Spanish for Academic Purposes: DELE

The Instituto Cervantes in partnership with the University of Salamanca (Spain´s oldest university) and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain offer the internationally recognised DELE qualifications. We offer preparation courses for all levels of the DELE exam. The courses can be taken on-to-one or in a small group.

Business Spanish courses

If you are seeking employment in the Spanish-speaking world, this is the qualification that will make your résumé stand out.

Diploma de Español A1 (beginner)

With the DELE A1, the learner can understand and use daily expressions to fulfil essential needs, request and provide basic personal information and interacting on a basic level with speakers who are willing to speak slowly and simply.

Diploma de Español A2 (elementary)

With DELE A2, daily phrases and frequently used expressions related to areas of experience are within the learner’s ability. The basics of daily life can be carried out in Spanish.

Diploma de Español B1 (intermediate)

The learner can function in basic situations and has a slightly more in-depth knowledge of areas of personal interest. Basic conversation is possible.

Diploma de Español B2 (upper intermediate)

The learner can communicate in everyday situations which do not require specialized terms.

Diploma de Español C1 (advanced)

The learner can manage in common situations of daily life which require a specialized use of the language.

Diploma de Español C2 (superior)

The learner can communicate proficiently in all situations in Spanish including knowledge of cultural background and contexts.

The DELE exams run three times each year and can be taken in Albuquerque, Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Boca Raton, Downingtown, Indianapolis, Salem, Boston, Omaha and Seattle.

Diploma de Español A1 (beginner)

With the DELE A1, the learner can understand and use daily expressions to fulfil essential needs, request and provide basic personal information and interacting on a basic level with speakers who are willing to speak slowly and simply.

Diploma de Español A1 (beginner)

With the DELE A1, the learner can understand and use daily expressions to fulfil essential needs, request and provide basic personal information and interacting on a basic level with speakers who are willing to speak slowly and simply.