Learn about DELE Diplomas of Spanish and SIELE

DELE Diplomas of Spanish are certifications granted by Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Professional Development of Spain.

Exams from level A1 to C2 are offered following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the candidate can decide the level to apply.

Each exam consists of four printed tests and could be taken in DELE Examination Centers during annually scheduled calls published by Instituto Cervantes.

The results are published within approximately three months and candidates can access them through the DELE Diplomas of Spanish website and print the official grade certification from their restricted access.

Candidates who pass will receive an official diploma printed by the National Coinage and Stamp Factory (Royal Mint of Spain).

The DELEs have indefinite validity and international recognition. The internationally recognized DELE diplomas certify the level of proficiency achieved by a candidate regardless of where and when they studied Spanish.

SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española)
The SIELE certifies level-mastery of the Spanish language for young people and adults who speak Spanish as a second or foreign language, as well as native speakers.

It has been designed and supported by the Instituto Cervantes (IC), the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the University of Salamanca (USAL) and the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), and ensures a strong presence of multiple Spanish variations.

It offers the possibility of completing a full exam or even a partial exam that certifies particular sets of language competencies.

All exams and administrative processes are completed electronically and candidates can choose the date and time to take the test.

Results will be given in a maximum of three weeks, and candidates may print certificates or reports using the software provided, that are valid for five years.