Exam Domains

1 Compréhension de l'oral — Listening Comprehension (long documents) 25%

2 Compréhension des écrits — Reading Comprehension (academic texts) 25%

3 Production écrite — Written Production (synthesis + personal essay) 25%

4 Production orale — Oral Production (expose + discussion) 25%

Exam Details

Online ProctoringNot available

ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID required (passport, national identity card, or equivalent). Name on registration must exactly match ID presented on exam day.

RenewalNot required

PrerequisitesNone; recommended DELF B2 or advanced French proficiency (~800+ hours of study) (recommended)

Retake PolicyNo mandatory waiting period between DELF/DALF attempts. Candidates may retake any diploma level at any available session. Exam sessions vary by country — typically 2–4 per year depending on the centre.

LanguagesFrench

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