DALF
Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française
Last updated: January 5, 2026
📋 About the DALF
The DALF, administered by French Ministry of Education, costs $200 EUR, takes approximately 4 hours to complete, and scores on a 200-800 scale. Results are valid for Lifetime.
The DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) is the advanced-level French diploma for C1 and C2 levels. Like DELF, it's awarded by the French Ministry of Education and is valid for life. DALF C1 or C2 exempts holders from French language requirements at French universities.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Cost
- $200 EUR
- Validity
- Lifetime
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
📍 Test Centers
1,200+
in 175+ Countries
- Countries
- 175+
📢 Recent Updates
2024-09-01
DALF 2024-2025 Exam Sessions Released
2024-02-15
DALF Remains University Exemption Standard