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A1 · DELF A1 tout public

The first DELF: proof that you can handle very simple everyday situations in French. A good first goal before A2.

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Guía del examen: A1

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Cómo reservarCentro de examenNo waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Places can be limited — book early.
Partes del examen4· 87 minCompréhension de l’oral · Compréhension des écrits · Production écrite · Production orale
Nota mínima✓50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in each of the 4 parts

DELF A1 tout public (France Éducation international) tiene 4 partes: Compréhension de l’oral, Compréhension des écrits, Production écrite, Production orale. Nota de aprobado: 50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in each of the 4 parts. Precio: Serie by each centre; no national price found. Resultado: Result times in France are set by the centre. Comprobado 2026-09-29.

Fechas, lugares y tiempos de espera

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. fuente

  1. 1Libroen un centro de examen autorizado en Francia
  2. 2ExamenNo national DELF dates in France: each exam centre (universities, Alliances françaises…) sets its sessions and registration periods
  3. 3ResultadoResult times in France are set by the centre
  4. 4CertificadoFor life — the DELF diploma does not expire.

Dónde

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

Espera y resultados

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

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. fuente

Coste y repeticiones

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

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

De un vistazo

WhoBeginners; not required for a residence card, but a step towards A2.[1]
PartesListening, reading, writing (written, together) + speaking (individual)[2]
Duración1 h 20 min written (collective) + 5–7 min oral[2]
Nota mínima50/100 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]

Partes del examen87 min en total

Compréhension de l’oral20 min
Compréhension des écrits30 min
Production écrite30 min
Production orale7 min
Compréhension de l’oralAudición · 3–4 very short recordings, each heard twice
Unos 20 min
Formato
Collective written exam, audio in the room
Preguntas / tareas
3–4 very short recordings, each heard twice
Tipos de tarea
Answer comprehension questions about very short everyday recordings.
Puntuación
/25 points
Materiales permitidos
Not stated on the pages we could read (FEI rules not readable)[5]
Compréhension des écritsLectura · 4–5 short written documents
30 min
Formato
Collective written exam
Preguntas / tareas
4–5 short written documents
Tipos de tarea
Answer questions on short documents from daily life.
Puntuación
/25 points
Materiales permitidos
Not stated on the pages we could read (FEI rules not readable)[2]
Production écriteEscritura · 2 tasks
30 min
Formato
Collective written exam
Preguntas / tareas
2 tasks
Tipos de tarea
Fill in a form; write simple sentences (postcard, message) on everyday topics.
Puntuación
/25 points
Materiales permitidos
Not stated on the pages we could read (FEI rules not readable)[2]
Production oraleOral · 3 parts
5–7 min, 10 min preparation
Formato
Individual, with examiners (jury)
Preguntas / tareas
3 parts
Tipos de tarea
Guided interview (entretien dirigé), information exchange (échange d’informations), role-play (dialogue simulé).
Puntuación
/25 points
Materiales permitidos
—[2]

Puntuación, resultados y repeticiones

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]

Qué se evalúa realmente

Basado en las descripciones oficiales de tareas y niveles, no en preguntas filtradas.

Compréhension de l’oral

  • Duration: About 20 min; 3–4 very short recordings, each heard twice.
  • Answer questions while or after listening; read the questions before the audio starts.
  • CEFR A1 listening: recognise familiar words and very basic phrases about yourself, your family and surroundings, when people speak slowly and clearly.
Fuente [5]

Compréhension des écrits

  • Duration: 30 min; 4–5 short written documents.
  • Answer questions on short documents from daily life.
  • CEFR A1 reading: understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, e.g. on notices, posters or in catalogues.
Fuente [2]

Production écrite

  • Duration: 30 min; 2 tasks.
  • Fill in a form; write simple sentences (postcard, message) on everyday topics.
  • CEFR A1 writing: write a short, simple postcard and fill in forms with personal details.
Fuente [2]

Production orale

  • Duration: 5–7 min, 10 min preparation.
  • Guided interview (entretien dirigé), information exchange (échange d’informations), role-play (dialogue simulé).
  • CEFR A1 speaking: ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics, if the other person helps.
  • At least 5/25 is needed here too — a weak oral can block the diploma.
Fuente [2]

Normas que debes conocer

Inscripción1
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]

Costes y pago1
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]

El día del examen

  1. 1
    Written parts in one session

    Listening, reading and writing are taken together as a collective exam (1 h 20). The oral is a separate individual appointment, often on another day.[2]

  2. 2
    Preparation time for the oral

    Oral: 5–7 min, 10 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]

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Qué partes tiene DELF A1 tout public?

Compréhension de l’oral (Unos 20 min) · Compréhension des écrits (30 min) · Production écrite (30 min) · Production orale (5–7 min, 10 min preparation).

¿Cuál es la nota para aprobar DELF A1 tout public?

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

¿Cuánto cuesta DELF A1 tout public?

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

¿Cómo se inscribe uno en DELF A1 tout public?

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. fuente

¿Cuánto hay que esperar para DELF A1 tout public?

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

¿Cuándo se recibe el resultado de 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. fuente

¿Qué pasa si suspendes DELF A1 tout public?

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

¿Dónde se puede hacer DELF A1 tout public?

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

Fuentes oficiales

Comprobado el 2026-09-29. Las normas cambian: la página oficial siempre prevalece.

  1. [1]
  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]
    CEFR self-assessment grid (EN) European Union (Europass)

Tenlo en cuenta al prepararte

Consejos de examen de EUpassway · editorial, no son normas oficiales

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 (1 h 20) 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.

Practica en formato de examenExámenes de prueba y modelos oficialesAbrir Vídeos de preparación del examenListas de reproducción para este nivelAbrir Vocabulario del examenListas de palabras con audioAbrir Documentos oficialesModelos de examen, normas, listas de palabrasAbrir

Practica cada parte — preguntas de ejemplo con respuestas

Lo esencial en una páginaDELF A1 Compréhension écrite (Reading)DELF A1 Compréhension orale (Listening)DELF A1 Production écrite (Writing)DELF A1 Production orale (Speaking)DELF A1Listas de vocabulario de francésPreguntas y respuestas

Elaborado con ayuda de IA a partir de páginas oficiales (France Éducation international, Le français des affaires, service-public.fr, el Ministerio del Interior francés y otras fuentes oficiales) · aún no revisado por un profesor · la página oficial siempre prevalece