The Ministry of Education is offering up to 15 fully-funded Language Immersion Awards (LIAs) for travel in 2011 to New Zealand secondary school students who study the following languages and French in particular. Students will spend six months in a country where the language theystudy is spoken. They will gain understanding and skills in a real life context while living with a host family and going to a local school.
All applications must be received on or before May 28th 2010 to be considered. Access all details from
The Alliances Françaises de Nouvelle Zélande have announced the launch in their habilitated centers of a new diploma, the DELF Junior. Students of French (under 18) can gain a genuine French Language proficiency diploma, awarded and recognised by the French Ministry of Education. ►The DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) Junior offers different diplomas:
the Basic User has two levels :A1 (Levels 3&4 NZC) A2 (Levels 5&6 NZC)
the Independent User has also two levels: B1 and B2 (Levels 7&8 NZC).Visit CIEP for practical information and examples of past papers.The next examination session in New Zealand will be in May 2010. ►Read the documents below (FAQ for Junior DELF in particular, and Information for all DELF/DALF) where you'll find comprehensive details for preparation and registration.
So, if you have ever sought to give your students the chance to show their motivation for the language and obtain a qualification either prior or in parallel to NCEA/IB/CIE, DELF Junior can be a terrific complementary asset!
You can publish the information and contact either Alliance Française in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch for further details.
