DELF & DALF
Formally prove your French proficiency and improve your CV with
DELF and DALF diplomas
Formally prove your French proficiency and improve your CV with
DELF and DALF diplomas
The DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) and the DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official diplomas awarded by the French Ministry for Education certifying competency in French for foreign candidates.
The DELF and the DALF have been organised since the early 90s. It is a widely recognised diploma based on the levels of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR).
Since 2005, the DELF and the DALF certificates are harmonised with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages from the Council of Europe.
Who can take these tests?
Anyone who wishes to validate their French language skills may sit the examination.
Young people under the age of 18 may choose to sit for the DELF Junior, and children younger than 12 can take the DELF Prim.
We run Two exam sessions per year for the A1 to B2 levels in June & December and one session for the C1 & C2 levels
in June.
Exam Levels
DELF A1 – Discovery.
DELF A2 – Basic user.
DELF B1 – Independent.
DELF B2 – Independent and spontaneity in regular interactions.
DALF C1 – Clear, well-structured discourse without hesitation.
DALF C2 – Precision,
appropriateness and fluency of expression.
For more information, please contact exams@afglasgow.org.uk
Please note that until further notice, you may find two examination formats of DELF Listening Comprehension and Reading
Comprehension in exam papers. The number of exercises, the length of the source documents, and the type of questions may differ from one
format to another. There is no difference in difficulty between the two formats Please check sample papers on the website of France
Education international website to see both formats.
Exam | Dates | Description | Deadline | Start/Finish | Bookings |
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DELF A1 - December Session |
Written: |
Written: General exam instructions: 15 min Listening comprehension: 20 min Reading comprehension: 30 min Writing: 30 min Oral: Preparation: 10 min Exam: 5-7 min The 10:30 starting time displayed corresponds to the earliest time the oral exam might start. Your definitive time will be displayed on the Statement of Entry you will receive before the exam day. Please read our Terms and Conditions before registering | Nov 01, 2024 |
Written: 1:45pm – 3:20pm Oral: Individual times TBC by exam centre in due course |
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DELF B1 - December Session |
Written: |
Written: General exam instructions: 15 min Listening comprehension: 25 min Reading comprehension: 45 min Writing: 45 min Oral: Preparation: 10 min Exam: 12-15 min
The 10:30 starting time displayed corresponds to the earliest time the oral exam might start. Your definitive time
will be displayed on the Statement of Entry you will receive before the exam day. | Nov 01, 2024 |
Written: 1:45pm – 3:55pm Oral: Individual times TBC by exam centre in due course |
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Now |
DELF B2 - December Session |
Written: |
Written: General exam instructions: 15 min Listening comprehension: 30 min Reading comprehension: 60 min Writing: 60 min Oral: Preparation: 30 min Exam: 20 min
| Nov 01, 2024 |
Written: 1:45pm – 4:30pm Oral: Individual times TBC by exam centre in due course |
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Now |
DELF A2 - December Session |
Written: |
Written: General exam instructions: 15 min Listening comprehension: 25 min Reading comprehension: 30 min Writing: 45 min Oral: Preparation: 10 min Exam: 6-8 min
The 10:30 starting time displayed corresponds to the earliest time the oral exam might start. Your definitive time
will be displayed on the Statement of Entry you will receive before the exam day. | Nov 01, 2024 |
Written: 1:45pm – 3:40pm Oral: Individual times TBC by exam centre in due course |
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Now |
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