DELF / DALF for all

The Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française (DELF) and the Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (DALF) are official diplomas delivered by the French Ministry of National Education with a lifetime validity.

Description of the tasks and sample papers

DELF and DALF assess skills in the four fields of language learning described in the Common European Framework for Languages: reading, listening, writing and speaking.

There are 6 independent diplomas corresponding to the 6 levels of the Common European Framework for Languages: DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1, DELF B2, DALF C1, DALF C2.

To acquire the French nationality, you must prove a minimum of a B1 level.

To register in a university, you have to prove a B2 level for a bachelor’s program and a C1 level for a Master’s program.

To emigrate to Canada or Quebec, you have to demonstrate the highest possible level: the higher your level, the more points scored in your application. 

If you wish to work in a French environment, DELF B1 or B2 or DALF C1 are appreciated by French companies.

If you are not sure of your level, contact our experts who can advise you: examen@france.fi

If you need further information on DELF/DALF, please click on the links below to read a detailed description or to view sample papers of the exams:  

Description of the exam

Number of hours of French studies before you can sit the exam

Sample papers

Advice for preparation

DELF A1

60 hours

DELF A1 sample paper

Advice for DELF A1

DELF A2

160 hours

DELF A2 sample paper

Advice for DELF A2

DELF B1

310 hours

DELF B1 sample paper

Advice for DELF B1

DELF B2

390 to 670 hours

DELF B2 sample paper

Advice for DELF B2

DALF C1

From 750 hours

DALF C1 sample paper

Advice for DALF C1

DALF C2

 

DALF C2 sample paper

Advice for DALF C2

Calendar

Two sessions of DELF/DALF Tout public are organised each year.

Fees

DELF Tout public A1

80 €

DELF Tout public A2

97 €

DELF Tout public B1

115 €

DELF Tout public B2

138 €

DALF C1

240 €

DALF C2

250 €

10 euros of administration fees will be added to the total.

DELF / DALF diplomas may be reprinted in case of loss or destruction for no extra charge.

In case of modification of any information on the diploma (ex: spelling mistake, change of name, etc.), a 10 euros fee will be applied for reprinting the DELF or DALF diploma.

Registration

Preparation courses

Institut français de Finlande offers preparation courses for the exams at levels B1, B2 and C1.

A 4-weeks intensive course to prepare for the exams. The four skills assessed in the exams will be covered: oral and written comprehension and oral and written expression. Participation remotely by Teams.

The fee includes the preparation course and registration for the exam.