your questions
What is the DAEFLE?
The DAEFLE (Diplôme d’aptitude à l’enseignement du français langue étrangère) is a professional diploma awarded jointly by the Alliance Française de Paris and the CNED. It is for anyone who wants to teach French to non-French speakers, in France or abroad.
How does the training work?
The training is followed remotely with the CNED, at your own pace. The exams are then taken in person in Geneva, at the Alliance Française de Genève.
What level of French is needed?
An entry test checks the language prerequisites; level C1 is recommended before starting the training.
What are the DAEFLE modules?
Preparing a lesson, leading a lesson, promoting the acquisition of pronunciation, developing in the professional environment, supporting learners through assessment, and a specialisation block of your choice (teaching children, French for specific purposes…).
Can the tests be taken separately?
Yes. You can register for one or more skills blocks according to your pathway, or take all the tests in the same session.
Where do the DAEFLE exams take place in Geneva?
The venue, dates and prices of each test are given in the registration module on this page.
How do I register for the exams?
Choose the test or tests in the registration module above and add them to your basket. For any question, write to info@afge.ch.
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Become a teacher of French as a foreign language
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