DELF B2 exam
The DELF B2 (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 fourth stage of the certification process, from A1 to C2.
This internationally recognized and lifetime valid diploma assesses the ability to communicate fluently and accurately in everyday, social, professional, and academic situations.
The DELF B2 is required to apply for naturalization or obtain French citizenship. It also allows you to enroll in French, European, or French-speaking universities, as well as certain grandes écoles.
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The DELF B2 consists of two main tests:
- Group test (2 hours 30 minutes)
- Listening comprehension: 30 min
- Reading comprehension: 1 hour
- Compréhension écrite : 1 heure
- Test individuel (50 min)
- Preparation: 30 min
- Oral presentation: 20 min
Upcoming events*:
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Session 01 2026 |
Written exam: 14/01 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
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Session 02 2026 |
Written exam: 04/02 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
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Session 03 2026 |
Written exam: 04/03 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
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Session 05 2026 |
Written exam: 20/05 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
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Session 06 2026 |
Written exam: 10/06 1:30-4:30 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 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 B2 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 administering their French exams, including 489 candidates for the DELF B2.
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