Level B2

DELF B2

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The DELF B2 (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) is an a9> diploma officially issued by the Ministry of National Education a18> National Education Ministry which certifies an intermediate level a26> advanced of proficiency in French, corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). At this level, the user has acquired a degree of independence that allows them to ‘argue to defend their opinion, develop a point of view and negotiate in a complex context.

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Test schedule

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Listening comprehension

The test consists of answering questionnaires based on two recorded documents:

  • An interview or news bulletin (single listen)
  • A presentation, lecture, or radio/television broadcast (double listening)
  • Maximum document length: 8 min
  • Duration: Approximately 0 hours 30 minutes      Rating out of: 25

Reading comprehension

The test covers two written documents:

  • An informative text about France or the French-speaking world,
  • An argumentative text.
  • Duration: 1 hour     Rating out of: 25

Writing

This test consists of writing a text in which the a9> candidate takes a personal reasoned position — for example: contribution to a debate, formal letter or critical article.

  • Duration: 1h 00  Note on : 25

Speaking

The oral exam involves presenting and defending a point of view based on a short trigger document.

  • Duration: approximately 20 minutes
  • Preparation time: 30 minutes
  • Note on: 25

Exam summary

Total duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Total score

/ 100

Passing score: 50/100

Minimum grade required per test: 5/25

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