source: News Release

Bluewater District School Board is helping to inform future practices in Ontario associated with a world recognized French exam that assesses second language proficiency. As part of a pilot project during the month of May, a group of grade 12 students enrolled in core French or French Immersion courses took part in the DELF exam (Diplôme d'études en langue française or Diploma in French Studies).
The DELF exam is available in 173 countries and administered by the International Centre for French Studies. Language skills are assessed in the areas of oral and written comprehension and expression. Students who do not speak French as their mother tongue are able to gain internationally recognized accreditation from France's Ministry of National Education that will support them in gaining employment that requires French language proficiency.
The results from Bluewater District School Board students' recent participation in the exam are being hailed as an overwhelming success. Twenty-two students received certificates at their selected level while fourteen earned B2 level certificates, which is the highest level that students are eligible to take.
"We are thrilled to have participated in the DELF pilot project, which has helped to better inform and refine French instruction within our board and allowed us to provide feedback that will contribute to how the exam is administered provincially in the future. Congratulations to our students on their terrific accomplishments and thanks to our staff throughout the district for their ongoing great work in developing French language proficiency for our graduates," says Superintendent of Education Lori Wilder.
Further details on the DELF exam can be found at http://delf-dalf.ambafrance-ca.org/en.