DELF-DALF Tout Public
The official diploma that certifies your mastery of French, recognized throughout the world.
Adults and teenagers
To evaluate all four language skills defined by the CEFR
Diploma valid for life
Recognized by the French
Ministry of National Education
From A1 to C2
The DELF and DALF Tout Public are official diplomas certifying your level of French, issued by the French Ministry of National Education. They are recognized worldwide and valid for life.
These diplomas are intended for older teenagers and adults who wish to showcase their French language skills for personal or professional purposes.
The DELF–DALF Tout Public consists of a group written exam (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing) and an individual oral exam.
Exam Duration: The DELF–DALF Tout Public consists of a group written exam and an individual oral exam.
Levels
Written Exam Duration
Oral Exam Duration
A1
1h20
Preparation: 10 min
Speaking time: 5 to 7 min
A2
1h40
Preparation: 10 min
Speaking time: 6 to 8 min
B1
1h55
Preparation: 10 min
Speaking time: 15 min
B2
2h30
Preparation: 30 min
Speaking time: 20 min
C1
4h00
Preparation: 1 hour
Speaking time: 30 min
C2
3h30
Preparation: 1h
Speaking time: 30 min
Exam Notification
The individual oral exam will take place during the same week as the group (written) exam. The dates listed on the AFBE website and on the registration form correspond to the group exams.
You will receive your official exam notification by email at least two weeks before the start of the group exams.
If you wish to take your individual exam at a specific time or date, please email examens@alliancefr.be before the registration deadline. We will accommodate your request as far as possible. No special requests will be accepted after the registration period.
Results and Certificate
A certificate of achievement or results will be provided to you as soon as the results are announced or sent by mail (postal charges at your expense). Your diploma will be available 3 months after your exam at the reception of the Alliance Française Brussels-Europe. It can also be sent to you upon request (postal charges for registered mail at your expense).
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the exam. Any late arrival once the exam has begun will result in permanent exclusion from the test.
Bring a valid official ID on the day of the exam (photocopies are not accepted) along with your exam notification.
The written exams are on paper. Only black or blue pens (ballpoint or ink) are allowed for writing on your answer sheet during the exam.
The use of electronic devices is strictly prohibited (smartwatches, smartphones, laptops, recorders, etc.).*
During the exam, candidates are not allowed to communicate with each other or with anyone outside, nor to share materials (pens, rulers, etc.). Any attempt at cheating will be penalized.*
*Cheating or attempting to cheat may result in a ban from taking the exam for up to five (5) years.
The AFBE provides any candidate who declares a disability affecting physical, sensory, mental, cognitive, or psychological functions with the necessary equipment or personnel assistance to ensure the proper conduct of the French exams.
To do so:
- The candidate must declare their disability at the time of registration by emailing examens@alliancefr.be and as early as possible so that AFBE can implement the appropriate accommodations.
- They must provide an official document from a medical authority indicating the diagnosis and specifying the recommended accommodations for a foreign language exam.
This certificate must be no older than 2 years at the date of the exams.
March 2026
Registration period of 1er December 2025 to January 10, 2026
Level
Written Exam
Oral Exam
A1 and A2
March 17
from March 16 to 20
B1
March 18
from March 16 to 20
B2
March 19
from March 16 to 20
C1
March 24
from March 23 to 27
C2
March 26
from March 23 to 27
June 2026
Registration period from February 22, 2026 to May 16, 2026
Level
Written Exam
Oral Exam
A1 and A2
June 9
from June 8 to 12
B1
June 10
from June 8 to 12
B2
June 11
from June 8 to 12
C1
June 16
from June 15 to 19
C2
June 18
from June 15 to 19
September 2026
Registration period from May 17, 2026 to August 22, 2026
Level
Written Exam
Oral Exam
A1 and A2
September 15
from September 14 to 18
B1
September 16
from September 14 to 18
B2
September 17
from September 14 to 18
C1
September 22
from September 21 to 25
C2
September 24
from September 21 to 25
November 2026
Registration period from August 23, 2026 to October 24, 2026
Level
Written Exam
Oral Exam
A1 and A2
November 17
from November 16 to 20
B1
November 18
from November 16 to 20
B2
November 19
from November 16 to 20
C1
November 24
from November 23 to 27
C2
November 26
from November 23 to 27
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DELF-DALF Tout Public
The official diploma that certifies your mastery of French, recognised worldwide.
