I am a candidate for the Diploma in French for Professions (DFP)

Would you like to demonstrate your professional French language skills?

The CCI Paris Ile-de-France Diploma in French for Professions (DFP), valid for life, certifies your ability to work in French in your sector of activity.

I am a candidate for the Diploma in French for Professions (DFP)


With a Diploma in French for Professions, you demonstrate to your future employers that you can carry out your professional assignments in French effectively, both orally and in writing, in a variety of communication situations. 

The Diploma enables you to:

  • enhance your ability to work in French;
  • stand out in the job market;
  • contribute to your company’s development in new markets;
  • evolve in your company;
  • facilitate your international mobility.

Ready to make a difference?

The Diploma in French for Professions is available in 4 areas and at different levels.

Whether you’re a student or a professional, find out which Diploma is best suited to your career plans.

Which organizations recognize Diplomas in French for Professions?

Academic recognition

Diplomas in French for Professions are offered at over a hundred universities and business schools worldwide, including the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna in Austria, the École Hôtellière de Lausanne in Switzerland, Bocconi University of Milan in Italy, Chosun University in South Korea, Podomoro University in Indonesia, Georgetown, DePaul and Vanderbilt Universities in the USA, and many others.

CEMS (The Global Alliance in Management Education) recognizes them for the validation of students’ French language skills at its 33 schools.

National recognition

Diplomas in French for Professions are recognized by several ministries in Europe (France, Switzerland, Italy, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Austria…).

In France, Diplomas in French for Professions are also recognized by the French Ministry of the Interior to validate your level of French when applying for a residence permit or naturalization in France. Unlike the TEF, they are valid for life and will add value to your CV.

International recognition

The Diploma in French for International Relations was designed in partnership with the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, which recognizes and prescribes it in various international programs.

The Diplomas in French for Business have also been awarded the European ALTE label, which gives them European and international scientific recognition.

Diploma in French for Business

Are you or do you want to become a consultant, marketing manager, human resources manager, project manager, engineer, etc., and work in a company with an international outlook?

Visuel DFP Affaires

Visuel DFP Relations internationales

Diploma in French for International Relations

Are you or do you want to become a diplomat, international civil servant, journalist or work in the field of international relations?

Diploma in French for Healthcare

Are you or do you want to become a doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, pharmacist, health program manager or work in the medical and paramedical field?

Visuel DFP Santé

Diploma in French for Tourism-Hospitality-Catering

Are you or do you want to become a travel consultant, tour guide, receptionist, stopover agent, waiter or head waiter, or work in the tourism, hotel and/or catering industries in general?

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