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The DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) certifies your level of French according to the CEFR (A1 to B2). Issued by France Éducation international, it is recognised worldwide and valid for life.

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What is the DELF?

The DELF is a diploma open to everyone, foreign nationals or French citizens. Its main version, the general DELF, attests to command of French for the first four CEFR levels, from A1 (elementary) to B2 (independent).

It is issued by France Éducation international, a public body under the supervision of the French Ministry of National Education, and accepted worldwide by administrations, employers and higher education institutions.

Unlike other tests, the DELF is valid for life.

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The different versions of the DELF

The general DELF includes four independent diplomas, from level A1 to B2 (levels C1 and C2 fall under the DALF). There are also Junior/Scolaire, Prim and Pro versions depending on the candidate's age and profile.

DELF A1

Breakthrough level: validates your first achievements in French.

DELF A2

Waystage level: required for a long-term resident card application.

DELF B1

Threshold level: required to obtain French nationality.

DELF B2

Vantage level: required to join certain French-speaking schools and universities.

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The DELF tests

Each diploma (A1, A2, B1, B2) comprises three group tests and one individual test assessing the four skills. Only the duration and complexity vary by level:

Listening comprehension
Group · listening + questions

Listen to recordings (dialogues, announcements, radio programmes, etc.) then answer questions. Duration by level:

  • DELF A1— 20 min, 4 tasks
  • DELF A2— 25 min, 4 tasks
  • DELF B1— 25 min, 3 tasks
  • DELF B2— 30 min, 2 tasks
Reading comprehension
Group · reading + questions

Read several documents (articles, brochures, etc.) and answer comprehension questions. Duration by level:

  • DELF A1— 30 min, 4 tasks
  • DELF A2— 30 min, 4 tasks
  • DELF B1— 45 min, 2 tasks
  • DELF B2— 60 min, 2 tasks
Written production
Group · writing

Write one or more texts following a prompt. Duration and length by level:

  • DELF A1— 30 min, form + message (40 words min.)
  • DELF A2— 45 min, 2 texts (60 words min. each)
  • DELF B1— 45 min, 1 text (160 words min.)
  • DELF B2— 60 min, 1 text (250 words min.)
Oral production
Individual · before the panel

Guided interview, monologue and interaction by level. Duration by level:

  • DELF A1— 5 to 7 min (+ 10 min of preparation)
  • DELF A2— 6 to 8 min (+ 10 min of preparation)
  • DELF B1— 15 min (+ 10 min of preparation)
  • DELF B2— 20 min (+ 30 min of preparation)
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Understanding the scoring

Whatever the level, each test is graded out of 25 points, for a total of 100 points.

To pass the diploma, you must obtain at least 5/25 in each test (a lower score is disqualifying) and an overall score of at least 50/100.

Once obtained, the DELF is valid for life.

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How to prepare for the DELF?

The DELF is prepared over time: get familiar with the structure of the exam and train in conditions close to the exam.

In partnership with the Alliance française de Paris, PrepMyFuture offers an online preparation: 60 lesson sheets, more than 1,500 exercises, 3 full mock tests and 1 DELF mini-test, with detailed answer keys.

Our training notably covers the DELF B1 preparation and the DELF B2 preparation.

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How to register for the exam?

To register, contact an exam centre directly, in France or abroad. The list of centres is available on the France Éducation international website.

The centre will tell you the dates, locations, registration fees and documents to provide. The ID document supplied at registration must be presented on the day of the exam.

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Where can you take the DELF?

The DELF is taken in many centres in France and around the world. Centres generally organise one session per month for each level (A1, A2, B1, B2). The exam takes place exclusively in person; contact your centre to find out the dates.

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Why take the DELF?

The DELF is an officially recognised diploma worldwide, useful for working or studying in a French-speaking country, applying for naturalisation or simply gauging your level.

The DELF B2 can exempt you from certain French tests when joining a higher education institution in France or Canada (always check the level required).

On the professional side, it attests to your French skills and enhances your CV. And it is valid for life.

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Tips to succeed in the DELF

Prepare several weeks in advance and choose the diploma suited to your level (A1, A2, B1 or B2). Find out the CEFR level required by your course or your employer.

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Listening comprehension: listen to French programmes, podcasts and videos whenever possible.

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Reading comprehension: read a little every day (press, magazines, short stories).

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Written production: practise writing short texts while respecting the instructions.

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Oral production: talk with native speakers and record yourself to track your progress, then practise in real time with mock tests.

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