B1 · DELF B1 tout public: key facts (2026)

What is the B1 · DELF B1 tout public?

Proof of B1 for a first resident card (CR); it also covers A2 for the multi-year card. It is set by France Éducation international. Level: B1.

Source: service-public.gouv.fr · checked 2026-09-29

Which parts does the B1 · DELF B1 tout public have and how long does it take?

4 parts: Compréhension de l’oral (25 min), Compréhension des écrits (45 min (new format; was 35 min)), Production écrite (45 min), Production orale (About 15 min; 10 min preparation (part 3 only)). About 130 minutes of exam time in total.

Source: cardiff.ac.uk · checked 2026-09-29

How much does the B1 · DELF B1 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 B1 · DELF B1 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 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.

Source: institutfrancais.de · checked 2026-09-29

What if I fail the B1 · DELF B1 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 B1 · DELF B1 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 B1 · DELF B1 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 B1 · DELF B1 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 B1 · DELF B1 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-b1 — EUpassway is independent; the official sample exams of France Éducation international are linked in the exam guide: https://eupassway.com/en/guides/fr-delf-b1.