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B2 · DELF B2 tout public

B2 is the level required for French nationality since 2026. DELF B2 is a French diploma at B2 level; check first that your prefecture accepts it (see below).

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Prüfungsratgeber: B2

Offizielle Website
So buchst duPrüfungszentrumNo waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Places can be limited — book early.
Prüfungsteile4· 50 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 B2 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

  1. 1Buchin einem zugelassenen Prüfungszentrum in Frankreich
  2. 2PrüfungNo national DELF dates in France: each exam centre (universities, Alliances françaises…) sets its sessions and registration periods
  3. 3ErgebnisResult times in France are set by the centre
  4. 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

WhoNaturalisation asks for B2. The official list accepts "any diploma showing at least B2"; DELF B2 is not named explicitly.[1]
TeileListening, reading, writing (written, together) + speaking (individual)[2]
Dauer2 Std. 30 min written (collective) + 20 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]

Prüfungsteile50 min insgesamt

Compréhension de l’oral30 min
Compréhension des écrits1 h
Production écrite1 h
Production orale20 min
Compréhension de l’oralHören · Recorded documents (interview or news: heard once; talk or documentary: heard twice)
About 30 Min.
Format
Collective written exam, audio in the room
Fragen / Aufgaben
Recorded documents (interview or news: heard once; talk or documentary: heard twice)
Aufgabentypen
Understand interviews, news, talks or documentaries; 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 · Informative and argumentative texts
1 h
Format
Collective written exam
Fragen / Aufgaben
Informative and argumentative texts
Aufgabentypen
An informative text about France or the French-speaking world and an argumentative text; 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 · 1 text
1 h
Format
Collective written exam
Fragen / Aufgaben
1 text
Aufgabentypen
A reasoned personal position (prise de position personnelle argumentée), e.g. a letter or an article.
Bewertung
/25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Not stated on the pages we could read (FEI rules not readable)[2]
Production oraleSprechen · 1 task (presentation + discussion)
20 min, 30 min preparation
Format
Individual, with examiners (jury)
Fragen / Aufgaben
1 task (presentation + discussion)
Aufgabentypen
Present and defend a point of view based on a short document.
Bewertung
/25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
—[2]

Bewertung, Ergebnisse und Wiederholung

1

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]

2

No partial pass

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

3

Your candidate number

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

4

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]

5

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 30 min; Recorded documents (interview or news: heard once; talk or documentary: heard twice).
  • Since 2024 the DELF listening part (A2–B2) uses only multiple-choice questions, with more but shorter items.
  • CEFR B2 listening: understand extended speech and lectures and follow complex lines of argument on reasonably familiar topics.
Quelle [7]

Compréhension des écrits

  • Duration: 1 h; Informative and argumentative texts.
  • An informative text about France or the French-speaking world and an argumentative text; since 2024 multiple-choice questions only.
  • CEFR B2 reading: read articles and reports on current problems in which the writers take a particular point of view.
Quelle [2]

Production écrite

  • Duration: 1 h; 1 text.
  • A reasoned personal position (prise de position personnelle argumentée), e.g. a letter or an article.
  • CEFR B2 writing: write clear, detailed text, an essay or report giving reasons for or against a point of view.
Quelle [2]

Production orale

  • Duration: 20 min, 30 min preparation.
  • Present and defend a point of view based on a short document.
  • CEFR B2 speaking: explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
  • At least 5/25 is needed here too — a weak oral can block the diploma.
Quelle [2]

Regeln, die du kennen musst

Wege & Niveaus1
B2 for French nationality

Since 2026-01-01 naturalisation, nationality by marriage and reintegration require French at B2, spoken and written.[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]

Gut zu wissen2
What nationality accepts

Accepted: diplôme national du brevet; French diplomas or RNCP certifications from level 3; "any diploma showing at least B2 (CEFR)"; a TCF or TEF result issued less than 2 years ago.[1]

Enic-Naric comparability no longer valid

Enic-Naric stopped issuing comparability certificates on 2025-10-01; such certificates are no longer valid for nationality after 2025-12-31.[8]

Am Prüfungstag

  1. 1
    Written parts in one session

    Listening, reading and writing are taken together as a collective exam (2 Std. 30). The oral is a separate individual appointment, often on another day.[2]

  2. 2
    Preparation time for the oral

    Oral: 20 min, 30 min preparation.[2]

  3. 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

  1. 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]

  2. 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 B2 tout public?

Compréhension de l’oral (About 30 Min.) · Compréhension des écrits (1 h) · Production écrite (1 h) · Production orale (20 min, 30 min preparation).

Wie viele Punkte braucht man zum Bestehen von DELF B2 tout public?

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

Was kostet DELF B2 tout public?

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

Wie meldet man sich für DELF B2 tout public an?

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

Wie lange muss man auf DELF B2 tout public warten?

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

Wann bekommt man das Ergebnis von DELF B2 tout public?

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

Was passiert, wenn man DELF B2 tout public nicht besteht?

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

Wo kann man DELF B2 tout public ablegen?

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

Offizielle Quellen

Geprüft am 2026-09-29. Regeln ändern sich – die offizielle Seite gilt immer.

  1. [1]
    Nationalité française : comment justifier de son niveau en français ? Service-Public.fr (DILA) · Seitendatum 2026-01-01
  2. [2]
    Règlement des épreuves du DELF et du DALF (BO n°29, 2005, annexe) Ministère de l’Éducation nationale (Bulletin officiel)
  3. [3]
    Certifications DELF DALF Institut français d’Allemagne
  4. [4]
    Calendrier DELF-DALF Université de Limoges (Maison des Langues)
  5. [5]
  6. [6]
  7. [7]
    Évolution des examens DELF-DALF DELF-DALF Suisse (centre national)
  8. [8]
  9. [9]
    CEFR self-assessment grid (EN) European Union (Europass)

Darauf solltest du bei der Vorbereitung achten

Prüfungstipps von EUpassway · redaktionell, keine offiziellen Regeln

1Aim above 5/25 everywhere

A high total does not help if one part is below 5/25. Train your weakest skill first.

2Practise with timing

Do a full written practice in one sitting (2 Std. 30) so you know how it feels.

3Book early

Centres have registration windows and limited places. Check two or three centres near you.

4Keep the diploma safe

The diploma is valid for life and you may need it for several applications. Keep a scan and the original.

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