National diploma of French proficiency
The DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) and the DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are national diplomas awarded by the French Ministry of Education, Higher Learning and Research. These diplomas officially certify that foreigners have achieved a given level of knowledge, practice and proficiency in the French language.
These diplomas are lifelong qualifications and they may not be taken again once passed. The DELF has included 4 levels while the DALF has 2.
The Institute of French Language of the University of Orleans is an examination centre that has been officially approved by France Education International and by the Orleans-Tours Rectorate for taking the DELF and the DALF examinations.
Public in question
Foreign nationals and French citizens from a non-Francophone country, and who do not hold a French public secondary school education or post-secondary education diploma may be awarded the DELF or the DALF.
Description of examinations
Four skills are evaluated for each diploma:
- listening comprehension,
- reading comprehension,
- spoken production
- and written production
Each counts for 25 points. The examinations are collective except for one individual part (spoken production). The DELF and the DALF are constituted by six entirely independent diplomas. Candidates can register directly for the examination they wish to take according to their level.
The French Institute of Orléans University offers four of the six diplomas: DELF A2, DELF B1, DELF B2 and DALF C1.
For more information , see the France Education International website
Examination - May 2023
The next DELF/DALF session will be from May 22th to May, 26th 2023.
Before the examination, the IDF is offering 12 hours specific training courses for DELF B1, DELF B2 and DALF C1 from May, 9th to May, 12th 2023.
DELF/DALF Tariffs - May 2023
Exams |
Tariffs |
Specific tariffs (only for students registered at the Université of Orléans in 2022-2023) |
DELF A2 |
105€ |
80€ |
DELF B1 |
120€ |
95€ |
DELF B2 |
145€ |
120€ |
DALF C1 |
180€ |
155€ |
Préparation à l’examen |
120€ |
85€ |
DELF/DALF Registration - May 2023
The DELF and DALF registration procedure is now paperless:
The deadline to register is Friday 7th April 2023.
Cancellation and refund conditions :
- In case of cancellation by the candidate before the 7th April 2023 included, the candidate may be fully refunded the registration fee.
- In case of cancellation by the candidate from the 8th April 2023, no refund will be made.
- If the candidate is absent from the tests, no refund will be made.
- In the case of cancellation of the tests by the French Institute due to COVID-19 crisis, the candidate will be fully reimbursed the registration fees.
For any information, please contact : idf.delf-dalf@univ-orleans.fr