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B2in French (France)
Recommended official exams: TCF IRN, TEF IRN, DELF/DALF, examen civique
Civics / knowledge test also required
B2 in all four skills since 1 Jan 2026 (secondary)
Secondary source(opens in a new tab)Checked Oct 21, 2026 · not yet confirmed on an official page
Permanent residence
B1in French (France)
Recommended official exams: TCF IRN, TEF IRN, DELF
Civics / knowledge test also required
A2 for first multi-year card; B1 for carte de résident; civic exam for both
Official source(opens in a new tab)Verified Oct 21, 2026
Guide plays the clerk, landlord or neighbour for one scenario and corrects your French (France) as you go. It practises language only — it won't answer visa, legal or tax questions.
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Native speakers from France teaching the language as it's really spoken there — plus the everyday know-how of the place. Locals is opening in stages; tell us you're interested and we'll open France sooner.
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