French

DELF

Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française

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An official French-language diploma awarded by France's Ministry of Education, valid for life and recognized worldwide.

Exam fee

$110–$190

Results in

6–8 weeks

Skills tested

Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking

Question type

Mixed + free response

Levels

A1 to B2 (CEFR)

Scoring

/100, pass 50

Speaking

Tested

Result validity

No expiry

Test format

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Compréhension orale

Annonces et dialogues courts

~3 documents

~25 min

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Compréhension écrite

Correspondance personnelle

1 document

~15 min (sur 45)

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Textes informatifs et argumentatifs

2 documents

~30 min (sur 45)

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Production écrite

Lettre personnelle ou essai

1 tâche

45 min

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Production orale

Entretien dirigé

1 partie

~2–3 min

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Exercice en interaction & point de vue

2 parties

~8 min

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Total

4 skills

~2 hours

Structure shown is for the B1 level. Tasks and timing vary across the A1–B2 levels covered by DELF.

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