International Exams

The English and French languages at Isaac Rabin School are measured through international tests such as the Cambridge and DELF: Cambridge and DELF, which are based on the Common European Framework.

The Common European Framework is a standard used to measure learners' knowledge of a language. It has six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2. These levels describe the knowledge and linguistic skills in oral and written comprehension and expression in a given language.

Council of Europe levels and descriptions:

For more information, visit the Cambridge website here.

DELF:

DELF Diplomas are the official internationally recognized French diplomas awarded by the French Ministry of National Education. They favor international mobility at the academic level, allowing the candidate to access French-speaking universities, and at the professional level, representing an added value in an increasingly competitive world.

These diplomas have no expiration date. Panama and David Alliance Française are the only authorized centers in Panama to conduct these exams.

These diplomas have no expiration date. The Alliance Française de Panama and David are the only authorized centers in Panama to conduct these exams.

These exams are for the III and V year PAI and the twelfth grade. Generally, the A1 exam is taken in the third year, the A2 exam is taken in the V year, and the B1 exam is taken in the twelfth grade. However, if the student's level is higher, they can take the A2 exam in the third year, the B1 exam in the fifth year, and the B2 exam in the twelfth grade.

These exams are taken by III and V year PAI and Twelfth grade. Generally, the A1 exam is taken in the third year, the A2 exam in the fifth year, and the B1 exam in the twelfth grade. However, if the student's level is higher, they can take the A2 exam in the third year, the B1 exam in the fifth year, and the B2 exam in the twelfth grade.

DELF A1

This level evaluates initial skills. It is the most elementary level of language use, called "discovery." At this stage, the student can interact and talk about themselves and their immediate environment.

DELF A2

The DELF A2 is from the same perspective and validates the linguistic competencies of an elementary user, a social actor. The candidate is already able to carry out simple tasks of daily life. The student can use the most frequent polite and standard interchange formulas.

DELF B1

At this level, the user becomes independent. Now, the student can maintain interaction, understand and maintain a discussion, give advice, and express opinions, and knows how to deal with unexpected situations in everyday life.

DELF B2

This level allows the user to argue, defend their opinion, develop their point of view, and negotiate. The user masters social discourse and can correct their mistakes.

For more information, visit the DELF website here.