DELF A1 for schools sample papers

Below, you can download two complete DELF A1 for schools sample papers. Even if the first subject is a little bit old, it corresponds in every respect to the DELF A1 for schools examinations. Indeed, the format, the kind of tests and the assessed level are the same. However, please note that, from now, the second exercise of the writing test is constituted by a single paper from 40 to 50 words contrary to what you will discover in the first DELF A1 for schools sample papers to be downloaded below in whom is presented two papers of approximately 20 words for the second exercise of the writing test. You can acquaint of the new typology of the second exercise of DELF A1 for schools writing test by consulting the second sample papers below. The graphics also 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 this first DELF A1 for schools past exam papers. You can notice it by consulting the sample papers n°2 which is more recent.​

The PDF document below, is a complete DELF A1 for schools sample papers. It contains:

• the collective tests: listening, reading and writing (pages 1 to 10)
• the candidate's instructions for the speaking test (page 11)
• the correct version and the grading scale for the listening and the reading tests (pages 12 to 16)
• the assessment grid of the writing test (page 16)
• the examiner's instructions and the documents for the speaking test (pages 17 to 20)
• the assessment grid of the speaking test (page 21)
• the transcription of the audio documents of the listening test (pages 22 to 23)

​DELF A1 for schools sample papers 1

Below, you will find the 4 audio documents of the listening test:

DELF A1 for schools sample papers 1 audio document 1

DELF A1 for schools sample papers 1 audio document 2

DELF A1 for schools sample papers 1 audio document 3

​DELF A1 for schools sample papers 1 audio document 4
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This 2nd DELF A1 for schools past exam papers is more recent than the 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:

- DELF A1 for schools sample papers 2 - candidate’s document: subjects of the collectives tests (listening, reading and writing)

- DELF A1 for schools sample papers 2 - proofreader’s document: correct version and grading scale for collectives tests (listening, reading and writing)

- DELF A1 for schools sample papers 2 - supervisor’s document: transcription of audio documents

- DELF A1 for schools sample papers 2 - candidate’s document: instructions of individual test (speaking)

- DELF A1 for schools sample papers 2 - examiner’s document: subjects of the individual test (speaking)

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

​DELF A1 for schools sample papers 2 audio document

In addition, you will find below the assessment grids of the writing and the speaking tests of DELF A1 for schools. We advise you to study 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 DELF A1 for schools writing test

​​Assessment grid of DELF A1 for schools speaking test


You can also consult our article on the DELF A1 writing test.

You may also consult our articles and our videos on the DELF A1 speaking test.

You can also consult our book recommendations to prepare for the DELF A1 for schools.

The files of DELF A1 for schools sample papers to be downloaded above are the property of the CIEP (Centre International d’Etudes Pédagogiques). These sample papers are the only DELF A1 for schools 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.
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