A2 · DELF A2 tout public — Prüfungsratgeber

So buchst duPrüfungszentrumNo waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Places can be limited — book early.

Prüfungsteile4· 108 minCompréhension de l’oral · Compréhension des écrits · Production écrite · Production orale

Bestehensgrenze✓50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in each of the 4 parts

DELF A2 tout public (France Éducation international) besteht aus 4 Teilen: Compréhension de l’oral, Compréhension des écrits, Production écrite, Production orale. Bestehensgrenze: 50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in each of the 4 parts. Kosten: Set by each centre; no national price found. Ergebnis: Result times in France are set by the centre. Geprüft 2026-09-29.

Termine, Orte und Wartezeiten

No national DELF dates in France: each exam centre (universities, Alliances françaises…) sets its sessions and registration periods. Example Université de Limoges: December 2026 session, written 2026-12-01 to 03, registration 2026-10-05 to 10-28. Quelle

1Buchin einem zugelassenen Prüfungszentrum in Frankreich
2PrüfungNo national DELF dates in France: each exam centre (universities, Alliances françaises…) sets its sessions and registration periods
3ErgebnisResult times in France are set by the centre
4ZertifikatFor life — the DELF diploma does not expire.

Wo

DELF exam centres approved by France Éducation international, across France (universities, Alliances françaises, language centres). Quelle

Wartezeit & Ergebnisse

No waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Places can be limited — book early. Quelle

Result times in France are set by the centre. Example abroad (Institut français in Germany): results within 15 working days, diploma about 6 months later. Quelle

Kosten & Wiederholung

Set by each centre; no national price found. The prefecture von Hérault gives about €100–200 for language tests and mentions the CPF (personal training account). Quelle

Take the whole exam again at a later session (no partial pass). Keep your permanent candidate number. Quelle

Auf einen Blick

WhoProof of A2 for a first multi-year residence card (CSP), if you are under 65.[1]

TeileListening, reading, writing (written, together) + speaking (individual)[2]

Dauer1 Std. 40 min written (collective) + 6–8 min oral[2]

Bestehensgrenze50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in each of the 4 parts[2]

ValidityFor life (diploma does not expire)[3]

Dates and priceSet by each exam centre in France; no national fee[4]

Prüfungsteile108 min insgesamt

Compréhension de l’oral25 min

Compréhension des écrits30 min

Production écrite45 min

Production orale8 min

Compréhension de l’oralHören · 3–4 short recordings

About 25 Min.

Format: Collective written exam, audio in the room
Fragen / Aufgaben: 3–4 short recordings
Aufgabentypen: Short recordings from everyday situations; since 2024 multiple-choice questions only.
Bewertung: /25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel: Not stated on the pages we could read (FEI rules not readable)[2]

Compréhension des écritsLesen · 3–4 short written documents

30 Min.

Format: Collective written exam
Fragen / Aufgaben: 3–4 short written documents
Aufgabentypen: Short everyday documents; since 2024 multiple-choice questions only.
Bewertung: /25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel: Not stated on the pages we could read (FEI rules not readable)[2]

Production écriteSchreiben · 2 short texts

45 Min.

Format: Collective written exam
Fragen / Aufgaben: 2 short texts
Aufgabentypen: Describe an event or experience; write an interactive text such as an invitation, thanks or apology (letter or message).
Bewertung: /25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel: Not stated on the pages we could read (FEI rules not readable)[5]

Production oraleSprechen · 3 parts

6–8 min, 10 min preparation

Format: Individual, with examiners (jury)
Fragen / Aufgaben: 3 parts
Aufgabentypen: Guided interview, short monologue (monologue suivi), interaction exercise (exercice en interaction).
Bewertung: /25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel: —[2]

Bewertung, Ergebnisse und Wiederholung

50 of 100, with a minimum per part

Each of the 4 parts is marked out of 25 (total 100). You pass with 50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in every part.[2]

No partial pass

The diploma is awarded for the whole exam; parts cannot be validated separately.[5]

Your candidate number

You receive a permanent candidate number. Give it each time you register, at any centre.[2]

Results and diploma (example abroad)

Institut français in Germany: results within 15 working days after the last part; the diploma about 6 months after the exam; a pass attestation can be issued earlier. Ask your French centre for its own timing.[3]

Valid for life

DELF diplomas do not expire. For residence cards the prefecture of Hérault states: TCF/TEF valid 2 years, DELF without limit.[6]

Was wirklich geprüft wird

Abgeleitet aus den offiziellen Aufgaben- und Niveaubeschreibungen – nicht aus geleakten Fragen.

Compréhension de l’oral

Duration: About 25 min; 3–4 short recordings.
Since 2024 the DELF listening part (A2–B2) uses only multiple-choice questions, with more but shorter items.
CEFR A2 listening: catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.

Quelle [7]

Compréhension des écrits

Duration: 30 min; 3–4 short written documents.
Short everyday documents; since 2024 multiple-choice questions only.
CEFR A2 reading: find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as ads, menus and timetables.

Quelle [2]

Production écrite

Duration: 45 min; 2 short texts.
Describe an event or experience; write an interactive text such as an invitation, thanks or apology (letter or message).
CEFR A2 writing: write short, simple notes and messages, and a very simple personal letter (e.g. to thank someone).

Quelle [5]

Production orale

Duration: 6–8 min, 10 min preparation.
Guided interview, short monologue (monologue suivi), interaction exercise (exercice en interaction).
CEFR A2 speaking: handle short social exchanges and describe your family, living conditions and background in simple terms.
At least 5/25 is needed here too — a weak oral can block the diploma.

Quelle [2]

Regeln, die du kennen musst

Wege & Niveaus1

A2 for a first multi-year card

Since 2026-01-01 a first carte de séjour pluriannuelle (multi-year residence card) requires French at A2 if you are under 65. Renewals are not concerned.[1]

Anmeldung1

Register at an exam centre

In France, DELF sessions and registration periods are set by each exam centre (universities, Alliances françaises…). Example Université de Limoges: December 2026 session, written 2026-12-01 to 03, registration 2026-10-05 to 10-28, places limited.[4]

Kosten & Zahlung1

Fees

The fee is set by the exam centre; there is no national price on the pages we could read. For residence-card language tests the prefecture of Hérault gives about €100–200 and mentions the CPF (personal training account) as a possible way to pay.[6]

Befreiungen1

Exempt from the language rule

Residence cards: people aged 65 or over, people whose health or disability makes testing impossible (medical certificate), and categories that do not sign the CIR are exempt.[1]

Gut zu wissen2

Foreign diplomas do not count (residence cards)

For the residence cards, diplomas issued by a foreign authority abroad are not accepted, even from a French-speaking country. DELF, DALF, TCF and TEF are French certifications.[1]

Accepted proofs for residence cards

TCF or TEF (valid 2 years); DELF, DALF, DELF Pro, DUEF, DFP, DCL; RNCP certifications from level 3; CAP, BEP, CFG; diplôme national du brevet.[1]

Am Prüfungstag

1
Written parts in one session
Listening, reading and writing are taken together as a collective exam (1 Std. 40). The oral is a separate individual appointment, often on another day.[2]
2
Preparation time for the oral
Oral: 6–8 min, 10 min preparation.[2]
3
Bring your candidate number
If you took a DELF or DALF before, give your permanent candidate number when you register.[2]

Aktuelle und geplante Änderungen

2026-01-01
In KraftLanguage levels for residence and nationality
Since 2026-01-01: A2 for a first multi-year card, B1 for a first resident card, B2 for nationality.[1]
2024-01-01
In KraftNew DELF format
From 2024 exams use only the new format: listening and reading (A2–B2) are multiple-choice; DELF B1 written part is 10 minutes longer (1 Std. 55). Difficulty is unchanged. Old formats possible only in exceptional cases in 2025.[7]

Häufige Fragen

Aus welchen Teilen besteht DELF A2 tout public?

Compréhension de l’oral (About 25 Min.) · Compréhension des écrits (30 Min.) · Production écrite (45 Min.) · Production orale (6–8 min, 10 min preparation).

Wie viele Punkte braucht man zum Bestehen von DELF A2 tout public?

50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in each of the 4 parts Quelle

Was kostet DELF A2 tout public?