What is the A1 · DELF A1 tout public?
Beginners; not required for a residence card, but a step towards A2. It is set by France Éducation international. Level: A1.
Source: service-public.gouv.fr · checked 2026-09-29
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A1 · DELF A1 tout public: key facts (2026)
Checked 2026-09-29
Short answer
The A1 · DELF A1 tout public (A1) is set by France Éducation international and has 4 parts: Compréhension de l’oral, Compréhension des écrits, Production écrite, Production orale. Cost: Set by each centre; no national price found. The prefecture of Hérault gives about €100–200 for language tests and mentions the CPF (personal training account). Pass mark: 50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in each of the 4 parts. Result: 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.
Which parts does the A1 · DELF A1 tout public have and how long does it take?
4 parts: Compréhension de l’oral (About 20 min), Compréhension des écrits (30 min), Production écrite (30 min), Production orale (5–7 min, 10 min preparation). About 87 minutes of exam time in total.
Source: francecompetences.fr · checked 2026-09-29
How much does the A1 · DELF A1 tout public cost in 2026?
Set by each centre; no national price found. The prefecture of Hérault gives about €100–200 for language tests and mentions the CPF (personal training account).
Source: herault.gouv.fr · checked 2026-09-29
What is the pass mark of the A1 · DELF A1 tout public?
50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in each of the 4 parts.
Source: education.gouv.fr · checked 2026-09-29
When do I get the result of the 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.
Source: institutfrancais.de · checked 2026-09-29
What if I fail the A1 · DELF A1 tout public? Can I retake it?
Take the whole exam again at a later session (no partial pass). Keep your permanent candidate number.
Source: education.gouv.fr · checked 2026-09-29
How do I register for the A1 · DELF A1 tout public?
At an exam centre. 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.
Source: unilim.fr · checked 2026-09-29
How long is the waiting time for the A1 · DELF A1 tout public?
No waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Places can be limited — book early.
Source: unilim.fr · checked 2026-09-29
Where can I take the A1 · DELF A1 tout public?
DELF exam centres approved by France Éducation international, across France (universities, Alliances françaises, language centres).
Source: unilim.fr · checked 2026-09-29
Where can I practise for the A1 · DELF A1 tout public for free?
On EUpassway: free practice questions with an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the exam format, no account needed: https://eupassway.com/en/entrainement/delf-a1 — EUpassway is independent; the official sample exams of France Éducation international are linked in the exam guide: https://eupassway.com/en/guides/fr-delf-a1.
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