DALF C1 exam
The DALF C1 (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 fifth stage of the certification process, from A1 to C2.
This internationally recognized and lifetime valid diploma assesses the ability to communicate accurately and spontaneously in professional, academic, and social contexts, including the most complex ones.
It allows students to enroll in French, European, or French-speaking universities, as well as certain grandes écoles.
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The DALF C1 consists of two main tests:
- Group test (4 h)
- Listening comprehension: 40 min
- Reading comprehension: 50 min
- Written assignment: 2 h 30
- Individual test (50 min)
- Preparation: 1 h
- Oral presentation: 30 min
Upcoming events*:
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January 2026 |
Written exam: 15/01 8:30-1 p.m. |
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February 2026 |
Written exam: 05/02 8:30-1 p.m. |
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March 2026 |
Written exam: 05/03 8:30-1 p.m. |
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May 2026 |
Written exam: 21/05 8:30-1 p.m. |
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June 2026 |
Written exam: 11/06 8:30-1 p.m. |
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July 2026 |
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August 2026 |
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October 2026 |
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November 2026 |
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December 2026 |
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*The date of the oral exam is set by the exam center and cannot be chosen by the candidate.
- 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
To register, you will need the following documents:
- ID or passport (with photo)
- If you have already taken the DELF exam: proof of registration, 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 email within 6 weeks
- The official diploma is sent approximately 6 months after the exam
- The DALF C1 is valid for life
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
« 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 their French exams, including 221 candidates for the DALF C1.
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