They are the only French as a foreign language diplomas issued by the French Ministry of Education. DELF and DALF diplomas are valid for life and are recognized worldwide. They allow you to officially validate your French learning. These diplomas constitute a recognition of your school, university and/or professional background in French language. Moreover, DELF and DALF allows you to study, work and immigrate in a French-speaking country.
DELF and DALF diplomas are adapted to different levels, expectations, ages and situations.
Diplôme
d'Études en Langue Française
DELF is made for everyone learning the French language from ages 18 to 77 (or more) who wishes to validate
officially and sustainably their learning of the French language. It is divided into 4 levels: A1, A2, B1 and B2.
Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française
DALF is targeting adults either at university or working. DALF is divided into 2 levels: C1 and C2,
the highest levels. DALF C1 and C2 form the best diplomas of French language. The acquisition of a DALF is the proof that one
masters the French language.
Click on level for more information about individual exams.
For all registrations to the DALF C1, please note that your oral exam may be scheduled the day after your written exam.
Alliance Française de Philadelphie ONLY offers the DELF/DALF Tout
Public,
for ages 17 and above.
For
DELF/DALF PRIM & JUNIOR (ages 7-17), please contact PhilaFLAM
: contact@philaflam.com.
Registration to SESSION
2 (June
2025) is now closed.
Registration for SESSION 3 (December 2025) will open on
September 25th, 2025.
A1 | 135.00$
A2 | 145.00$
B1 | 155.00$
B2 | 190.00$
C1 | 245.00$
Results are typically received 4 weeks after the exam.
An official attestation de réussite or attestation de résultats is sent via email to all candidates.
Exam fee not refundable for any cancellation after the exam's registration deadline.
You may change or cancel your registration up to 30 days before the exam and receive a full refund.
A partial refund (50%) will be granted if you cancel your registration within 30 days of your exam's date and before the registration
deadline.
Whether French is your mother tongue or not, it is important to be well acquainted with the style of the examination in order to succeed.
Here are a few resources to help you practice :