DELF & DALF for adults

Diplôme d'études en langue française | Diplôme approfondi de langue française


What are the DELF and DALF exam for adults ?


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.

Structure of the Exam

(The rates applicable as of 2026 are listed below)

Level

Duration

Price

DELF A1

1h20 + oral exam: 15 min

$165

DELF A2

1h40 + oral exam: 20 min

$165

DELF B1

1h55 + oral exam: 25 min

$245

DELF B2

2h30 + oral exam: 50 min

$265

DALF C1

4h00 + oral exam: 90 min

$335

DALF C2

3h30 + oral exam: 90 min

$335

The collective test including oral comprehension, written comprehension and writing takes place in the morning starting at 11 am. The individual oral exam schedule varies according to the number of candidates, it takes place during the afternoon. The schedule is known 2 weeks before the exam.

 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.

Important Information 


The DELF exams take place at Alliance Française du Manitoba (AFM): 934 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3M 0Y5


If you have a disability or a condition that may require specific accommodations, please inform AFM 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 the optimal conditions).


A non-refundable $75 fee will be charged in the event of rescheduling before the registration deadline. No refund or 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 at 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 2 weeks 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 pedagogie@afmanitoba.ca.

Registration Process


Step 1

Complete and submit the form. No registration will be taken after the deadline of your chosen date.


DELF / DALF FORM DELF / DALF FORM


Step 2

Don't forget to pay your exam at the end of completing the form. If you have difficulties doing so, contact us by phone at 204-477-1515 to pay the associated fees. We will not be able to process your registration if the form and the payment are not submitted before the deadline. For ease or process, please complete both steps the same day.


Optional - DELF B1 or B2 only

You can train for the DELF B1 or B2 exam by using the platform Prepmyfuture ($65).


ONLINE DELF B1 or B2 preparation ONLINE DELF B1 or B2 preparation

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