DELF & DALF Examination
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International examinations like the DELF & DALF take an important place in student's curricula: they are worldwide recognized standards.
The DELF (Diploma of French Language Studies) examination is the first lifelong diploma of French as a second language with
international recognition. Today 900 exam centers in 154 countries offer the DELF for 320,000 candidates each year. Since
their inception in 1985 there have been 2,500,000 candidates.
The DELF has been recently introduced in BC schools, and is organized at Alliance Française de Vancouver since 1990. It is a widely recognized diploma based on the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR). The DELF has 4 independant units: A1, A2, B1, B2. The DALF has 2 independant units: C1 and C2.
You can also find more information about DELF on the Canadian platform for DELF of the French Embassy.
Exam format
Each level tests four equal competencies worth 25 points each (100 points total). A minimum of 5/25 per skill and 50/100 overall is required to pass.
Oral Comprehension
25 points
CollectiveWritten Comprehension
25 points
CollectiveWritten Expression
25 points
CollectiveOral Expression
25 points
IndividualCEFR Framework
The CEFR divides learners into three broad divisions across six levels:
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Can introduce him/herself and others and ask and answer questions about personal details. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.
Can understand frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (family, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple routine tasks and describe aspects of his/her background and immediate environment.
Can understand the main points on familiar matters in work, school, and leisure. Can deal with most travel situations and produce simple connected text on familiar topics. Can describe experiences, hopes, and ambitions.
Can understand complex texts on concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions. Can interact fluently with native speakers and produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
Can understand a wide range of demanding longer texts and recognize implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously for social, academic, and professional purposes with well-structured, detailed writing.
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from multiple sources and express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, even in complex situations.
When taking classes of French at Alliance Française de Vancouver, you get access to contents and objectives which lead to the DELF examination. To enroll in one of our class and prepare for the examination, you can take our level assessment.
Did you know? The examinations are independent; candidates can register for a level without any prerequisite for the examination of their choice. The diploma is valid for life!
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Next Session: June 2026 |
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Levels available: A1 - A2 - B1 - B2 - C1 |
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Next Session: March 2027 |
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Levels available: B1 - B2 - C1 |
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Next Session: November 2026 |
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Levels available: A1 - A2 - B1 - B2 - C1 |
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Next Session: June 2027 |
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Levels available: A1 - A2 - B1 - B2 - C1 |
Individual exams (oral expression) can be schedule on the same day in the afternoon or on another day depending on number of candidates.
Practice and perfect your DELF B1 exam! Online preparation available for $70 (click here to purchase).
Practice and perfect your DELF B2 exam! Online preparation available for $70 (click here to purchase).
DELF certification qualifies for external credits under the British Columbia Ministry of Education External Credentials Program.
DELF certification is listed as follows:
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DELF A1 |
| Grade 10 | |
| 4 external credits |
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DELF A2 |
| Grade 11 | |
| 4 external credits |
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DELF B1 |
| Grade 12 | |
| 4 external credits |
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DELF B2 |
| Grade 12 (immersion) | |
| 4 external credits |
When taking French classes at Alliance Française de Vancouver, your child gets access to contents and objectives which lead to
the DELF examination.
Students who succeed in their DELF exam have to present their diploma, given by l'Alliance Française de Vancouver, to the school
councillor or administration in order to obtain the appropriate credit.
Click here to access the listing of the above course credits in the Course Registry. In the field Course keyword type DELF and click on Search.
Prices subject to change. Our members have a 10%
discount on the DELF/DALF exam. Collective exam starts at 9am. Individual oral tests take place thereafter or within two weeks of the
collective test. Please note that candidates cannot choose the time of their individual test. Exam to be held at in our premises. Some
levels have limited seats