1. Description:
The DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) is an internationally recognised qualification. It is an official French language qualification, awarded by the French Ministry of National Education, to certify proficiency in French at an advanced level (see the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). It is valid indefinitely (for life).
It is aimed at any foreign or French candidate from a non-French-speaking country (who does not hold a French public secondary or higher education qualification), aged over 16, wishing to demonstrate their French language skills for personal or professional purposes.
The SUL is an examination centre accredited by France Education International for the Aix-Marseille Academy.
Our examination centre organises sessions for the DALF C1 level only. For other qualification levels, please see the list of France Education International-accredited centres.
2. 2025/2026 calendar:
The examination centre organises a single DALF C1 session each year.
Upcoming sessions:
- Registration dates for 2026: 1 April to 21 April
- Exam session on 21 and 22 May 2026.
* Information:
Group exams (reading comprehension, listening comprehension and writing) always take place in the morning. Candidates must arrive 30 minutes before the start of the exams.
Candidates cannot choose the time oftheir individual oral examination. Individual examination notices will be posted on this website (see ‘Documents to download’) and at the SUL no later than the day before the group examinations.
Registration:
Registration dates for 2026: 1 April to 21 April
Fee:
AMU students: €150.
Non-AMU candidates: €175
Registration fees are non-refundable.
3. Registration procedures:
For all information specific to the DALF, please refer to the ‘Rights and Responsibilities of DELF-DALF Candidates’ on the France Éducation internationale website.
Registration is only possible on the dates specified in the calendar (no earlyregistrations will be accepted).
Registration is carried out online (if you encounter any problems, please contact us via the contact form).
Documents to be sent to the examination centre’s secretariat (email address on the registration form):
- The registration form .
- A copy of your identity document.
- Candidates must be over 16 years of age (although it is advisable to be at least 17, given the nature of the exam topics). Underage candidates (under 18) must also provide parental consent.
- Requests for special arrangements for the examinations (in cases of disability) must be made two months before the examination date, accompanied by a medical certificate.
Payment of registration fees:
- Once your registration application has been approved by the administration office, you will receive a message setting out the payment arrangements.
PLEASE NOTE: only payments by bank transfer will be accepted for this session. - Once your payment has been confirmed, you will receive your registration certificate.
Documents required on the day of the session:
- 2 stamped envelopes (to be brought on the day of the oral exam):
- 1 standard (small) envelope for your results.
- 1 A4-sized envelope for registered post with acknowledgement of receipt (prepaid). Write your name and address on the envelope and complete the registered post form (available from a post office).
4. Results:
- Results are usually available between 2 and 3 weeks after the exams. A certificate of success or a transcript of marks (in the event of failure) will then be issued.
- Diplomas are available approximately 2 months after the exams.
Results and diplomas will be sent by post in the envelopes provided by candidates.
You may ask another person to collect your results or certificate on your behalf. To do so, please provide them with a letter of authorisation.
5. Preparing for the DALF C1:
DALF C1 preparation course:
The SUL organises one or more DALF C1 exam preparation courses each year. Please see the information on the Preparation Course page.
Further information to help you prepare for the DALF C1 exam:
For further information on this qualification and the exam papers (sample questions), please visit the France Education International website.
You will also find bibliographic resources (textbooks and reference works) there.