DELF-DALF Exam Dates in Canada 2026

Feeling ready to show off your French skills? The DELF-DALF exams in Canada are coming up, and it’s time to find out when you can officially put your language abilities to the test. Let’s dive in and see what’s on the calendar for 2026!

Key Takeaways

• Know all updates of DELF-DALF exams happen several times a year in cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Manitoba, and Ottawa.
• Know when tests are taken, such as Written tests for reading and writing have fixed dates, but the oral exam schedules are sent by email about two weeks before.
• Know about the dates when the Registration opens & fills up fast—register early to snag your spot.
• There is a different fee range depending on the level, roughly from CAD 150 for beginner exams to CAD 380 for advanced ones. check the exact fee with your test centre.
• Know which types of a valid ID on exam day bring with you, & certificates usually come a few weeks after. Good planning and preparation go a long way.

Exam Dates

Important Note: While the different dates for various centres for the written comprehension, expression & oral comprehension are mentioned below; please note that the dates for the oral expression will be sent via mail 2 weeks prior to the exam date! These schedules aren’t subject to change or negotiation so kindly keep checking your email and clear your schedule accordingly. Check dates for Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Manitoba and Ottawa below. If the center you’re looking for is not mentioned in this list, please check the AF official website of that city to get the dates.

Toronto

Vancouver

Calgary

Manitoba

Ottawa

Important Note: For more information about specific exams/ dates, you can check the official website of the concerned AF!

Important Things to Remember

• Candidates without a valid ID will be refused to access the examination! Make sure you double-check your ID before leaving the house.
• A1 and C2 exams are usually held on the same day!
• An official certificate of results will be made available to you a few weeks after the test. The exact time for this varies from centre to centre.

Conclusion

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