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DELF B2Diplôme d'études en langue française

Practice DELF B2 with full mock exams and AI feedback, and gain the diploma most universities and employers require.

Practise for the DELF B2 exam with full mock tests and AI feedback on writing and speaking. DELF B2 certifies the vantage level of the CEFR: you understand complex texts, interact fluently with native speakers, and produce clear, detailed writing and speech. The exam has four sections (listening, reading, writing, speaking), each scored out of 25 for a total of 100; you pass at 50/100 and the diploma is valid for life.

Format and scoring per the official DELF tout public (France Education international).

The DELF B2 exam, section by section

The four sections run in this order. The three written sections are taken together; the oral is individual.

CO
Listening
Compréhension de l'oral
3 exercises · audio x2
30 min · /25
CE
Reading
Compréhension des écrits
3 exercises
60 min · /25
PE
Writing
Production écrite
1 exercise
60 min · /25
PO
Speaking
Production orale
2 exercises
20 min · /25
100/100 total
Pass at 50/100. Each section must reach 5/25 or the whole exam fails. The diploma is valid for life.

Practice DELF B2 by skill

Who takes DELF B2?

B2 is the level required for admission to many French universities and grandes écoles, and is often the minimum set by professional bodies and employers in French-speaking regions. Most learners reach B2 after around 500 to 600 hours of French study.

How to prepare for B2

  1. 1Read French opinion pieces, editorials and longer articles to build the reading stamina the exam demands. A timed practice test on reading helps you benchmark your speed.
  2. 2Practise listening to documentaries, debates and news bulletins where speakers use complex, fast-paced language.
  3. 3For writing, master the essay and formal letter formats: argument structure and register matter as much as grammar.
  4. 4For speaking, practise sustaining a well-organised argument for several minutes without preparation notes.

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B2 or a different level?

How DELF B2 compares to the level below it and to the TCF/TEF tests.

 
DELF B2
DELF B1
CEFR level
Independent user (upper)
Independent user
Typical use
University admission, professional roles, immigration
Nationality, residence permits, vocational and university entry
Validity
For life
For life
The DELF is a permanent diploma; the TCF and TEF are timed tests valid two years and used for Canada federal immigration. The DELF is for Quebec and education.

Free DELF B2 sample paper

A complete practice paper with detailed answer keys, online and as a printable PDF.

DELF B2 practice test questions, answered

What level is DELF B2?+

B2 is the vantage or upper-intermediate level of the CEFR. You can understand complex texts, engage fluently with native speakers, and produce clear, detailed writing and speech on a wide range of topics.

How is DELF B2 scored?+

Each of the four sections is scored out of 25, for a total of 100. You pass at 50/100, but you must score at least 5/25 in every individual section.

How long is the DELF B2 exam?+

The collective sections run around 2 hours 30 minutes together. The individual speaking test is about 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes of preparation beforehand.

Does the DELF B2 diploma expire?+

No. The DELF is awarded for life, unlike the TCF and TEF which are valid for two years.

Is DELF B2 required for university in France?+

Many French universities and grandes écoles require DELF B2 or above for admission. Some institutions accept B1 for certain programmes, but B2 is the most widely cited minimum. Practising every section with timed mock exams is the most effective way to prepare.

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