DALF C1 sample papers

DALF C1 past exam papers

Exemples de sujets DALF C1
Below, you can download three complete DALF C1 sample papers. Even if the two firsts past exam papers are a little bit old, they correspond in every respect to the DALF C1 examinations. Indeed, the format, kind of tests and the assessed level are the same. Only the graphics evolved: the layout and the presentation of subjects were improved. So, the more recent subjects are better looking and more pleasant, in particular at the level of the images, than these two firsts DALF C1 sample papers. You will see this by looking at the past exam papers number 3 below.​

​Please note that for the DALF C1 past exam papers presented on this page, mention is made of the “humanities and social studies” field and the “science” field. As of 2020, there is no longer a speciality field for the DALF C1 exam.

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DALF C1 sample paper 1

The PDF document below, is a first complete DALF C1 sample paper. It contains:

  • the collective tests: listening, reading and writing (pages 1 to 13)
  • the candidate's instructions for the speaking test (page 14)
  • the correct version and the grading scale for the listening and the reading tests (pages 15 to 17)
  • the assessment grid of the writing test (pages 18 to 19)
  • the examiner's instructions and the documents for the speaking test (pages 20 to 23)
  • the assessment grid of the speaking test (page 24)
  • the transcription of the audio documents of the listening test (pages 25 to 27)

DALF C1 sample papers 1

Below, you will find the 2 audio documents of the listening test:

DALF C1 sample paper 1 audio document 1

​DALF C1 sample paper 1 audio document 2
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DALF C1 sample paper 2

The PDF document below, is a second complete DALF C1 sample paper. It contains:

  • the collective tests: listening, reading and writing (pages 1 to 8)
  • the writing test for the field humanities and social studies (pages 9 to 10)
  • the speaking test for the field humanities and social studies (pages 11 to 19)
  • the writing test for the field science (pages 20 to 22)
  • the speaking test for the field science (pages 23 to 28)
  • the correct version and the grading scale for the listening and the reading tests (pages 29 to 31)
  • the transcription of the audio documents of the listening test (pages 32 to 34)

​​DALF C1 sample paper 2

Below, you will find the audio document of the listening test:

​​​DALF C1 sample paper 2 audio document
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DALF C1 sample paper 3

This 3rd DALF C1 past exam papers is much more recent than the 2 sample papers presented above. Although each exam subject is unique, it will give you a good idea of the type of subject you will have on the day of the exam. Below, you can view and download all documents related to this past exam papers:

- DALF C1 sample paper 3 - candidate’s document for listening and reading tests: subjects of the collectives tests (listening and reading) for the two fields: humanities and social studies & science

- DALF C1 sample paper 3 - proofreader’s document: correct version and grading scale for collectives tests (listening and reading)

- DALF C1 sample paper 3 - supervisor’s document: transcription of audio documents (listening)

- DALF C1 sample paper 3 - candidate’s document for HSS writing test: subjects of the writing test of the collectives tests for the field humanities and social studies

- DALF C1 sample paper 3 - candidate’s document for SCI writing test: subjects of the writing test of the collectives tests for the field science

- DALF C1 sample paper 3 - candidate’s document for speaking test: instructions of individual test (speaking) for the two fields: humanities and social studies & science

- DALF C1 sample paper 3 - examiner’s document for HSS speaking test: subjects of the individual test (speaking) for the field humanities and social studies

- DALF C1 sample paper 3 - examiner’s document for SCI speaking test: subjects of the individual test (speaking) for the field science

Below, you will find the audio document of the listening test:

​DALF C1 sample paper 3 audio document

In addition, you will find below the assessment grids of the writing and the speaking tests of DALF C1. We advise you to well this assessment grid, because it is on it that you will be assessed and marked. So, if you well control the assessment criteria and you fit them well, you will get the maximum of points.

Assessment grid of DALF C1 writing test

​​Assessment grid of DALF C1 speaking test

To prepare for the DALF C1 speaking test, we recommend our articles and videos on the DALF C1 speaking test.

You can also consult our book recommendations to prepare for the DALF C1.

The files of DALF C1 sample papers to be downloaded above are the property of the CIEP (Centre International d’Etudes Pédagogiques). These sample papers are the only DALF C1 past exams papers available to the public and authorized in distribution. All other sample papers are strictly confidential before, during and after examination sessions. You expose yourselves to civil and penal penalties in case of distribution of confidential sample papers.​

Prepare DALF C1 speaking test

If you wish to prepare in depth for the DALF C1 oral production, I recommend my book “Réussir la production orale du DALF C1”. This is a complete method to prepare and pass the DALF C1 speaking test. For more information on this preparation manual of the DALF C1 oral examination, click on the link below:


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