DELF B2 exam centres in Paris, and how to find one near you (2026-2027)

Choosing between DELF B2 exam centres takes a little planning: each centre sets its own dates, fees and registration method, and places go quickly. This guide compares the approved centres in Paris and the Île-de-France region, with their fees and next sessions, then explains how to find a centre near you anywhere in the world. All information was checked on 16 October 2026 on the centres' official websites: always confirm it before paying.

For the general procedure, documents and results times, see also our DELF B2 registration guide.

Where to find the official list of centres

There is no national registration for the DELF. France Éducation international, the public body that runs the diploma, approves exam centres and publishes their official list for France. It shows about twenty DELF B2 exam centres in the Île-de-France region: universities, the Alliance Française, language schools and training organisations.

After that, everything happens with the centre: it gives you the fee, the dates, the venue and how to register. The diploma is the same everywhere.

DELF B2 exam centres in Paris

In Paris, the DELF B2 therefore costs between €249 and €280 at the centres that publish their fee. Fees are generally not refunded if you miss the exam.

DELF B2 exam centres in the Île-de-France region

Suburban centres are often cheaper and sometimes have more dates. They accept all candidates, wherever they live.

Other organisations on the official list (GRETA adult-education centres, training bodies) also run the DELF, often for their own trainees. Contact them directly if one is close to you.

Next DELF B2 sessions in and around Paris

Several centres share the same written-test dates. Here are the ones we found:

The written test is often on a Wednesday at 2 pm. The oral can be the same day or up to a week later depending on the centre: at Sorbonne Nouvelle, for example, the February 2027 orals run from 11 to 13 February.

How to choose between DELF B2 exam centres

1. The date. Work back from your deadline (citizenship application, university enrolment): results usually arrive 4 to 8 weeks after the exam.
2. The fee. The gap reaches €130 between a suburban and a central Paris centre, for the same diploma.
3. Places. End-of-year sessions fill up fast. Register as soon as registration opens, especially in central Paris.
4. The oral. If you work, prefer a centre that groups the written and oral tests, or announces oral dates in advance.
5. The journey. A centre on an RER line may be quicker to reach than a poorly connected Paris centre.

Rules to know before registering

• You cannot register for two sessions of the same level while waiting for results. Alliance Française de Paris also requires at least 45 days between two attempts at the same level.
• Fees are almost never refunded: only some centres accept a postponement for medical reasons.
• Use the same ID document to register and on exam day, and bring the original.
• Some university centres give priority to their own students: check before relying on them.

Why fees vary so much from one centre to another

The diploma and the papers are the same everywhere: only the cost of running the exam changes. Each centre sets its own fee depending on its rooms, its examiners and its status. Universities vote their fees at board level and often offer a reduced price to their own students. Alliance Française de Paris includes a handling fee in its price. Some suburban organisations run many sessions and can charge less.

In practice, paying more gives you no advantage on your score: marking follows the same official grid at every centre. So first choose a date that leaves you time to prepare, then the cheapest and easiest-to-reach centre among those offering it.

Exam day in Paris

A few days before the exam, the centre sends a notice of attendance with the exact address, time and, often, the date of your oral. Read it carefully: in Paris, the written and oral tests are not always held in the same building.

• Arrive 30 minutes early. Allow extra time for public transport: being late can cost you entry to the room.
• Bring your original ID and your notice. Without ID you will not be allowed to sit the exam.
• Bring several pens. Dictionaries and phones are not allowed.
• Manage your energy. The three group papers run back to back for 2 h 30: 30 minutes of listening, 1 hour of reading and 1 hour of writing.

For the oral, you get 30 minutes of preparation, then about 20 minutes with two examiners. Our speaking topics will help you prepare.

Taking the DELF B2 for citizenship or university

Many candidates take the DELF B2 for two reasons. First, French citizenship: since 1 January 2026, B2 level is required, and the DELF B2 is one of the diplomas that prove it. Second, studies: most French universities require B2 level for undergraduate entry. In both cases, the diploma is valid for life.

If you have a firm deadline, check with the administration or university which diploma it accepts, then pick a session that leaves you time to receive your results and, if needed, to retake the exam.

Not in Paris? Finding DELF B2 exam centres near me

If you searched for a "DELF B2 exam near me", the method is the same wherever you live.

The DELF B2 is offered all over the world. France Éducation international's world map of DELF B2 exam centres lets you pick your country and see the nearest ones: Instituts français, Alliances Françaises, universities. Calendars differ from country to country, so contact the centre directly for dates and the fee in local currency.

In the United States, the DELF network is coordinated by Villa Albertine, and most centres are Alliances Françaises in major cities, plus some international schools. The official US list shows about forty centres. If none is in your city, look at the nearest large city and, before registering, ask the centre whether the written papers and the oral can be scheduled on the same day or close together, so you travel as little as possible.

After the exam: results and diploma

Results usually arrive 4 to 8 weeks after the session, depending on the centre. You first receive a certificate of achievement, useful for an urgent application, then the official diploma, which the centre hands over or sends several months later. Keep it safe and make copies: it is the document you will be asked for when applying for citizenship or university.

If you fail, you can register for a later session, at the same centre or elsewhere. Look at your marks for each paper: they show exactly where to focus your revision before the next attempt.

Preparing before your session

Once registered, you usually have 6 to 10 weeks before the written test. It is the right time to take a full mock exam and target your weak points. Start with our free B2 level test, then follow our 8-week study plan and practise with our new-format DELF B2 tests.

If you are taking the DELF B2 for French citizenship, remember this level has been required since 1 January 2026: leave room for a possible second attempt.

In short

In Paris, expect €249 to €280 at the central DELF B2 exam centres that publish their fees, and €150 to €165 at several centres in the Île-de-France region. Choose by date, fee and how the oral is organised, register as soon as registration opens and always check the centre's website. Then it is time to prepare.