DALF - Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française
What are the DELF and DALF exams?
DELF and DALF are official qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates from outside France in the French language. In the Netherlands, the Alliance Française de La Haye is an official examination centre for DELF and DALF diplomas. The 6 diplomas that make up DELF and DALF are completely independent. This means that you can register for the examination of your choice, according to your level. Candidates might sit for one diploma or more during the same examinations session. They can get their diplomas either in the same country or in different countries without any time limit. DELF and DALF diplomas are valid everywhere and for life.
DELF and DALF are composed of 6 independent diplomas that correspond to the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. At each level, 4 skills are evaluated: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
| CEFR | DELF/DALF | User |
| A1 | DELF A1 | basic |
| A2 | DELF A2 | basic |
| B1 | DELF B1 | independent |
| B2 | DELF B2 | independent |
| C1 | DALF C1 | proficient |
| C2 | DALF C2 | proficient |
Why take these exams?
- to be awarded a certificate in your language proficiency.
- to assess and evaluate the progress being made in the French language.
- to give evidence of skills acquired in the French language for personal, academic or professional purposes.
- to maximise your professional opportunities (recruitment, promotion, career moves).
When can I take the exam?
The next series of exams will be offered the week of June 18, 2012.
Registration deadline: May 16, 2012.
| Exam | Date | Duration of the exam | Price |
| DELF A1 | 18 June 2012 | 1hr20 + oral 5-7min | € 65 |
| DELF A2 | 18 June 2012 | 1hr40 + oral 6-8min | € 80 |
| DELF B1 | 19 June 2012 | 1hr45 + oral 15min | € 95 |
| DELF B2 | 20 June 2012 | 2hr30 + oral 20 min | € 115 |
| DALF C1 | 21 June 2012 | 4hr00 + oral 30 min | € 130 |
| DALF C2 | 22 June 2012 | 3hr30 + oral 30 min | € 140 |
How do I prepare for the exam?
Preparation courses for the DELF and DALF exams are available at the Alliance Française de La Haye in May 2012.
Preparation course for the DELF A2 - B1 - B2:
Once a week 3 hours
Amount of hours: 15
Price: € 190 (excl. € 30 administration fee)
| Level | Day | Time | Date |
| A2 | Wednesday | 18:30 - 21:30 | 2 Nov. - 30 Nov. |
| B1 | Tuesday | 18:30 - 21:30 | 1 Nov. - 29 Nov. |
| B2 | Thursday | 18:30 - 21:30 | 3 Nov. - 1 Dec. |
Preparation course for the DALF C1:
Once a week 3 hours
Amount of hours: 36
Price: € 392 (excl. € 30 administration fee)
| Day | Time | Date |
| Wednesday | 18:30 - 21:30 | 14 Sept. - 30 Nov. |
Please note: Enrolment for the course does not include registration for the exam.
How do I register for an exam?
- In person at the Alliance Française de La Haye.
- By email or fax: please send us your registration form along with your payment. Fax: 070 362 17 43 / E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Note: payment must be made in full at the time of registration. No refund or credit will be made under any circumstances once the registration is processed.
For detailed information about each level of these diplomas, visit the website of CIEP (Centre International d'Études Pédagogiques): www.ciep.fr/en/delfdalf/.
