Pass your DELF B2 and prove your level of French

The DELF B2 has four parts, each scored out of 25: listening, reading, writing and speaking. The first three are taken collectively; the speaking test is individual.

You need at least 50 points out of 100 overall. Note: a score below 5/25 in any single part is eliminatory — there is no compensation below that threshold.

The three collective parts last about 2 h 30 (30 min listening, 1 h reading, 1 h writing). The individual speaking test adds 30 minutes of preparation and around 20 minutes of assessment.

The writing task requires an argued text of at least 250 words (taking a stance: formal letter, forum post, article…). Count your words — a text that is too short loses marks.

You get 30 minutes of preparation, then give a structured presentation (5-7 min) followed by a debate (10-13 min) with the examiners. The key: dare to defend your opinion and contradict the panel — you are assessed on your ability to argue, not on the "right" answer.

It depends on your starting level. From a solid B1, plan 4 to 6 weeks of regular practice; starting further back, more like 12 weeks. Consistency matters more than the length of each session.

The DELF B2 requires genuine autonomy in French, both written and spoken. The main difficulty is not grammar but producing under time pressure: arguing clearly in writing and defending a view aloud. That is why full mock exams in real conditions are decisive.

Yes. The DELF B2 has no prerequisites: it is open to everyone, with no requirement to have followed a course. Well-structured self-study, with mock exams and detailed feedback, is enough to sit it.

The fee is set by each exam centre; as a rough guide it is around €190 (often between €150 and €250 depending on the country and centre). This is separate from your preparation on fle.re.

The exam takes place in a centre accredited by France Éducation international (FEI): an Alliance française, an Institut français or another approved centre, in France or abroad. fle.re prepares you for the parts but does not issue the diploma.

The DELF is a diploma: it is valid for life. This is a major advantage over the TCF and TEF tests, whose results are only valid for 2 years.

The DELF B2 (and the DALF C1/C2) are recognised, under the decree of 22 December 2025, as diplomas attesting the B2 level now required for French naturalisation — and exempt holders from the language test. Unlike a test (TCF/TEF, valid for 2 years), the DELF is a diploma valid for life.

The DELF is a diploma (valid for life) certifying a specific CEFR level. The TCF and TEF are positioning tests (results valid for 2 years) that place your level on a scale. For naturalisation, all three are accepted; the DELF has the advantage of being permanent.

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Yes. AI marking and progress tracking are designed exactly for that: you practise at your own pace and get detailed feedback on each test, just like with a human marker.