Servicio International de Evaluación de la Lengua Española (SIELE)
SIELE is the Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española which certifies electronically the command of the Spanish language proficiency for students and professionals. It is promoted by the Instituto Cervantes, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, the Universidad de Salamanca, and the Universidad de Buenos Aires. These institutions guarantee the standards for quality and good practices in the creation of the tests and the use of diverse linguistic varieties in the Hispanic world.
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
Click here to find your local testing center.
Cost
The price of the test depends on the location it is taken, but is usually between 75€ and 175€.