A French language certificate from Examinizer shows your CEFR level, from A1 to C2, based on a 25-question adaptive test you take online. Grammar, vocabulary, and reading questions adjust in difficulty as you answer, placing you at your actual level in about 25 minutes. Your result appears instantly, and a PDF certificate with a QR verification code costs €8.
What the Certificate Proves
The certificate states a single CEFR level for your general French ability, drawn from grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension answers during the adaptive test. It does not separate speaking, writing, listening, and reading scores the way DELF and DALF do. It gives one clear number on the six-point CEFR scale.
Every certificate carries a QR code linking to a verification page, so anyone who receives your PDF can confirm Examinizer issued it and check the date. A working verification link separates a genuine result from an edited screenshot.
Who Accepts It
Recruiters use it as a fast screening signal on a CV or LinkedIn profile, especially where French is a bonus skill rather than the core qualification. Language schools sometimes use it for placement, and it works as a personal benchmark before an official exam.
It is not a substitute for DELF, DALF, or TCF in any situation where a university, employer, or immigration office names one of those exams as a requirement. Those exams are accredited by the French Ministry of Education and France Éducation international; Examinizer is not. If an application names one of them, this certificate will not satisfy it.
How to Get It
- Take the free adaptive French test: 25 questions, about 25 minutes, no registration required.
- See your CEFR level instantly on screen as soon as you finish the last question.
- Pay €8 to download the PDF certificate with your name, level, and QR verification code.
No registration required to take the test
CEFR Levels Explained
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| A1 | Beginner — understands and uses basic phrases for everyday needs |
| A2 | Elementary — handles simple, routine tasks and short exchanges |
| B1 | Intermediate — manages most situations while traveling or at work |
| B2 | Upper-Intermediate — converses fluently on familiar topics with ease |
| C1 | Advanced — communicates fluently and spontaneously on complex subjects |
| C2 | Proficiency — understands virtually everything with near-native precision |
Try a Live French Test by Level
Want to see the test format for a specific level before deciding on a certificate? These live French tests are already running.
- ✓ French A1 Test — beginner level check
- ✓ French A2 Test — elementary level check
- ✓ French B1 Test — intermediate level check
- ✓ French B2 Test — the most requested level for work and study
- ✓ French C1 Test — advanced level check
- ✓ French C2 Test — proficiency level check
Certificates by CEFR Level
If you already know roughly what level you are aiming for, these level-specific certificate pages explain the requirements and typical use cases in more detail.
Using Your Certificate
Once you have the PDF, the next step is usually adding it to a CV or a LinkedIn profile. See our guide on adding it to LinkedIn for the exact steps.
See all CEFR levels and languages on the main certificate hub, or browse the full list of tests to try a different language.
Common Questions About the French Language Certificate
No. DELF, DALF, and TCF are proctored, accredited exams recognized by French universities, employers, and immigration authorities, costing roughly €80 to €220 depending on the level and format. Examinizer's certificate comes from a free, unproctored 25-question adaptive test finished in about 25 minutes, with the PDF costing €8. Use DELF, DALF, or TCF when an institution names one by name.
French universities usually require B2 for degree programs taught in French, and TCF or TEF at a set score is standard for many residency and citizenship applications. Examinizer's certificate does not carry the accreditation those processes require, so check the exact exam named in your application before relying on it.
No. Canadian immigration programs that assess French use TEF Canada or TCF Canada with scores mapped to the Canadian Language Benchmarks, and they require results from an approved test center. Examinizer's certificate is not accepted for this purpose.
The test adapts question by question: a correct answer triggers a harder question, an incorrect one triggers an easier question, so the difficulty converges on your real ability. After 25 questions on grammar, vocabulary, and reading, your answers map to a CEFR level from A1 to C2.
Many recruiters treat it as a fast screening signal on a CV, particularly for roles where French is useful rather than mandatory. It won't satisfy a job posting or visa requirement that names DELF, DALF, TCF, or TEF specifically.