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The Diplôme d’Études de 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.
1. Description of the tasks and sample papers
DELF (Diplôme d’Études de Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) 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 have to 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 Courses before you can sit the exam | Sample papers: |
| DELF A1 | 60 heures | DELF A1 sample paper |
| DELF A2 | 160 hours | DELF A2 sample paper |
| DELF B1 | 310 hours | DELF B1 sample paper |
| DELF B2 | 390 to 670 hours | DELF B2 sample paper |
| DALF C1 | From 750 hours | DALF C1 sample paper |
| DALF C2 | DALF C2 sample paper |
2. DELF/ DALF Tout Public exam sessions
DELF/ DALF Tout Public exam sessions
Two sessions of DELF/DALF Tout public are organised each year, in May and in November. In 2023, the dates are as follows:
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Session 1 |
Session 2 |
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Exams |
A1 – 12/05/2023 A2 – 12/05/2023 B1 – 13/05/2023 B2 – 13/05/2023 C1 – 12/05/2023 C2 – 12/05/2023 |
A1 – 17/11/2023 A2 – 17/11/2023 B1 – 18/11/2023 B2 – 18/11/2023 C1 – 17/11/2023 C2 – 17/11/2023 |
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Registration |
15/03 – 15/04/2023 |
15/09 – 15/10/2023 |
⇒ REGISTRATION ⇐
Fees 2023
A1: 70 euros
A2: 85 euros
B1: 100 euros
B2: 120 euros
C1: 230 euros
C2: 240 euros
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.
