The Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign language is an official certificate of knowledge of Spanish for non-native speakers. The exams are carried out by the Cervantes Institute under the supervision of the Spanish Ministry of Education and are recognized by businesses and institutions all over the world as the standard proof of knowledge of Spanish.

The exams at three levels are held twice a year – in May and in November in more than 240 cities in 70 countries.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
Everyone who wants to present himself at DELE exam, should obey the following requirements:

• Citizens of non Spanish-speaking countries only
  Mandatory proof of citizenship of a country where Spanish is not the official language.
• Citizens of Spanish-speaking countries living in a country where Spanish is not an official language can present themselves at the D.E.L.E. exam if they meet at least two of following conditions:
  • Spanish is not the mother tongue of any of his parents
  • Spanish is not the first language that was learned
  • Spanish is not the language spoken in daily life
  • Spanish hasn’t been studied in total or part of the primary or secondary education

LEVELS

Beginner level
The exam at beginner level confirms the elementary Spanish linguistic skills, needed in most common situations.
Intermediate level
The exam at intermediate level accredits the knowledge of Spanish, which is necessary in daily life. At this level of difficulty, only common vocabulary is required.
Proficiency level
The exam at proficiency level certifies the high linguistic skill, the knowledge of Spanish at level that is needed in situations that require advanced vocabulary and grammatical accuracy. In addition you have to know Spanish culture and customs.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

• REQUIREMENTS to register to DELE exam the candidate should present following documents:
  • The registration form correctly completed that can be obtained in the registering centres or on the internet.
  • An original and photocopy of the identity document with name and surname, nationality, date and place of birth.
    The dates have to correspond with the registration form.
  • After the registration each candidate obtain the copy of registration form with a assigned code, and afterwards the place, date and hour of an exam will be sent by mail.
  
  
• DATES In 2006 the following dates of exam are settled:
  
  • May
    
    Registration Dates:
    From 1st March 2006 to 21st April 2006
    Exam dates:
    12th May 2006
  • August
    
    Registration dates:
    From 1st August 2006 to 18th August 2006
    Exam dates:
    25th August 2006
  • November
    
    Registration dates:
    From 4th September 2006 to 27th September 2006
    Exam dates:
    24th November 2006