DELF exam practice,
AI-graded mock tests from A1 to B2.

The DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) is the official French-language certification from the French Ministry of Education. It tests four skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) at six CEFR levels from A1 to C2. The diploma is recognized worldwide for university admission, immigration, and professional certification.

Each level corresponds to a CEFR proficiency band. A1 (beginner) covers around 50 hours of study and basic exchanges. A2 (elementary, ~150h) handles daily routines. B1 (intermediate, ~250h) is independent everyday use, the most common immigration threshold. B2 (upper-intermediate, ~600h) is required for French university admission and shows full autonomy.

All DELF levels (A1 through B2) use the same scoring structure: 25 points per section across listening, reading, writing, and speaking, for a total of 100. You pass with a total of 50/100 or higher, AND you must score at least 5/25 on every individual section. Scoring below 5 on any single section fails the entire exam regardless of your total score.

A full DELF B2 sitting takes about 2 hours 30 minutes of testing time, plus a 30-minute preparation period before the speaking task. Listening is around 30 minutes, reading 60, writing 60, and speaking 20 minutes after the prep. Lower levels are shorter: DELF A1 is around 1h20.

DELF Prep offers structured mock exams that follow the updated exam format, official timing, and rubric at every level from A1 to B2. You work through all four sections in order, receive AI scoring on writing and speaking, and get targeted feedback on exactly where to improve. A bilingual study guide teaches the method for every section, lesson by lesson. A free demo is available with no account or credit card required.

Yes. DELF Prep offers a free demo that covers a few questions per section with full AI scoring on writing and speaking. No account or credit card is required. The demo uses the same rubric, format, and timing as a full mock exam, so the score you see reflects your real level.

For writing and speaking, an AI grader evaluates your submission against the four official DELF rubric criteria: respect de la consigne, cohérence et cohésion, lexique, and morphosyntaxe. You receive a score per criterion plus targeted feedback explaining what to improve. The AI is trained on the published DELF rubric.

DELF B2 is the most-attempted DELF level worldwide and has a pass rate around 70%. It's challenging because it requires defending a viewpoint in writing and speaking, not just understanding French. Most candidates need 200-400 hours of preparation beyond reaching B1 level. Regular timed practice with feedback is the strongest predictor of passing.

DELF covers levels A1 through B2 (independent user); DALF covers C1 and C2 (proficient user). TCF and TEF are score-based tests (not diplomas) used mainly for Canadian immigration and Quebec residency. Unlike TCF/TEF, DELF and DALF are permanent diplomas with no expiry date, which makes them preferable for university admission and long-term professional use.

For Canada, DELF B2 is accepted for Quebec residency and university admission, but federal immigration (Express Entry) uses TEF or TCF instead, not DELF. For France, DELF B2 is the standard minimum for university enrollment and many citizenship applications. Always confirm the exact diploma your target institution accepts.

Sample papers are past or representative DELF question sets (passages, audio scripts, writing prompts, and speaking topics) used for timed practice. France Éducation international publishes a small number of free official samples. DELF Prep adds full timed mock exams generated to match the same format and difficulty. Try a free example: DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1, or DELF B2.

There's no limit on how many times you can retake the DELF. Each sitting is a fresh exam. If you fail, your previous score does not transfer. Most candidates wait at least 2-3 months between attempts to allow real progress. DELF Prep lets you take unlimited mock exams to find the right moment to register for the real one.