What level is required in French tests (TEF, TCF, DELF) to obtain French nationality?

Level B1

French naturalization is accessible from the moment the candidate attests to a level equal to or higher than B1 in French, both oral and written.
Level B1 is a level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) which allows those who have obtained it to understand and make simple speeches on familiar subjects.

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Diplomas and tests certifying level B1

The vast majority of French diplomas certify a certain level of French in themselves and therefore sometimes allow you to avoid taking an additional test. These diplomas include:
- National Brevet Diploma
- General training certificate
- French diplomas of level 3 and above (CAP, BEP, DUT, Licence, etc.)

Without a French diploma, he is on the other hand It is essential to pass either the TCF ANP or the TEF Naturalisation if you plan to obtain French nationality .

The two tests are very similar, since each measures the four language skills over the same duration of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Some exceptional situations exempt certain people from having to prove their mastery of French:
- People aged 70 or over who have lived in France for at least 15 years.
- People who have studied in a French-speaking country
- People who cannot physically attest to their level