B1 · DELF B1 tout public — Prüfungsratgeber

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

Prüfungsteile4· 130 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 B1 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.

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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 B1 for a first resident card (CR); it also covers A2 for the multi-year card.[1]

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

Dauer1 Std. 55 min written (collective, new format) + about 15 min oral[3]

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

ValidityFor life (diploma does not expire)[4]

Dates and priceSet by each exam centre in France; no national fee[5]

Prüfungsteile130 min insgesamt

Compréhension de l’oral25 min

Compréhension des écrits45 min

Production écrite45 min

Production orale15 min

Compréhension de l’oralHören · 3 recorded documents

25 Min.

Format: Collective written exam, audio in the room
Fragen / Aufgaben: 3 recorded documents
Aufgabentypen: Recordings about everyday situations; since 2024 multiple-choice questions only, with more documents.
Bewertung: /25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel: Not stated on the pages we could read (FEI rules not readable)[3]

Compréhension des écritsLesen · Several documents (more than before)

45 min (new format; was 35 min)

Format: Collective written exam
Fragen / Aufgaben: Several documents (more than before)
Aufgabentypen: Find useful information and understand a text; since 2024 multiple-choice questions only.
Bewertung: /25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel: Not stated on the pages we could read (FEI rules not readable)[3]

Production écriteSchreiben · 1 text

45 Min.

Format: Collective written exam
Fragen / Aufgaben: 1 text
Aufgabentypen: Give your personal opinion on a general topic (essay, letter or article).
Bewertung: /25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel: Not stated on the pages we could read (FEI rules not readable)[2]

Production oraleSprechen · 3 parts

About 15 min; 10 min preparation (part 3 only)

Format: Individual, with examiners (jury)
Fragen / Aufgaben: 3 parts
Aufgabentypen: Guided interview, interaction exercise, expressing a point of view based on a short document.
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.[6]

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.[4]

Valid for life

DELF diplomas do not expire. For residence cards the prefecture of Hérault states: TCF/TEF valid 2 years, DELF without limit.[7]

Was wirklich geprüft wird

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

Compréhension de l’oral

Duration: 25 min; 3 recorded documents.
Since 2024 the DELF listening part (A2–B2) uses only multiple-choice questions, with more but shorter items.
CEFR B1 listening: understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters (work, school, leisure).

Quelle [8]

Compréhension des écrits

Duration: 45 min (new format; was 35 min); Several documents (more than before).
Find useful information and understand a text; since 2024 multiple-choice questions only.
CEFR B1 reading: understand texts in everyday or job-related language and descriptions of events, feelings and wishes in letters.

Quelle [3]

Production écrite

Duration: 45 min; 1 text.
Give your personal opinion on a general topic (essay, letter or article).
CEFR B1 writing: write simple connected text on familiar topics, and letters describing experiences and impressions.

Quelle [2]

Production orale

Duration: About 15 min; 10 min preparation (part 3 only).
Guided interview, interaction exercise, expressing a point of view based on a short document.
CEFR B1 speaking: briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans; narrate a story or describe your reactions.
At least 5/25 is needed here too — a weak oral can block the diploma.

Quelle [2]

Regeln, die du kennen musst

Wege & Niveaus2

B1 for a first resident card

Since 2026-01-01 a first carte de résident (10-year resident card) requires French at B1 if you are under 65.[1]

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.[5]

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.[7]

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. 55). The oral is a separate individual appointment, often on another day.[3]
2
Preparation time for the oral
Oral: About 15 min; 10 min preparation (part 3 only).[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.[8]

Häufige Fragen

Aus welchen Teilen besteht DELF B1 tout public?

Compréhension de l’oral (25 Min.) · Compréhension des écrits (45 min (new format; was 35 min)) · Production écrite (45 Min.) · Production orale (About 15 min; 10 min preparation (part 3 only)).

Wie viele Punkte braucht man zum Bestehen von DELF B1 tout public?

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

Was kostet DELF B1 tout public?