SPANISH
General Information
The DELE Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language are the only internationally recognized official qualifications awarded by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports.
What is the value and recognition of DELE?
Possessing the unique diploma with international recognition and indefinite duration gives you a useful advantage on an academic, professional and personal level. These diplomas are recognized by official Spanish and international bodies. Many universities require the B2 diploma for postgraduate studies.
Diploma A1 and A1 Escolar
It certifies language proficiency corresponding to the Basic Knowledge level (A1), the first of six, on the scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Reading comprehension:
45 minutes
Speaking comprehension:
20 minutes
Written production and interaction:
25 minutes
Oral production and interaction:
15 minutes
French:
DELF A1
German:
Start Deutsch 1
It certifies language proficiency corresponding to the Basic Knowledge (A2) level, the second of six on the scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Diploma A2/B1 (Escolar)
This diploma certifies the holder's ability to understand and use frequently used everyday phrases and expressions related to areas of experience that are particularly important to you (basic information about yourself and your family, shopping, places of interest, hobbies, etc.). (A2)
It certifies the language ability required to cope satisfactorily in situations that require a basic level of knowledge. (B1)
Reading comprehension:
50 minutes
Speaking comprehension:
30 minutes
Written production and communication:
25 minutes
Speaking production and communication:
15 minutes
English:
Preliminary English Test (PET)
French:
DELF B1
German:
ZD Zertifikat Deutsch (CEF)
Diploma A2
It certifies language proficiency corresponding to the Basic Knowledge (A2) level, the second of six on the scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
This diploma certifies the holder's ability to understand and use frequently used everyday phrases and expressions related to areas of experience that are particularly important to you (basic information about yourself and your family, shopping, places of interest, hobbies, etc.).
Reading comprehension:
70 minutes
Speaking comprehension:
40 minutes
Written production and interaction:
60 minutes
Oral production and interaction:
15 minutes
English:
Preliminary Englist Test (PET)
French:
DELF B1
German:
ZD Zertifikat Deutsch (CEF)
It certifies the language ability required to cope satisfactorily in situations that require a basic level of knowledge.
Diploma B1
Reading comprehension:
70 minutes
Speaking comprehension:
40 minutes
Written production:
60 minutes
Oral and written comprehension, written production and communication:
15 minutes
English:
Preliminary Englist Test (PET)
French:
DELF B1
German:
ZD Zertifikat Deutsch (CEF)
Diploma B2
It certifies the language ability required to cope satisfactorily in situations that require a basic level of knowledge.
Reading comprehension:
70 minutes
Speaking comprehension:
40 minutes
Mixed proficiency: Oral and written comprehension, written production and communication
80 minutes
Mixed Skill: Written Comprehension and Spoken Production and Communication
20 minutes / 20 minutes preparation
English:
First Certificate in English (FCE)
French:
DELF B2
This diploma certifies the linguistic ability required to be able to express oneself spontaneously and fluently without obvious effort to find the appropriate expression.
Diploma C1
Reading comprehension and language use:
90 minutes
Understanding spoken and written language and using language:
50 minutes
Mixed proficiency: Oral and written comprehension, written production and communication:
80 minutes
Mixed Skill: Written Comprehension and Spoken Production and Communication:
20 minutes / 20 minutes preparation
English:
Certificate in Advance English (CAE)
French:
Goethe Zertifikat C1 (CEF)
German:
ZD Zertifikat Deutsch (CEF)
Diploma C2
This diploma certifies the language ability required to respond to situations that require advanced use of the language and knowledge of Spanish culture.
Language Use, Reading Comprehension and Listening Comprehension
105 minutes
Mixed proficiency: Oral and written comprehension, written production and communication
150 minutes
Mixed skill: Text comprehension and oral production and communication
20 minutes / 30 minutes preparation
English:
Certificate in Proficiency English (CPE)
French:
DALF C2
German:
ZOP Zentrale Oberstufenprufung C2 (CEF)
