Centres accredited by France Éducation International
Take your DELF
or DALF exam
Diploma in French Language Studies and
Advanced Diploma in French Language
Official French diplomas, recognised worldwide and valid for life, with online registration at our KLF centres in Annecy, Bordeaux, Lyon and Toulouse.
The DELF and DALF are official French as a foreign language diplomas awarded by the French Ministry of Education. Managed by France Éducation International, they certify CEFR levels from A1 to C2 and are valid for life.
Accredited by France Éducation International
4 centres: Annecy · Bordeaux · Lyon · Toulouse
Official diploma, valid for life, recognised in 170+ countries
Online booking
Choose your centre and register online
KLF has 4 accredited French schools organising DELF / DALF sessions in France.
Select your city and go directly to the corresponding registration form.
Places are limited! Book 3 to 4 weeks in advance.
Not all our schools offer the same levels, depending on their organisation. See below the levels available in each city.
Annecy
IFALPES — École de français en Haute-Savoie
Bordeaux
Newdeal Institut — École de français en Gironde
Lyon
Lyon Bleu International — École de français dans le Rhône
What is the difference between DELF and DALF?
The main difference lies in the level of French assessed.
Choose the diploma that corresponds to the level you want to have officially recognised.
Diploma in French Language Studies
Levels: A1 A2 B1 B2
The DELF is designed for candidates who want to certify a French level from beginner to upper intermediate. It is particularly suitable for officially recognising your level as part of a study project, professional pathway or international mobility.
Like all DELF / DALF diplomas, it is valid for life.
Advanced Diploma in French Language
Levels: C1 C2
The DALF corresponds to advanced levels. It certifies an in-depth command of French, with a high level of autonomy in both written and spoken communication. It is particularly relevant for candidates aiming for a demanding academic environment, advanced higher education or recognition of a high level of French.
Like the DELF, it is valid for life.
Which levels can you take with KLF?
Not all KLF centres offer the same levels, depending on their local organisation. See the available options below.
Premières compétences élémentaires
Valide les premières compétences en français dans des situations simples du quotidien : se présenter, comprendre des consignes simples, remplir un formulaire, écrire un message court ou effectuer un achat simple.
Situations courantes de la vie quotidienne
Valide la capacité à comprendre et utiliser des expressions fréquentes, à communiquer dans des situations simples et à décrire son environnement proche avec des moyens linguistiques élémentaires.
Autonomie dans la plupart des situations courantes
Valide la capacité à se débrouiller dans la vie quotidienne, à raconter une expérience, à exprimer une opinion simple et à produire un discours clair sur des sujets familiers.
Argumenter, expliquer, défendre un point de vue
Valide la capacité à comprendre des textes plus complexes, à développer une opinion argumentée, à reformuler une idée et à interagir avec plus d’aisance dans des contextes académiques ou professionnels.
Maîtrise autonome du français dans des contextes exigeants
Valide une maîtrise avancée du français écrit et oral, avec la capacité à structurer une argumentation, comprendre des contenus complexes et s’exprimer avec autonomie dans des situations variées.
Expression précise, nuancée et très fluide
Valide une très grande maîtrise du français, avec la capacité à comprendre finement des documents complexes, reformuler avec souplesse et s’exprimer avec précision dans des situations de haut niveau.
DELF / DALF exam papers
| Niveau | Épreuves | Durée | Format | Détail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELF A1 | 4 épreuves | Environ 1h25 à 1h27 + 10 min de préparation orale | 3 épreuves collectives + 1 épreuve individuelle | Compréhension orale : 4 exercices, 20 min. Compréhension écrite : 4 exercices, 30 min. Production écrite : 2 exercices, 30 min. Production orale : 3 parties, 5 à 7 min avec 10 min de préparation. |
| DELF A2 | 4 épreuves | Environ 1h46 à 1h48 + 10 min de préparation orale | 3 épreuves collectives + 1 épreuve individuelle | Compréhension orale : 4 exercices, 25 min. Compréhension écrite : 4 exercices, 30 min. Production écrite : 2 exercices, 45 min, avec 2 textes de 60 mots minimum chacun. Production orale : 3 parties, 6 à 8 min avec 10 min de préparation. |
| DELF B1 | 4 épreuves | 2h10 + 10 min de préparation orale | 3 épreuves collectives + 1 épreuve individuelle | Compréhension orale : 3 exercices, 25 min. Compréhension écrite : 2 exercices, 45 min. Production écrite : 1 exercice, 45 min, avec 1 texte de 160 mots minimum. Production orale : 3 parties, 15 min avec 10 min de préparation. |
| DELF B2 | 4 épreuves | 2h50 + 30 min de préparation orale | 3 épreuves collectives + 1 épreuve individuelle | Compréhension orale : 2 exercices, 30 min. Compréhension écrite : 2 exercices, 1h. Production écrite : 1 exercice, 1h, avec 1 texte de 250 mots minimum. Production orale : 2 parties, 20 min avec 30 min de préparation. |
| DALF C1 | 4 épreuves | 4h30 + 1h de préparation orale | 3 épreuves collectives + 1 épreuve individuelle | Compréhension orale : 2 exercices, 40 min. Compréhension écrite : 1 exercice, 50 min. Production écrite : 2 exercices, 2h30, avec 1 synthèse de 220 à 240 mots maximum et 1 texte argumenté de 250 mots minimum. Production orale : 2 parties, 30 min avec 1h de préparation. |
| DALF C2 | 2 grandes épreuves | 4h + 1h de préparation orale | 1 épreuve collective + 1 épreuve individuelle | Épreuve écrite : compréhension et production écrites, 3h30, à partir d’un dossier d’environ 2 000 mots. Épreuve orale : compréhension et production orales, 30 min avec 1h de préparation, en 3 temps : compte rendu, point de vue personnel et échange avec le jury. |
Good to know: from DELF A1 to DALF C1, each paper is marked out of 25 points. You need a minimum total score of 50/100 and at least 5/25 in each paper.
For DALF C2, each major paper is marked out of 50 points. You need a minimum total score of 50/100 and at least 10/50 in each paper.
Whatever your project, there is a French exam adapted to your needs.
Higher education
DELF B2 and DALF C1 are often required or valued for higher education projects in French, especially for university admission or certain demanding programmes.
Professional pathway
DELF / DALF enhances your CV and officially certifies your level of French for employers, both in France and internationally.
Administrative procedures
The DELF / DALF allows you to have your French level recognised permanently through an official diploma, recognised worldwide.
Diploma valid for life
Unlike a language test with limited validity, the DELF and DALF do not expire. Once obtained, your diploma remains valid for life.
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DELF / DALF, an official diploma.
Long lasting value.
The DELF, Diplôme d’études en langue française, and the DALF, Diplôme approfondi de langue française, are the official reference diplomas used to certify your level of French. They are awarded by the French Ministry of Education and managed by France Éducation International.
Unlike a language test with limited validity, the DELF and DALF are diplomas valid for life, aligned with CEFR levels from A1 to C2.
Each level corresponds to a distinct and independent diploma. You therefore register only for the exam matching the level you want to certify, without having to take the previous levels.
The DELF Tout Public is designed for adults and older teenagers. It includes 4 independent diplomas: A1, A2, B1 and B2.
The DALF includes 2 independent diplomas for advanced levels: C1 and C2.
From registration to receiving your French diploma
Choisir votre diplôme
Identifiez le niveau que vous souhaitez faire reconnaître, du DELF A1 au DALF C2, selon votre profil et votre objectif.
Avant toutSélectionner votre centre
Choisissez votre ville KLF parmi Annecy, Bordeaux, Lyon ou Toulouse, selon les diplômes proposés dans chaque centre.
Étape 1Réserver votre session
Inscrivez-vous en ligne au DELF ou au DALF correspondant et finalisez votre réservation directement sur notre site.
Avant la sessionPasser les épreuves
Présentez-vous le jour J avec votre convocation et votre pièce d’identité. Les épreuves comprennent une partie écrite sur papier et un oral avec examinateur.
Jour JRecevoir vos résultats
Votre centre vous transmet vos résultats après la session. En cas de réussite, vous obtenez un diplôme officiel de français.
Après la sessionValoriser votre diplôme
Le DELF / DALF est un diplôme officiel valable à vie, utile pour vos études, votre parcours professionnel ou la reconnaissance durable de votre niveau.
Valable à vieHow does a DELF / DALF session take place?
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Before the exam
You will receive an exam notice by email with all the practical information about your session.
Please carefully check the centre address, the time indicated on your exam notice and the documents you need to bring.
Bring a valid identity document, such as an ID card, passport or residence permit, as well as any material requested by the centre, especially a pen.
2
On the day of the exam
Arrive at the time indicated on your exam notice. No late arrival can be accepted once the tests have started.
On arrival, the team will check your identity and registration.
The written tests take place on paper, in a supervised exam room, according to the official DELF or DALF format. For most levels, the exam includes 3 collective tests and 1 individual oral test. DALF C2 has a specific format with 1 collective test and 1 individual test.
The oral test takes place with an examiner, according to the organisation planned for your level.
Your phone must be switched off and stored with your personal belongings, according to the centre’s instructions.
3
After the session
Your papers and tests are marked according to the official DELF / DALF procedure.
If you pass, you will receive an official diploma valid for life.
If you do not pass, your centre can send you a results statement.
If you wish to retake the exam, you can register for a new session at a later date.
Everything you need to take your DELF / DALF exam in the best possible conditions.
- Official accredited session, organised in an authorised centre for DELF / DALF diploma exams
- Written tests on paper, in a supervised exam room, in accordance with official exam requirements
- Oral test with an examiner, carried out according to the official format of the diploma taken
- Official exam notice by email, with all practical details: address, time and required documents
- Available team, to answer your questions before the exam and welcome you on the day
- Official diploma or results statement, sent after the session according to the publication deadlines of the exam centre
Book your DELF or DALF in a KLF centre
Choose your city and level, then go directly to the registration form. Places are limited.
Why take your DELF / DALF with KLF?
Centres specialised in teaching French
Annecy, Bordeaux, Lyon and Toulouse. Schools authorised to train and support French learners for more than 25 years, in an official framework accredited by France Éducation International.
Simple online registration
Choose your diploma and your city, then go directly to the registration form in just a few clicks. You will then receive your exam notice by email, with a team available to support you before and on the day of the exam.
Places are limited! Book 3 to 4 weeks in advance.
Exam preparation available
Our schools also offer specific DELF / DALF preparation courses, especially for B2 and C1 levels, to help you approach the exam with more method and confidence.
Our French schools help you prepare for your exam
Taking a French exam is an important step. At KLF, our centres do more than organise DELF / DALF sessions: our French schools also offer French exam preparation courses to help candidates progress before their session.
Thanks to their expertise in teaching French as a foreign language, our teams can support you in strengthening your listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written production and oral production, and help you prepare more effectively for the exam requirements.
Frequently asked questions about DELF / DALF
Do you have a question about the DELF or DALF diplomas, their format, recognition or registration procedures in our centres? Find answers to the most frequently asked questions opposite.
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What is the difference between DELF and DALF?
Is the DELF / DALF valid for life?
Do I have to take the levels in order, A1 then A2, etc.?
What score do I need to pass the DELF or DALF?
Is the DELF accepted for a French nationality application?
What is the difference between DELF and TCF?
Can I retake the DELF if I fail?
Do all cities offer all levels?
How does a DELF / DALF session take place?
A DELF / DALF session includes written tests on paper and an oral test with an examiner. For most levels, from DELF A1 to DALF C1, the exam consists of 3 collective tests and 1 individual test. DALF C2 follows a different format, with only 1 collective test and 1 individual test. On the day of the exam, you must present your exam notice and a valid identity document. Results are then communicated by your centre according to the official calendar.
Does DALF C2 have the same format as the other levels?
No. DALF C2 does not follow the standard DELF / DALF format. While levels from DELF A1 to DALF C1 include 4 separate tests, DALF C2 includes only 2 main tests: 1 collective test combining written comprehension and written production, and 1 individual test combining oral comprehension and oral production. Each test is marked out of 50 points. To obtain the diploma, you need a minimum total score of 50/100 and at least 10/50 in each test.