Global French Proficiency Certification aligned with CEFR
Épreuve de Français Internationale
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.
How it differs from EFI India
For international candidates all five skills, including Speaking and Writing, are taken online. There is no on-site component.
Why take EFI?
A smart certification for your French journey.
EFI follows a progress-based evaluation rather than a pass/fail model. Every student receives an official CEFR level certification (A1, A1.1, A2, etc.). Your result reflects what you CAN do in French, not what you failed.
Aligned with CEFR standards
Focus on real communication skills
Affordable and accessible
Les niveaux
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.
EFI Mini Apprenant is specially designed for young learners 10 years and below of age who are just beginning their French language journey. This level introduces the basics of French in a playful, structured, and age-appropriate way, allowing children to build confidence early on.
Who is it for?
EFI Mini Apprenant is designed for young children 10 years and below who are new to French. This exam nurtures early curiosity and builds foundational language skills in an engaging and developmentally appropriate format.
Levels offered
A1 Level (for under 11 years)
Skills assessed
- 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 it
- Builds early confidence in French.
- Interactive and visual tasks.
- A gentle introduction to structured language exams.
- CEFR-aligned A1 certification for children.
Les niveaux
Choose your level
Mini Apprenant
EFI Mini Apprenant — A1 (Under 11 years)
Level A1
$36
*includes the book
EFI Mini Apprenant — A2 (Under 11 years)
Level A2
$38
*includes the book
Jeune Apprenant
EFI Jeune Apprenant — A1 (11 to 17 years)
Level A1
$38
*includes the book
EFI Jeune Apprenant — A2 (11 to 17 years)
Level A2
$38
*includes the book
EFI Jeune Apprenant — B1 (11 to 17 years)
Level B1
$40
*includes the book
Universitaire/Adulte
EFI Universitaire/Adulte — A1 (18 years and above)
Level A1
$40
*includes the book
EFI Universitaire/Adulte — A2 (18 years and above)
Level A2
$44
*includes the book
EFI Universitaire/Adulte — B1 (18 years and above)
Level B1
$46
*includes the book
EFI Universitaire/Adulte — B2 (18 years and above)
Level B2
$48
*includes the book
