Exam-day checklist

Exam-day checklist · B1 · DELF B1 tout public

1. 1The week before

   Check date, time and placeIn the invitation from your course provider or exam centre.Check that your ID is valid on the exam dayPassport, ID card or residence document — see the official rules below.Plan your journey with a bufferCheck public transport the evening before; aim to arrive well before the start time.Do one last timed mock examEarly in the week, so there is time to look at your mistakes.

2. 2The evening before

   Pack your ID and the invitationPut them in your bag tonight. Check the official rules below for anything else you may or may not bring.Check the start time, route and when to leaveUse the time in your invitation and arrive early enough to sign in.Light review onlyYour notes, the exam rules and this list. No new material.Sleep wellSet an alarm with a buffer for the journey.

3. 3On the day (official rules)

   Written parts in one sessionListening, reading and writing are taken together as a collective exam (1 h 55). The oral is a separate individual appointment, often on another day. source ↗Preparation time for the oralOral: About 15 min; 10 min preparation (part 3 only). source ↗Bring your candidate numberIf you took a DELF or DALF before, give your permanent candidate number when you register. source ↗

4. 4After the exam

   Wait for your resultResult times in France are set by the centre. Example abroad (Institut français in Germany): results within 15 working days, diploma about 6 months later. source ↗Keep your resultFor life — the DELF diploma does not expire. source ↗If you did not passTake the whole exam again at a later session (no partial pass). Keep your permanent candidate number. source ↗

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