DELF-DALF Tout Public
DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française) - DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue française)

DELF and DALF are internationally recognised certificates for French as a Foreign Language, which testify to the holder’s command of four sets of language skills: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written language production and oral expression. They are issued on behalf of the French Ministry of Education, Universities and Research.
DELF comprises the levels A1 to B2 under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
DALF comprises the levels C1 to C2 under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Each of these levels can be completed in entirely separate examinations, which means that you are able to decide freely for yourself which language certificate, at what level, you wish to acquire.
A DELF certificate testifying to a B2 command of French is all that it takes to enrol at a French university.
Each one of the language levels (A1 to C2 under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) can be taken in the form of completely separate examinations. Each of these examinations is made up of the exam sections: listening comprehension, reading comprehension and text production, plus a separate oral examination.
The overall examination grade is awarded on the basis of a 100-point scale, with a maximum of 25 points awarded to each competence. To acquire the language certificate, the examination candidates must obtain a minimum of 50 points, but must achieve no fewer than 5 points (from a maximum possible of 25) in each area of competence.
Additional information on the form taken by the examination, together with examples of the topics examined, can be found on the internet page of France education international:
DALF
DELF-DALF | Timeframe for the written examination | Timeframe for the oral examination |
A1 | 1 hour 20 minutes | 3x 5-7 minutes |
A2 | 1 hour 40 minutes | 3x 6-8 minutes |
B1 | 1 hour 55 minutes | 15 minutes |
B2 | 2 hours 30 minutes | 20 minutes |
C1 | 4 hours | 30 minutes |
C2 | 3 hours 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
Even if you can boast an adequate command of French, it is still important for you to familiarise yourself with the form taken by the examination. On the internet pages of the CIEP, you will find detailed information on the individual levels, together with sample examinations.
In the course of the language classes offered to you at the Language Centre of the University of Passau, your French lecturer will provide you with language skills tailored to the demands made on you by the respective examination formats.
Please contact your current language tutor in good time or write an email to Ms Véronique Coiffet (Language Tutor and Head of French Studies): veronique.coiffet@uni-passau.de
The examination certificates are printed centrally in France and, as a rule, are only available five months after the examination has been sat.
A confirmation that the candidate has passed the examination, together with the grades awarded, will be made available.
In 2023, the Language Centre of the University of Passau will be offering the following examination dates:
In March 2023:
Oral and written examination
Saturday, March 4th, 2023
Enrolment period: October 5th, 2022 to January 8th, 2023
In June 2023:
Oral examination
Friday, June 23rd, 2023 and/or Saturday, June 24th, 2023
Written examination
Saturday, June 24th, 2023
Enrolment period: March 6th, 2023 to April 30th, 2023
The examination times and any additional examination dates will be published here.
The fees levied for the DELF and DALF examinations are contingent on the type of examination taken and the language level. Students enrolled at the University of Passau are offered special rates for the examinations taken at the Language Centre of the University of Passau.
DELF Tout Public | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 |
Examination fee | 119 Euros | 139 Euros | 159 Euros | 179 Euros |
Special rate for students enrolled at the University of Passau | 101 Euros | 118 Euros | 135 Euros | 152 Euros |
DALF | C1 | C2 |
Examination fee | 199 Euros | 219 Euros |
Special rate for students enrolled at the University of Passau | 169 Euros | 186 Euros |
Conditions for participation:
- The examination fee is payable on enrolment.
- In the event of candidates failing to present themselves for examination, there is no provision for the fees to be refunded.
- Any examination can only be taken in its entirety (no partial examinations).
Enrolment is by email: sprz-testcenter@uni-passau.de
or via Ms Véronique Coiffet (Language Tutor and Head of French Studies):
tel.: +49 (0)851/509 1728
email: veronique.coiffet@uni-passau.de
Office hour: Tuesdays 14.00 to 15.00 hours
Room NK 550
Innstrasse 40
Please take note of the enrolment periods published for the examination dates.