The DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera), issued by Spain's Ministry of Education and administered by the Instituto Cervantes, is an official accreditation of Spanish language abilities. The exam verifies abilities in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding Spanish with three levels of certification.
recognition
The Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) are the only officially accredited qualifications issued by the Ministry for Education of the Kingdom of Spain that are administered internationally. They are recognized worldwide by private companies, chambers of commerce and public and private educational systems. It is important to note at this point that their use is mainly related to educational and professional contexts
spanish levels
- Diploma de Español Nivel A1 (Starter level):
- Diploma de Español Nivel B1 (Inicial / Beginner level)
- Diploma de Español Nivel B2 (Intermedio / Intermediate level)
- Diploma de Español Nivel C2 (Superior / Proficiency level)
exam format
The examinations consist of five tests for levels B1, B2 and C2, and four tests for level A1 or starter level, each of which includes different exercises.
dates of exam 2010
May 21 / 22 (Registration: February 22 - April 16
August 20 (Registration: July 12 - July 30)
November 19 / 20 (Registration: September 1 - October 15
exam preparation
Buespanish teachers work with different materials including the guides created by the Cervantes Institute. In this way students will become familiar with the format of the exams.
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CELU is the only exam issued by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of the Argentinean Nation. The exam verifies the ability to communicate in Spanish in an effective way in different situations
recognition
CELU es recognized in Argentina, Brazil and China. The CELU certificates can be Los certificados CELU pueden presentarse como comprobantes de competencia en lengua española en empresas e instituciones de enseñanza.
spanish levels
There is just one exam that evaluates the use of Spanish language through the integration of different dimensions. These, in turn, can be developed at different levels, so there is a single exam and assesses the extent to which the individual can comply with the proposed tasks.
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Basic
exam format
The examination consist in two tests: an oral part (it lasts 20 minutes) and a written part (it lasts 3 hours).
dates of exam
The exam is usually held twice a year, in June and November.
exam preparation
There are no specific materials or courses because it is a exam that evaluates the general ability of communication in Spanish. Students will study with the material created by the school in order to learn and focus in all the aspects of the language. |