DELF B1 exam

The DELF B1 (Diplôme d’études en langue française) is an official certification issued by France Éducation international on behalf of the French Ministry of Education.

It is the third stage of the certification process (A1 to C2).

This internationally recognized, lifetime certificate assesses a candidate’s ability to communicate independently in everyday, professional, and academic situations. It also measures their ability to express their opinion, recount events, and handle simple interactions.

The DELF B1 certifies that a user is independent and able to express themselves in various social contexts, such as school, work, or travel. It also allows them to apply for a long-term residence permit in France.

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Schedule of events

The DELF B1 consists of two main tests:

Group test (1 hour 45 minutes)

Listening comprehension: 25 min
Reading comprehension: 35 min
Written assignment: 45 min

Individual test (25 min)

Preparation: 10 min
Oral presentation: 15 min

Calendar

Upcoming events*:

January 2026	Written exam: 14/01 9:30-11:55 a.m. Oral exam: 14/01
February 2026	Written exam: 04/02 9:30-11:55 a.m. Oral exam: 04/02
March 2026	Written exam: 04/03 9:30-11:55 a.m. Oral exam: 04/03
May 2026	Written exam: 20/05 9:30-11:55 a.m. Oral exam: 20 to 29/05
June 2026	Written exam: 10/06 9:30-11:55 a.m. Oral exam: 10 to 19/06
July 2026	information to come
August 2026	information to come
October 2026	information to come
November 2026	information to come
December 2026	information to come

*The date of the oral exam is set by the exam center and cannot be chosen by the candidate.

Point system

Each skill is scored out of 25 points
Total: 100 points
To pass: 50/100, with no score lower than 5/25 in each test

Supporting documents

To register, you will need the following documents:

ID or passport (with photo)
If you have already taken the DELF exam: registration certificate, transcript, or copy of your diploma showing your candidate number.

Examples of exam topics

Visit the France Éducation internationale website

Convocation and result

You will receive your exam invitation by email one week before the exams
If you have not received it, please contact: test_examens@aflyon.org
The results are sent by email within 6 weeks
The official diploma is sent approximately 6 months after the exam
The DELF B1 is valid for life

Cancellation and refund

A partial refund or deferral to a later session may be granted:

upon presentation of medical, professional, or transportation documentation (strike or delay)
supporting document written in French and sent no later than the day after the exams to tests_examens@aflyon.org
subject to availability for postponement

Choose the Alliance Française de Lyon as your exam center

« Sharing a language, bringing cultures toghether»

Since its creation in 1984, the Alliance Française de Lyon has been teaching the French language and promoting cultural diversity.

We are an examination center approved by France Éducation International, located in downtown Lyon, with rooms suitable for exams.

Our examiners are certified and trained according to the official DELF and DALF standards.

In 2025, more than 2,800 candidates placed their trust in the Alliance Française de Lyon to take their French exam, including 594 candidates for the DELF B1.