DELF / DALF Exams

The DELF (le diplôme d’études en langue française) and DALF (le diplôme approfondi de langue française) are official, recognized diplomas representing your French ability level, which follow the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The diplomas are recognised worldwide and are valid for life.

Each exam evaluates a completed level. For example, you are taking an A2.2 class , so you will need to finish A2.3 class before taking the A2 exam to succeed. 

The DELF and DALF certifications can enhance a CV and make it easier to get a job in a french-speaking company. The DELF B1 (B2 as of January 2026) allows you to obtain French nationality. The DELF B2 and DALF C1 can allow entry into many Francophone universities, and into certain grandes écoles.

The diplomas that make up DELF and DALF are completely independent. This means that candidates can register for the examination of their choice, according to their level. All examinations include the four skills at every level, with varying degrees of interaction and mediation required depending on the level.
A score of at least 50/100 is required in order to be awarded the diploma; awarded diplomas are valid for life.
Each examination evaluates the four communication skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking.

The TCF results are valid for 2 years, while the DELF/DALF is a diploma valid for life.

For the TCF…  

• Each part your proficiency is graded from A1 to C2. You may get a writing A2 and a speaking C2.
• You get temporary results for the  written comprehension immediately and official results (listening and written comprehension)  about 2 to 4 weeks after the exam via email.
• The exam format is different, the DELF/DALF is pass/fail, whereas the TCF places you at a level (like a placement test).
• The TCF is more expensive. 

Your DELF/DALF result are valid for life!

DELF/DALF result will be usually published on website 1 month after the exam. The candidates who have cleared (admis.e) can place a request for a soft copy of their attestations by emailing on [email protected] with their DOB and level of examination. 

Official diplomas will be issued to the candidates who passed by the French Ministry of Education. Usually, they take about 3 to 6 months after the exam to arrive.  Once received by our exam centre, we will notify by website to come pick up your official test results in person or authorised person, upon presentation of an official ID with picture. 

DELF and DALF examiners are teachers of French as Foreign Language. They receive a specific training and are authorized by France Education International. They follow strict assessment guidelines and are regularly monitored.

You can request a duplicate of a lost DELF /DALF certificate by sending an email to [email protected] with the following information:

• Your name (as written in the passport)
• Your date of birth
• Your examination candidate number (if known)
• The city and country where your examination center is located (AF Delhi)
• The date of your examination (year, month)
• The level you took the examination for (A1-C2)
• Your complete mailing address

Following the enactment of Law No. 2024-42 of January 26, 2024, the French government has introduced new language requirements that will take effect no later than January 1, 2026:

• Naturalization: Level B2 required
• Resident Card: Level B1 required
• Multi-year Residence Permit: Level A2 required

The word nationalité is feminine, One has to use the feminine adjective form of one’s nationality, regardless of one’s actual gender. 

https://frenchtogether.com/nationalities/

Before DELF/DALF examination date,  you can contact AFD  for changes or correction  

On the day of the DELF/DALF examination, the examination centre provides candidates with a sheet containing their personal details as declared at the time of registration (surname, given name(s), date and place of birth, nationality, etc.). By signing this sheet, the candidate confirms the accuracy of the information provided.

If a candidate notices any error in their details, they must inform the examiner immediately for correction with requisite govt authorised identity proof, before signing, so that the correction can be made. 

Any request for correction submitted after the examination day will be subject to a fee of Rs 4000/- and may result in a delay in the issuance of the attestation of success and the DELF/DALF certificate.

All notifications are sent via email 1 week prior to the exam to the email you used to register. It is not possible to change the day or time of your examination.
If you arrive after the arrival time on your notification, you will not be granted access to the exam and your registration will be forfeited.

The DELF/DALF exam is in handwritten on paper. Please ensure you bring your pen for exam.

The DELF/DALF exam is in person. Our site is located at 72, KK Birla Ln, Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi.

Candidate’s belongings will go in a separate room during the exam, the candidate will only be allowed to bring in the exam room his/ her hard copy of Government approved photo ID document, hard copy of DELF-DALF Convocation Mail and pen. The candidate may not bring a cell phone  nor smartwatch into the exam room. Candidates may only access their belongings between the group examination and the preparation for the spoken exam, if they have a wait time between the two. 
Candidates may either bring their lunch, eat at AFD Cafe or other eateries outside the AFD exam center.

Candidate can leave the AFD exam center if he/she wishes during the interval between tests if they can ensure he/she can return 15 minutes before their next Collective test.