DELE Diploma

The DELE (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language) is the official accreditation of the degree of fluency of the Spanish Language, issued and recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain.

It is divided into three levels:

Nivel Inicial / Intermediate-Mid/threshold Level

This accredits sufficient knowledge of the language to allow control in situations which require an elementary use of the language.

Nivel Intermedio / High-Intermediate Level

This accredits the necessary knowledge of the language to allow communication in everyday situations which do not require specialized terms.

Nivel Superior / Superior Level

This which accredits an advanced knowledge of the language allowing communication in all situations requiring advanced use of the language and knowledge of cultural background.

DELE examinations are taken every year in May and November. Registration starts approximately two months before the examination.