The diplomas that make up DELF and DALF are completely independent. This means that candidates can register for the examination of their choice, according to their level. All examinations include the four skills at every level, with varying degrees of interaction and mediation required depending on the level.
A score of at least 50/100 is required in order to be awarded the diploma; awarded diplomas are valid for life.
Each examination evaluates the four communication skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking.

A temporary document and your results will be sent to you by email 1 month after the exam. 

Official diplomas will be issued to the candidates who passed by the French Ministry of Education. Usually, they take about 3 to 6 months after the exam to arrive.  

Once received in our premises, we will send you a notification to come pick up in person your official test results, upon presentation of an official ID with picture. 

If you will not be able to come pick it up, we offer a shipping service at $25. We can only send the official documents via certified mail. Please pay for shipping at the time of exam registration if you would like this service.

All notifications are sent via email 1 week prior to the exam to the email you used to register. Please note the the speaking part may be schedules on a different day depending on the number of candidates and availability of the examiners. 
It is not possible to change the day or time of your examination. 
If you arrive after the arrival time on your notification, you will not be granted access to the exam and your registration will be forfeited. 

Your diploma is valid for life!

Yes! The first step would be to take our free placement text to get a better idea of your current level. Then you can enroll in one of our Exam Prep options.

DELF and DALF examiners are teachers of French as Foreign Language. They receive a specific training and are authorized by France Education International. They follow strict assessment guidelines and are regularly monitored.

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The DELF/DALF exam is in person. Our site is located at 1345 Bush Street in San Francisco. To find other testing sites, please refer to France Education International's Website. 

The candidate will need nothing except a pencil, snacks, and water. All other belongings will go in a separate room during the exam. The candidate may not bring a cell phone into the exam room. 

Candidates may either bring their lunch or eat out nearby, as there are sandwich, pizza, and burrito shops etc. nearby.