DELF and DALF Diplomas are internationally recognised qualifications that certify the abilities of candidates in the French language.

  • Awarded by the French Ministry of Education
  • Assess the four competencies (reading, writing, listening and speaking) at each level.
  • Six independent diplomas that correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
  •        -> Basic user (DELF) : A1 & A2
           -> Independent user (DELF) : B1 & B2
           -> Proficient user (DALF) : C1 & C2
  • Valid for a lifetime.

You can find out lots of detailed information about the DELF here and the DALF here.


Sessions dates 2022

Session 1:
Examination date: Saturday 7th May
Enrolment period: 21st February until 22nd April
Please note: C1/C2 DALF candidates will sit the speaking part of the exam on Friday 6th May

Session 2:
Examination date: Saturday 29th October
Enrolment deadline: 25th July until 26th September
Please note: C1/C2 DALF candidates will sit the speaking part of the exam on Friday 5th November


Enrolment process

  1. Fill in the registration form (please download here)
  2. Provide a copy of ID (driving license or passport)
  3. Send everything by email to school@alliance-francaise.co.nz with information@alliance-francaise.co.nz in copy                                (or bring all documents to our office)
  4. Make your payment by clicking the prices below, over the phone or at our office.


Session 1 (May 2022):
- DELF A1-A2 - $100
- DELF B1-B2 - $120
- DALF C1-C2 - $160

Session 2 (October 2022):
- DELF A1-A2 - $100
- DELF B1-B2 - $120
- DALF C1-C2 - $160


Mock exam 2022

A mock exam is organised a few weeks before the real exams in order to help the candidates choose the right level

Session 1:
- Date and Time: from Tuesday 19th to Friday 22th of April - (Writing exams as homework, oral exam on Zoom with appointment)
- Price:$64


Session 2:
- Date and Time: from Monday 17th to Friday 21st of October - (Writing exams as homework, oral exam on Zoom with appointment)
- Price: $64

Preparation classes for the DELF/DALF exam

Sessions with teachers from Alliance Francaise to help candidates prepare for the exam.
- We hold DELF Preparation classes in the lead up to the exams. More information here.
- Assess your level online (for reference only): here