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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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
Upcoming events*:
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Session 01 2026 |
Written exam: 14/01 9:30-11:55 a.m. |
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Session 02 2026 |
Written exam: 04/02 9:30-11:55 a.m. |
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Session 03 2026 |
Written exam: 04/03 9:30-11:55 a.m. |
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Session 05 2026 |
Written exam: 20/05 9:30-11:55 a.m. |
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Session 06 2026 |
Written exam: 10/06 9:30-11:55 a.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 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: 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 email within 6 weeks
- The official diploma is sent approximately 6 months after the exam
- The DELF B1 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 placed their trust in the Alliance Française de Lyon to take their French exam, including 594 candidates for the DELF B1.
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