As the sixth world power and the second in Europe, learning the French language means opening the gateway to one of the most developed economic industries. It is important to have the appropriate language certification to access the most prestigious positions and the best jobs in France, with level C1 being one of the most demanded in managerial positions.

TECH has based its C1 Level French Language Exam on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, so that this university certificate is internationally recognized and is valid for life. Therefore, the candidate will not have to renew it and will be able to include it in their CV for international job opportunities. 

With your C1 French university certificate, you will be able to apply for the most important managerial and executive positions in the French-speaking world” 

You will be able to develop your career successfully in important countries such as Belgium, Canada or France itself"

The C1 level of French provides added quality to any resume. Being the second most studied language in the world, only behind English, a high level of proficiency guarantees a much more successful professional career in countries across five continents, since the French language is present in all of them. 

As it is framed within the CEFR, this Level C1 French Language Exam is valid for use worldwide. TECH uses state-of-the-art educational technology so that candidates can obtain their university certification from the comfort of their own home, without having to travel or complete laborious paperwork.  

The personal examiner assigned by TECH will be happy to answer any pre-exam questions you may have"

It is proven that learning languages increases your Intelligence. Learning a foreign language strengthens the brain's neural networks” 

José Antonio Marina. 
Filósofo, ensayista y pedagogo.

Flexible and Tailored

Take your exam wherever you are, 100% online, at the time of your choice. You choose the exam that best suits you. 

No Stress

Are you nervous about waiting in long lines to register for the exam and take the different tests? You will be able to register online and take your test with an examiner just for you, with no external pressure. 

No Waiting

Receive your certificate in record time and in digital format so you can always carry it with you. 

Structure, duration and weighting of the 4 parts of the examination.

Below is a table with the sections, characteristics and duration of the different parts of the test.

Knowing the nature of the test before you take it will facilitate optimal preparation”

Structure of the C1 French Exam

It consists of 4 parts:

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

The total duration of the exam is 170 to 225 minutes, with the first three parts taking place one after the other (1st Listening, 2nd Writing, 3rd Reading). There will be a minimum of 20 minutes of rest between the first three parts and the 4th part (Speaking), which can be done on the same day, or on a different day, with a maximum limit of 7 days after the other block has been completed. 

Listening (Duration 35-45 minutes) 

Listening consists of 4 exercises, each of which is based on an audio recording that can be a monologue or a conversation between 2 or more people. Exercises include, multiple choice, sentence completion, completion of charts, graphs or diagrams, and short answers in one or two sentences. In this part of the exam, it should be noted that accents from any part of the world can be heard, which adds a substantial degree of difficulty. 

Reading (Duration: 50-70 minutes) 

It consists of 40 questions grouped in 3 sections. Each text is between one and two pages long and several questions are asked about it. The texts are actual excerpts from books, research articles, newspapers and scientific journals. The type of questions, as in the oral part, is highly varied: multiple choice, completing tables, graphs or diagrams, locating information in the text, indicating the writer's opinion, etc. 

Writing (Duration: 70-90 minutes) 

This part consists of two exercises, an essay between 200 and 350 words and another between 450 and 600 words. As a first draft a small report is usually requested on a piece of information provided to the examinee in any format (text, graph, table or diagram). Regarding the 450-600 word essay, a piece of information is usually presented very briefly (a couple of lines), followed by a statement about it, and then the candidate is asked to explain whether they agree or disagree with the statement, briefly stating the necessary arguments. The second exercise accounts for two thirds of the "Writing" grade and the first exercise for one third. 

Speaking (Duration: 15-20 minutes) 

In this last part, a conversation is held with an examiner, and it is designed to be as realistic as possible. It is divided into 3 subsections. In the first, the candidate responds to personal, family and/or everyday questions. In the second, the candidate discusses a specific topic indicated by the examiner. In this case, the ability to produce a coherent and orderly discourse is valued. In the third and last one, both the examiner and the candidate have a conversation on a specific topic, where oral interaction and discussion skills are assessed. The entire speaking part is recorded for later review purposes.