DELF A2
Discovery
The DELF A2 (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) is an official diploma issued by the French Ministry of Education. It certifies a basic level of French and attests to the candidate’s ability to communicate in simple, everyday situations, both orally and in writing.
Skills assessed
The DELF A2 assesses the following four language skills:
Listening comprehension
The test consists of answering comprehension questions based on three or four short recorded documents relating to everyday situations.
- Maximum document length: 5 min
- Duration: Approximately 0 hours 25 minutes Rating out of: 25
Reading comprehension
The test consists of three or four short written documents (announcements, messages, simple texts) followed by comprehension questions.
- Duration: 0 hours 30 minutes Rating out of: 25
Writing
This test consists of two short written assignments, allowing candidates to:
- describe a personal event or experience,
- write to invite, thank, apologize, ask, or inform.
- Duration: 0 h 45 min Rating out of: 25
Speaking
The oral exam consists of three parts:
- Directed interview
- Monologue followed by
- Interactive exercise.
- Duration: 6 to 8 min Preparation: 10 min Rating out of: 25
Exam summary
Total duration
1 hour 40 minutes
Total score
/ 100
Passing score: 50/100
Minimum grade required per test: 5/25
Why take the DILF A2 exam?
The DELF A2 provides official certification of an internationally recognized basic level of French. It is useful in personal, academic, or professional contexts and may be required for certain administrative procedures in France.
📩 Would you like to register for the DELF A2 exam?
Contact the CILFA examination center for information on upcoming sessions and registration procedures.