DALF C2 exam
The DALF C2 (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) is an official certification issued by France Éducation International on behalf of the French Ministry of Education.
It is the sixth stage of the certification process, from A1 to C2.
This internationally recognized, lifetime certificate assesses the ability to communicate accurately and spontaneously in complex professional, academic, and social contexts.
The drop-down menu below shows the date of the written exam. To find out the date of the oral exam, please check the calendar.
Schedule an appointment with one of our advisors to receive personalized support.
The DALF C2 consists of two main tests:
- Group test (3 h 30)
- Individual test (2 h)
- Preparation time: 1 h 30
- Oral presentation: 30 min
Upcoming events*:
| Session 01 2027 |
Written exam: more information to come |
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Session 02 2027 |
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Session 03 2027 |
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Session 05 2027 |
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Session 06 2027 |
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Session 07 2027 |
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Session 08 2027 |
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Session 10 2026 |
Written exam: 08/10 2-6 p.m. Oral exam: from 09/10 to 16/10 |
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Session 11 2026 |
no exam session |
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Session 12 2026 |
Written exam: 03/12 2-6 p.m. Oral exam: from 04 to 11/12 |
*The date of the oral exam is set by the exam center and cannot be chosen by the candidate.
*A minimum of 4 candidates is required for the session to take place.
- Each skill is scored out of 50 points
- Total: 100 points
- To pass: 50/100, with no score lower than 10/50 in each test
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.
- 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 mail within 6 weeks
- The official diploma is sent approximately 6 months after the exam
- The DALF C2 is valid for life
A partial refund or deferral to a later session, subject to a fee, 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
« 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 entrusted the Alliance Française de Lyon with administering their French exams, including 59 candidates for the DALF C2.
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