To earn the (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) diploma, you must achieve a minimum total score of 50 out of 100 points
Based on candidate performance patterns, here is how the typical B2 candidate scores per skill: average delf b2 scores
in every section to pass; scoring below 5 in any single category results in an automatic fail (eliminatory), regardless of your total score. Simon Fraser University Passing Minimum Compréhension de l'oral (Listening) Compréhension des écrits Production écrite Production orale (Speaking) What Your Score Represents 50 – 60 points To earn the (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française)
Excellent: Often recommended for high-level academic or professional placement. 90 – 100 Reading and writing sections: 40% of the total
Candidates who break the average ceiling spend 30% of their prep time on mock exam conditions (timed, silent room, no pause button).
You are statistically in the top 15%. The "average" no longer applies to you. You should consider taking the DALF C1 immediately. Your score suggests you have already mastered the grammatical and lexical demands of B2; you need only work on global textual analysis and production length.
Reading & Listening (Receptive Skills): Candidates often find these sections the most volatile. An "average" score here is typically 15–18/25. The listening section, in particular, is frequently cited as the hardest part due to native-speed recordings and complex academic or professional topics.