{"id":2550,"date":"2020-11-20T10:00:02","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.france.fi\/?page_id=2550"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:17:37","slug":"delf-dalf-for-all","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/en\/exams\/delf-dalf-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"DELF \/ DALF for all"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Dipl\u00f4me d\u2019\u00c9tudes en Langue Fran\u00e7aise (DELF<\/strong>) and the Dipl\u00f4me Approfondi de Langue Fran\u00e7aise (DALF<\/strong>) are official diplomas delivered by the French Ministry of National Education with a lifetime validity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description of the tasks and sample papers<\/strong><\/summary>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

To acquire the French nationality<\/strong>, you must prove a minimum of a B1 level.<\/p>\n

To register in a university, <\/strong>you have to prove a B2 level for a bachelor\u2019s program and a C1 level for a Master\u2019s program.<\/p>\n

To emigrate to Canada or Quebec, <\/strong>you have to demonstrate the highest possible level: the higher your level, the more points scored in your application.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you wish to work in a French environment, <\/strong>DELF B1 or B2 or DALF C1 are appreciated by French companies.<\/p>\n

If you are not sure of your level, contact our experts who can advise you: examen@france.fi<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Description of the exam<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Number of hours of French studies before you can sit the exam<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sample papers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Advice for preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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DELF A1<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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60 hours<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DELF A1 sample paper<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Advice for DELF A1<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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DELF A2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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160 hours<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DELF A2 sample paper<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Advice for DELF A2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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DELF B1<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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310 hours<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DELF B1 sample paper<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Advice for DELF B1<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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DELF B2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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390 to 670 hours<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DELF B2 sample paper<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Advice for DELF B2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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DALF C1<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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From 750 hours<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DALF C1 sample paper<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Advice for DALF C1<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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DALF C2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DALF C2 sample paper<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Advice for DALF C2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Calendar<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Two sessions of DELF\/DALF Tout public are organised each year.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Fees<\/strong><\/summary>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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DELF Tout public A1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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80 \u20ac<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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DELF Tout public A2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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97 \u20ac<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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DELF Tout public B1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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115 \u20ac<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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DELF Tout public B2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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138 \u20ac<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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DALF C1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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240 \u20ac<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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DALF C2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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250 \u20ac<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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10 euros of administration fees will be added to the total.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

DELF \/ DALF diplomas may be reprinted in case of loss or destruction for no extra charge.<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Registration<\/h4>\n
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Preparation courses<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institut fran\u00e7ais de Finlande offers preparation courses<\/strong> for the exams at levels B1, B2 and C1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The fee includes the preparation course and registration for the exam.<\/p>\n

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