DELF
Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française
Last updated: January 5, 2026
📋 About the DELF
The DELF, administered by French Ministry of Education, costs $100 EUR, takes approximately 2h 25min to complete, and scores on a 200-800 scale. Results are valid for Lifetime.
The DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) is an official French language diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education. Unlike tests like TCF that expire, DELF diplomas are valid for life. It covers levels A1 to B2 of the CEFR.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 2h 25min
- Cost
- $100 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
DELF 2024-2025 Session Dates Released
2024-03-01
New DELF Format Updates
2023-10-15
DELF Prim Now Available in More Countries