N 48°51′ · E 2°21′—CEFR C2 · Mastery
DALF C2 Masterclass
The summit. Near-native sophistication, subtlety and style — the highest certification in the CEFR framework.
For those pursuing academic careers, translation, or roles where French is the primary professional language.
At a glance
- Duration
- 24 weeks
- Instructor-led live sessions
- 70
- Session length
- 90 minutes
- Mode
- Live online (Zoom)
- Level
- CEFR C2
- Practice
- Advanced synthesis, literary analysis, oral performance & weekly mock exams
- Assessment
- Full DALF C2 mock examination
By the end of the course
- Express yourself with the spontaneity and precision of an educated native speaker.
- Produce polished, argued writing across registers and genres.
- Grasp virtually everything heard or read, including implicit meaning and irony.
- Analyse literary and rhetorical texts with confidence.
- Command nuance, irony, connotation and idiom in speech and writing.
- Prepare confidently for the DALF C2 examination.
The syllabus
What we cover in C2
Every session is live and taught in small groups by C1-certified instructors — no recordings, no autopilot.
- 01Near-native oral fluency, spontaneity and stylistic range
- 02Advanced synthesis and critical written expression
- 03Literary and rhetorical analysis
- 04Command of nuance, irony, connotation and idiom
- 05Sustained argument under exam conditions
- 06DALF C2 exam format and component strategy
Where this sits on the map
Questions
Good to know about C2
How rare is C2?+
Few candidates pursue it. Those who do are typically aiming for academic careers, professional translation, or roles where French is the working language.
What level do I need to start?+
A confident C1. C2 refines mastery rather than teaching new fundamentals — it is a performance masterclass.
Does the diploma expire?+
No. The DALF C2 diploma is lifelong and signals complete mastery of French.
Set your bearing
Ready to start C2?
See the next C2 cohorts, dates and seats — then reserve your place.
