You need to take the DELE exam if...
...you know Spanish
but do not have a certificate to prove it...
...you have studied Spanish
but do not know your level of proficiency...
...your workplace
required a certificate of Spanish Proficiency...
...you want
a Spanish Language diploma throughout the world...
What are the DELEs?
The DELEs ( Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera ), issued by Spain 's Ministry of Education, offer official accreditation of mastery of the Spanish language for citizens of countries in
which Spanish is not the official language. The examinations, offered at three levels, test your ability to read, write, speak and understand Spanish.
Certificado Inicial ( Intermediate level)
Certifies sufficient proficiency to cope with a range of situations requiring elementary use of the language.
Diploma Básico ( High intermediate)
Certifies sufficient proficiency to communicate in everyday situations in which specialized usage is not required.
Diploma Superior ( Advanced level)
Certifies sufficient proficiency to communicate in situations requiring advanced use of Spanish and understanding of Spanish culture.
What is the DELE exam?
The examination for obtaining the DELEs ( Inicial, Básico, and Superior) consists of five sections.
- reading comprehension
- written expression
- listening comprehension
- grammar and vocabulary
- oral expression
A grade of “no apto” (unsatisfactory) on any one of the sections constitutes failure of the entire exam. All five sections must be retaken at a future date.
Over 20,000 people have taken the DELE exams in fifty countries and one hundred fifty cities throughout the world. The diplomas are recognized by official institutions of Spanish-speaking countries and, increasingly, by corporations, chambers of commerce, and educational institutions in the United States .
Several American universities award course credit for the diplomas or require them of Spanish majors.
Applicants must provide proof of citizenship in a country in which Spanish is not the official language (anyone with a United States passport is eligible).
Applicants for the Diploma Superior must be sixteen years of age or older. There is no minimum age requirement for the Certificado Inicial or the Diploma Básico.
May 15
Exams for Certificado Inicial , Diploma Básico and Diploma Superior
Registration: Mar. 1 - Apr. 9, 2004
November 20
Exams for Certificado Inicial , Diploma Básico and Diploma Superior
Registration: Sept. 1 - Oct. 15, 2004
Information concerning the DELE exams can also be found on the Internet at the following:
If you are interested in taking the DELE exams at UM or for additional information contact:
The University of Montana
Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures
32 Campus Dr.
Missoula , MT 59812
Tel. 406-243-4004
Fax: 406-243-4076
Contact Person : Brisa Teutli
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