Diploma in Professional French (DFP)

Certify your professional French with Alliance Française Ottawa – The only accredited center in the region!

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The DFP: A Leading Certification

The Diplôme de Français Professionnel (DFP) is an international certification awarded by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI Paris Île-de-France). It certifies your ability to work efficiently in French in a specific professional environment.

Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or transitioning careers, the DFP allows you to validate your French level in high-demand, international sectors.

• Recognized worldwide
• Focused on practical, professional, and immediately applicable skills
• Valid for life
• Available from A2 to C1 level, depending on the specialization

Alliance Française Ottawa is the only accredited testing center in this region of Canada.

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Available DFP Specializations

DFP Business

The DFP Business assesses your ability to communicate effectively in a commercial and economic environment.
Ideal for professionals or students in international trade, business, marketing, or finance, it evaluates skills such as writing professional emails, conflict management, negotiations, and participating in meetings.

Available levels: A2 to C1
Learn more about DFP Business

 

DFP International Relations

Designed for those working in diplomacy, NGOs, international cooperation, or public institutions, the DFP International Relations certifies high-level French communication in formal, multicultural, and sensitive settings.

It highlights your written and oral communication skills in professional international contexts.

Available levels: B1 to C1
Learn more about DFP International Relations

 

DFP Healthcare

The DFP Healthcare is designed for professionals in the medical and paramedical fields (doctors, nurses, caregivers, healthcare students…).

It evaluates your ability to interact with patients and colleagues in hospital settings: greeting, reassuring, explaining treatments, giving instructions, or writing simple reports.

Available levels: A2 to B2
Learn more about DFP Healthcare

 

DFP Tourism – Hospitality – Catering

The DFP Tourism – Hospitality – Catering targets professionals and future professionals in hospitality, catering, tourism, or customer service.

It certifies your ability to welcome clients, handle requests, explain services, and manage delicate situations in a professional French-speaking context.

Available levels: A2 to B1
Learn more about DFP Tourism – Hospitality – Catering

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Why Choose Alliance Française Ottawa?

• The only accredited DFP center in the region
• Expertise as an official center for TEF, TCF, DELF-DALF, and DFP
• Sessions organized throughout the year – Results available in 4 to 6 weeks
• Diplomas valid for life and recognized worldwide
• Qualified examiners, trained by the CCI Paris, with extensive experience in teaching professional French

Boost your language credentials and unlock new opportunities in the Francophone professional world with the DFP!

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