DELF Prim

The official French diploma specially designed for primary school children.

Children

Recognize primary school children’s French skills.

Diploma valid for life

Recognized by the French
Ministry of National Education

A1.1, A1 and A2

The DELF Prim (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française for children) is an official diploma issued by the French Ministry of National Education. It is designed for children in primary school who are beginning to learn French as a foreign language.

This diploma assesses and recognizes young learners’ first French skills, while boosting their confidence in language learning. Exam themes and situations, specially designed for their age and interests, provide a motivating and supportive experience.

The DELF Prim is recognized worldwide and valid for life.

The DELF Prim consists of a group written exam and an individual oral exam.

Duration of tests
The DELF Prim is composed of a collective written test and an individual oral test.

Levels

Written Exam Duration

Oral Exam Duration

A1.1

0h45

Speaking time: 15 min
(no preparation)

1h20

Speaking time: 5 to 7 min
(no preparation)

1h40

Speaking time: 6 to 8 min
(no preparation)

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 (Connected watches, smart phones, laptops, recorders, etc.).*

During the test, Candidates are prohibited from communicating between them or with the outside and to exchange material (pens, rules, etc.). Any attempt at fraud will be penalized.*

*Fraud and attempted fraud are punishable by an examination ban that may extend to five (5) years.

Lafbe provides any candidate who reports a disability altering a physical, sensory, mental, cognitive or psychic function, Hardware installation or assistance to the necessary personnel the smooth running of the French tests.

For this:

The candidate must report his disability at the time of his registration at exams@alliancefr.be and as soon as possible so that Lafbe can put in place the appropriate facilities.

He must provide an official document from a medical authority that will indicate the diagnosis and specify the recommended arrangements for a foreign language examination.

This certificate must not be more than 2 years old compared to the date of the tests

April 2026

Registration period of 1^st January 2026 to March 28, 2026