Get the Recognition You Deserve for All Your Hard Work!
Prove your abilities and knowledge of the Spanish language with an official, widely-recognised certificate by taking the DELE Exam.
DELE stands for “Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera”. It is the official exam to evaluate your knowledge of the Spanish language.
Our Academy in Puerto de la Cruz operates as one of more than 900 examination centers.
What Is the DELE Exam About?
The exam is divided into the following four skill sets, including oral and written tests:
1. Reading comprehension
2. Written expression and interaction
3. Listening comprehension
4. Oral expression and interaction
The DELE exams are held for the six different levels, as described by the CEFR:
A1 – Breakthrough
A2 – Waystage
B1 – Threshold
B2 – Vantage
C1 – Effective Operational Proficiency
C2 – Mastery
Schoolchildren aged between 11 and 16 can also take an examination (A1, A2/B1) especially designed for this age group.
What Are the Benefits of Taking the DELE Exam?
For many organisations and universities it is compulsory to have the DELE diploma.
Main Benefits
- DELE Diplomas of Spanish are certifications granted by Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain.
- It will facilitate your access to the professional and academic world.
- Enhance your CV with an internationally recognised language certificate and improve your chances of getting a job in an international company.
- It has indefinite validity – take the exam once and have the certificate for your lifetime!
What if I am not sure about which level to take?
You can test your Spanish level by taking an orientation test designed by the Instituto Cervantes.
How can I register?
Registration and payment is straight forward through the Instituto Cervantes website.
Check this video for detailed instructions.
How Much Does the DELE Exam Cost?
Registration fees for the DELE examination vary
depending on the level you are taking.
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Level A1 112€
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Level A2 134€
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Level B1 167€
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Level B2 201€
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Level C1 219€
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Level C2 234€
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When Can I Take the DELE Exam?
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How Can I Prepare for the DELE Examination?
If you’re not quite ready for the exam yet, we recommend taking our DELE preparation course.
We will help you develop all the necessary strategies and linguistic skills to achieve a successful outcome on the exam.
The DELE Exam at a Glance
Anyone can take the DELE exam
You can take the exam in 6 different levels
Choose from more than 900 exam centers in more than 100 countries
Take the exam at our school in Puerto de la Cruz
The exams are divided into 4 skill sets
