Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF/DALF)
The Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) and Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (DALF) are six separate diplomas issued by the French Ministry for National Education to certify the language skills of persons whose mother tongue is not French.
evaluates language skills in four areas:
- oral comprehension
- oral expression
- written comprehension
- written expression
| Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) | Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) | User level |
|---|---|---|
| C2 | DALF C2 | Advanced - mastery |
| C1 | DALF C1 | Advanced - independent level |
| B2 | DELF B2 | Independent - advanced or independent level (Vantage) |
| B1 | DELF B1 | Independant - threshold level (Threshold) |
| A2 | DELF A2 | Elementary - intermediate or survival level (Waystage) |
| A1 | DELF A1 | Elementary - introductory or discovery level (Breakthrough) |
DELF/DALF Sessions 2025
November 2025
- Public
- Registration dates: Oct. 6 - Nov. 1
| Exam | Written exam date | Oral exam date |
|---|---|---|
| DELF B1 | Nov. 26, 9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. | TBA |
| DELF B2 | Nov. 27, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | TBA |
Registration & costs
We are in the process of updating our registration and payment system. The November registration will open on October 6 and close on November 1.
Costs vary depending on the exam level:
- A1 - A2: $190
- B1 - B2: $280
- C1 - C2: $375
Contact
If you have questions about taking the DELF/DALF at UVic, or to submit your completed registration form, email us at delfdalf@uvic.ca.