The DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) and the DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official diplomas awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify candidates' proficiency in French. They are the premier international certification for measuring French proficiency. These diplomas are recognized by many institutions and universities around the world and DELF-DALF exams centres are now present in more than 170 countries.
The DELF B2 level gives access to programs in French in most francophone universities in France. It is now widely integrated to French curriculum in secondary school in Alberta.
The DELF and DALF diplomas are independent of each other, so candidates register directly for the examination of their choice without taking the previous levels. At each level, four skills are evaluated: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
To see a detailed overview of the DELF/DALF examinations, sample exams and examples of students' work, you can visit the official website dedicated to the DELF/DALF examinations in Canada here.
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Level |
Duration |
Price 2025 |
Price 2026 |
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DELF A1 |
1h20 + oral exam: 15 min | $180* | $195* |
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DELF A2 |
1h40 + oral exam: 20 min | $180* | $195* |
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DELF B1 |
1h55 + oral exam: 25 min | $265* | $275* |
|
DELF B2 |
2h30 + oral exam: 50 min | $285* | $315* |
|
DALF C1 |
4h + oral exam: 90 min | $380* | $385* |
|
DALF C2 |
3h30 + oral exam: 90 min | $380* | $385* |
* Includes a $30 admin and registration fee for DELF levels A1, A2, B1, or $50 for DELF B2, DALF C1 and C2.
The Alliance Française regularly offers
preparation classes for the DELF exams. Contact us for more information.
If you are under 18, it is recommended to write the DELF junior examination. The junior version of DELF has the same basic structure as the standard DELF. Only the topics are different: the materials take into account the interests of young people. It can only be taken by children of secondary-level age. The diploma awarded is identical to the standard DELF diploma. Click here for more information.
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The DELF exams may take place at Alliance Française of Calgary (AFC): #350, 1721 29 Avenue SW, Calgary AB T2T 6T7
Or at AFC Testing Centre: #315, 105 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A1.
It is your responsibility to verify the address on your official invitation.
If you have a disability or a condition that may require specific accommodations, please inform AFC before registration. All requests for
accommodations must be accompanied by supporting documents (doctor's note to specify the nature of the situation and which arrangements
must be made to ensure you take the exam in optimal conditions).
A non-refundable $75 fee will be charged in the event of rescheduling before the registration deadline. No change of test date will be
accepted if received after the registration deadline.
IMPORTANT: No refund is possible once you are registered for the
exam. We advise candidates to register only if they are certain to write the test on the chosen date.
An official certificate of results will be available from 8 to 12 weeks
after the test. Your official diploma will be available for pick-up 6 months after the date of the exam.
By registering and paying for the examination, you agree to our Terms &
Conditions and you certify that you have read all the necessary documents.
An official invitation including the schedule will be sent by email to the candidate a few days before the exam. The schedule of the
speaking examination will be given in the official invitation and will usually take place later in the day. Candidates must be
available all day for the exam.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the examination starts. You will not be granted access to the room after the examination starts.
For further questions regarding DELF-DALF exams, please contact us at delf@afcalgary.ca.
Before proceeding, please review all provided information to ensure the exam you select aligns with your objectives. The Alliance Française of Calgary and its team cannot be held responsible for your choice of exam. It's crucial to note that registrations will not be accepted past the deadline for your selected date.
To finalize your registration, you need to pay the required fees on the page that follows after submitting the form.
Alternatively, you can call us to arrange payment once you have submitted the form. Your registration will be processed only after we have
received both the completed form and the payment, ideally on the same day and necessarily before the specified deadline.
For those aiming to take the DELF B1 or B2 exam, we recommend the Prepmyfuture platform for preparation. It offers comprehensive resources and practice materials for a fee of $75. This step is optional but could significantly enhance your readiness for the exam.
