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.
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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 2026 |
Written exam: 15/01 2-6 p.m. |
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Session 02 2026 |
Written exam: 05/02 2-6 p.m. |
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Session 03 2026 |
Written exam: 05/03 2-6 p.m. |
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Session 05 2026 |
Written exam: 21/05 2-6 p.m. |
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Session 06 2026 |
Written exam: 11/06 2-6 p.m. |
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Session 07 2026 |
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Session 08 2026 |
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Session 10 2026 |
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Session 11 2026 |
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Session 12 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 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 the next session may be requested.
- Conditions: presentation of medical, professional, or transportation documentation (strike, delay)
- The supporting document must be written in French and sent no later than the day after the exams to: tests_examens@aflyon.org
- Postponement is possible subject to availability.
« 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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