When do I get my result? DELF, TCF, TEF and the examen civique
How long you wait for your result or certificate, per exam.
A1 · DELF A1 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.
A2 · DELF A2 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.
B1 · DELF B1 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.
B2 · 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.
TCF · Test de connaissance du français (TCF IRN)
Depends on the centre: 15 working days (Bordeaux Montaigne), 2–3 weeks (AF Strasbourg), 4–5 weeks (AF Toulouse).
TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN)
Results in about 2 weeks.
Civique · Examen civique (civic exam)
CCI Paris Île-de-France centres send results within 24 to 48 working hours.
Naturalisation · French nationality by decree
The administration has up to 18 months from the receipt to answer (12 months if you have lived 10+ years in France); one 3-month extension possible.
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