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DELE or "Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera" (In English: Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language) are official diplomas issued by the Spanish Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science. With this exam you can obtain the admission requirements for studying at Spanish universities.
The tests examine the Spanish language proficiency of non-native Spanish speakers from level A1 to C2.
See the table below:
DELE exam | CEFR | Language stage | |
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1 | DELE A1 | A1 | Breakthrough |
2 | DELE A2 | A2 | Preliminary |
3 | DELE B1 | B1 | Intermediate |
4 | DELE B2 | B2 | Advanced |
5 | DELE C1 | C1 | Proficiency |
6 | DELE C2 | C2 | Mastery |
SIELE and DELE are both language proficiency tests in Spanish, but what are the main differences between them?
See the table below to find out:
DELE | SIELE | |
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Description | Diploma of Spanish language proficiency. | Certificate of proficiency in Spanish. |
Entity | Spanish Ministry of Education and Science. Managed by Cervantes Institute. | Cervantes Institute, National Autonomous University of Mexico, University of Salamanca and Universidad de Buenos Aires. |
Origin | Spain | Spain, México and Argentina. |
Validity | Indefinitely | 5 years |
Examination | On paper, in testing centres. | On computer, in testing centres. |
Level | A1-C2 | A1-C1 |
Result information | Pass or fail system. | Score on a scale of 1000 points equivalent to the CERF levels. |
Result notification | 2 months | 3 weeks |
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These exams are aimed at non-native Spanish speakers and opens many doors for your future professional and academic career.
The DELE diploma is internationally recognised by the majority of institutions and companies.
In Spain the DELE is accepted by universities as admission.
The table below shows the prices in Spain according to the level chosen:
Level | Price |
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A1 | 108€ |
A2 | 130€ |
B1 | 160€ |
B2 | 190€ |
C1 | 205€ |
C2 | 220€ |
The price differs for young learners (11-17 years old):
Level | Price |
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A1 | 108€ |
A2/B1 | 160€ |
NOTE: The price may vary depending in which centre and country it takes place.
All certificates regulated by the CEFR follow the same structure; the exam is divided in 4 activities:
All exams differ regarding the level chosen.
For more information on the structure follow the link.
To obtain the diploma it is necessary to pass all 4 parts.
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To register for the exam you need to log on the official Instituto Cervantes website first.
Then select an exam location, date and level desired. You can find certified centres in more than 100 countries around the world.
The exam takes place in certified centres in Spain and around the world.
Find the centre closest to you: https://examenes.cervantes.es/es/dele/donde
You can find all the exam dates and informations here.
To pass the exam with good grade you need to be prepared in advance on the form of the test. Therefore, you should practice all the 4 activities. Online you can find examples of previous exams.
In addition, it is important to take familiarity with the language by practicing speaking with a mother tongue.
coLanguage offers 73 lessons and more than 145 exercises, which allow you to learn and understand Spanish grammar.
This way you will improve your grammar for free and pass the exam with excellent grades.
The exam is repeatable as many times as desired, there are no limitations.
At coLanguage you'll find professional language teachers who can help you prepare for the DELE exam.
Unlike in other platforms, all our teachers are manually verified by our professional team. Trust in the experiences of our students.
Bonjour,
My name is Hermione.
I have been working in English Language Teaching (ELT) since 2012. I have taught General English, Business English and Exam Preparation courses to learners of all ages and levels.
I have worked as an English teacher in England, France and Greece and as a corporate trainer on Amazon, France.
I have more than 6 years of experience in Education management. I have a BA in Balkan Studies and an MBA.
My native language is Greek and I can also speak German and Romanian. I am currently working on improving my French.
As a teacher, I believe every student deserves the opportunity to learn at their own individual pace, let curiosity direct their learning, and participate in hands-on activities that encourage growth.
My lessons are fun, creative, challenging and rewarding. I really like to tailor my lessons to suit your needs, motivation and interests.
Always remember that to learn a language is to have one more window to look at the world.
Hope to see you soon in my class!
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Hermione has great structured courses. You can work anything that you want with her, she will adapt her courses based on your demands.
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Hermione A.Thank you :)
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Hola, qué tal!
I have always enjoyed working with languages, culture, education and people. I am originally from Venezuela so Spanish is my native language and I have been living in Belgium since 2009. My degree as Master in Industrial Sciences is equated here.
I am a teacher and since 2018 I have been teaching Spanish to adults. I am able to boost the self-confidence of my students. My lessons are for absolute beginners (direction level 1 and 2), intermediate (direction level 3) and advanced (direction level 4). Conversation is also possible. I focus on the four most important skills: speaking skills; listening skills, writing skills and reading skills. And also on grammar and spontaneous communication.
Teaching and language are just my passion and I would like to teach it to others. I work with adults and seniors, but know that every person learns in a different way. Pleasure in learning and daring to communicate are paramount to me: We use Spanish book and workbook; audio material (Spanish songs), card games and more!
Los espero!
Anamaria
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Anamaria is a very friendly and open teacher who already has quite some experience in teaching Spanish courses. She is proficient in teaching online and can teach both beginners and advanced students. In her classes she puts a lot of emphasis on a comfortable learning environment and on an interactive and fun learning process. So don't hesitate any longer and book your first lesson with Anamaria today!
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My lessons are based on a singular approach that is personalized, so my method is always different and planned considering students's goals and skills. So, if you want to prepare a literature exam, or a grammar test, or improving your conversation's capabilities, you will have a personal lesson and a big empathy with your teacher. I will be glad to offer you a free lesson.
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Mariarita is a very expert and experienced teacher. She has a lot of different and interactive learning material she will use during her classes.
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Yolanda is a great Spanish teacher. Her courses are structured and based on students level and demands. Yolanda makes her own Spanish lessons with different materials as videos, images or audio. She is involved in students learning and makes exercises, lessons and gives homework sometimes.
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I've been studying with Montse for about 6-7 weeks now. So far I have found her to be a fantastic teacher. She is very professional, fun and engaging. There is a very clear structure and method to her teaching, which I think is important! Never a dull lesson either. I would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone looking for a very competent teacher. I was previously learning Spanish with a teacher on Live Lengua and have found Monste to be a giant leap in terms of the quality.
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Lourdes is a great teacher! She has an easy going personality that makes you very comfortable during the class! I can be a little bit awkward when I talk to someone for the first time, but I didn't feel that at all during our first session! She always has a positive energy which is very encouraging. I've tried free trials with another teacher who I'm sure is good as well but the sessions lasted 15 min. Lourdes The free trial class was 1 hour and it felt exactly like the ones I paid for! The materials she uses are easy to follow but challenging enough to make steady progress. I would recommend her for anyone who is looking for an excellent and patient teacher with captivating personality!
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Hello dear students!
My name is Maria Berroteran, I was born in Venezuela and now live in Germany. I am not here to offer you the typical boring language classes, I am here to help you develop your skills, to make you feel comfortable when speaking and to learn the language in a fun and efficient way. Let's have fun together, it's the best way to learn! Don't worry if you need help, I'm here to guide you and answer all your questions without judging.
I have experience teaching children, teenagers, and adults in Germany, so it doesn't matter if you are a beginner or advanced, I will adapt to your needs.
Give me the opportunity and let's achieve one of your goals together!
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Maria is a really sweet teacher who really wants to help you. Her powerpoints are beautiful and really clear. She is always on time and she makes sure that you will understand everything!
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Bérengère is a traveler ! She has a huge experience abroad as teacher for kids, teenagers and adults ! Students can easily learn French grammar with her severals teaching materials (videos, exercises, discussion and audio). Moreover Bérengère is passioned by languages, she is involved in her job and in your French learning !
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My name is Zoe and I’m a native English speaker from the UK!
I speak four other languages though so I understand how nerve-racking it can be to study a new language and I understand what the typical errors are so I will support you when you make mistakes and I will actually encourage you to make mistakes because ultimately that's how we learn!
I believe I’m an incredibly communicative, open teacher, having taught in 4 countries. Establishing trust and a channel of communication in the classroom adds more life and substance to our lessons where all student needs are met. I like to think of myself as sympathetic, and because I’d been in classes where I was far from challenged and excited, I take having fun in the classroom very seriously (paradoxical pun intended). I have extensive experience teaching both adults and children at different levels and age groups, so I come with a lot of resources, ideas, and activities that are fun, practice different sets of skills and sub-skills, and student- centered.
I can help you with job applications, cover letters, exam preparation, pronunciation and general English.
Since I value learner autonomy and consistently promote it, I encourage my students to be open about their needs so our lessons would be as informative and efficient as possible.
I’m curious, inquisitive, and constantly eager to
experience more, learn more, and of course, teach more! Ireland
was a tad too small for me, so I’ve always had the urge to travel the
world. So far, I’ve taught in Mexico, Italy, Egypt, and Spain – where I
currently reside. I have many creative hobbies such as reading,
drawing, and photography, and a very special fascination with
crime documentaries (perhaps I was a lawyer in my past life).
I embarked on my EFL journey 4 years ago, and I decided it was the
job for me. It all started in the South of Italy where I got the chance
to teach both adults and children and knew I’d found my dream
job. After a while, I knew I had to take my wanderlust and love for
education elsewhere, so I hopped on a plane to Mexico and took my
teaching a step further. In 2018, I landed a job with the British
Council in Egypt, where I took my classroom experience and
married it with pedagogy by doing vocational courses such as the
TYLEC and DELTA M1. Aside from these courses, I did IELTS
Teacher training, and Teaching English in the Early Years
Classroom training. By the time I got to Spain, my thirst for
knowledge was yet to be quenched, so I applied for DELTA M3 to
keep myself intellectually stimulated during quarantine.
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Zoe is a well-prepared teacher with a lot of experience in teaching, also in groups. She is experienced in using Skype and Zoom and has her own learning materials.
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In recent years I have worked as an Academic Director at a Language School in northern Spain. My job duties there included designing intensive Spanish & English courses for beginners’, intermediate and advanced levels, as well as teaching both on-site and via Skype. This constant interest has allowed me to become familiar with techniques and tools that are essential in today´s second language learning, such as the materials used by the Cervantes Institute and the most renowned publications and blogs in the field of language teaching. Most particularly, I have made extensive use of audiovisuals and creative writing activities in order to develop consistent, effective courses.
As an on-line teacher, I have steadily used different technology applications in language learning. My tasks as a teacher included setting homework and giving feedback to my students, according to their needs, on a regular basis, as well as keeping accurate register of their attendance and progress.
Graduated in Hispanic Philology and Masters in Applied French, I have always kept up with my teaching training and have recently completed a Cambridge CELTA course for English teachers This further training has provided me with the familiarity to different teaching methodologies, which have proven to be extremely useful in my classes.
My hobbies: art cinema, hiking, reading and watching and playing basketball.
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I wanted to refresh and improve my Spanish and I contacted Inigo because he 's certified in luinguistic. Inigo is very patient, professional and helpful. He provides well structured lessons, in a very friendly and good atmosphere which is really favorable for learning a foreign language. The lesson material is built around several support such as text, audio, video, etc. You can't be bored and it's nice to switch between the different materials along the hour. He's also fluent in French and English so he can switch from a language to another for any explanation if needed. I really enjoy my lessons with him and I definitely recommand him!
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Hi! I'm Irene, a passionate Spanish teacher who can help you to learn Spanish from beginners up to advance level through dynamic and creative lessons. I can also prepare you for official DELE exams and have experience with kids and adults.
How are we gonna do it?
I'll share the material with you through Google Drive, so you always have access to the book and we'll also share a document in Google Drive, so everything we learn in the class it'll be there for you to reread or to print it.
I'll offer you a 20 minutes free class so you have the chance first to meet me and judge if you would like to start learning Spanish with me.
Feel free to ask questions! :)
See you through the screen
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You will have great courses with Irene. She is passionate by her work and she is very nice. Her courses are structured !
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In my classes students will not only learn English to use in the classroom. Students will learn English to use in real life. I cater my curriculums specifically to my students and their goals. I include lessons and activities to help students learn how to speak, listen to, understand, write, and read the English language. I offer classes for all ages and levels. I use accredited books and sources, however I also use common items seen in the United States as learning tools to give students an authentic experience. I hope to see you in the classroom!
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Brianna is a well experienced teacher, especially for teaching children and young adults. She is very motivated and determined and I can surely recommend her as a teacher.
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Dear all,
My name is Giovanna, I am Italian and I live in Rome. I am a foreign language teacher of state secondary school. I teach Italian language and culture at the cultural association "Il Mondo che Vorrei" of my city.
I have a degree in foreign languages and literatures and a degree in education. I have acquired two teaching qualifications and 3 masters, including the last one in Italian language and culture for foreigners.
I have over ten years of experience in teaching to children, teens and adults.
Why choosing me? Because my method works. I don't use a traditional approach: I start with a theme topic and then I go into detail on language functions and skills. I prepare students for language certifications at all levels. I don't just teach the language: my lessons will be a language journey through a full immersion of art, music, cuisine, fashion, tourism and culture at 360 °, all Made in Italy. And there will be some nice surprises of authentic "on the road" lessons
I'm waiting for you!
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Giovanna is very nice and professional. She has a rich academic background and she acquired more than a decade of experience as a teacher. She has been teaching different languages to different kinds of students, that's why she can perfectly adapt her classes to various needs. Giovanna's classes are both effective and engaging.
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