DELF A1 tests the most basic level at which a language is used, called the "discovery" stage.  At this stage, you need to be able to interact in simple ways. You’ll be expected to be able to speak about yourself and your immediate environment.

Future dates in 2025:

- October 13 (Registrations open 08/25 to 10/12)
- December 8 (Registrations open 10/20 to 12/7)

DELF A2 tests whether you have achieved basic competency as a "social actor". This means you’ll be challenged to communicate through simple, routine tasks requiring the most common polite phrases and exchanges of information.

Future dates in 2025:

- October 13 (Registrations open 08/25 to 10/12)
- December 8 (Registrations open 10/20 to 12/7)

DELF B1 tests whether you're competent enough to communicate independently. You'll be asked to show you can maintain interaction: that you can understand a conversation, have a discussion and give your opinion. You'll need to show you're capable of dealing with situations, likely to arise in daily life.

Future dates in 2025:

- October 14 (Registrations open 08/25 to 10/13)
- December 9 (Registrations open 10/20 to 12/8)

DELF B2 tests whether you have a degree of independence that will allow you to construct arguments to defend your opinion, explain your viewpoint and negotiate.  You’ll be expected to have a degree of fluency and spontaneity in regular interactions and to be capable of correcting your own mistakes. 

Future dates in 2025:

- October 15 (Registrations open 08/25 to 10/14)
- December 10 (Registrations open 10/20 to 12/9)