Diploma de Español Lengua Extranjera (DELE)
The DELE Spanish diplomas are official qualifications accrediting the degree of competence and command of the Spanish language, granted by the Cervantes Institute on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training of Spain. DELE diplomas are internationally recognized, and enjoy great prestige, not only among public and private educational institutions and authorities, but also in the business world and among chambers of commerce. They are an official guarantee in the evaluation and certification of linguistic competence in Spanish.
Exam Overview:
Click here for a breakdown of each portion for every level of the test.
For more information on the CEFR scale, click the image above.
Aligned to the CEFR Proficiency Guidelines
Functional Fluency: Receive a passing score on the B1 test.
Working Fluency: Receive a passing score on the B2 test. Professional Fluency: Receive a passing score on the C1 test.
Nationally & Internationally Recognized
Internationally recognized anywhere a B1, B2, or C1 CEFR score is accepted.
Accepted by the Global Seal of Biliteracy
Yes
Functional Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the B1 level.
Working Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the B2 level. Professional Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the C1 level.
Requires Proctor
All Global Seal tests require proof of a proctor. Reach out to the testing company to find more information.
When/Where
You can find the dates for the exam here, and the locations where the exams are held here.
Cost
The price of registration in the DELE exams depends on the level of Spanish of each diploma, and the country in which the registration is made.