DELE / SIELE. Your Spanish exams.
The DELE (Diploma de Español como lengua Extranjera) and the SIELE ( Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española) are two official Spanish certifications delivered by Instituto Cervantes.
Both certifications measure your command of Spanish assessing the skills in:
- reading
- listening
- wiring
- speaking
The skills will be measured using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (from A1 beginner to C2 advanced).
Both certifications are internationally recognized. It can be a good asset on your CV especially if you are looking for a new position, internship or applying to university as it will help you to differentiate your resume from other candidates’.
Please find below a quick comparison with similarities and differentiates between DELE and SIELE.
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DELE |
SIELE |
LEVELS What and how is it assessed? |
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 Using CEFR framework |
A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1 Using CEFR framewrok |
ORGANIZATIONS That deliver the certification |
Spanish Education and Professional Training Ministry Instituto Cervantes act as a guarantor. |
Instituto Cervantes, University of Mexico, University of Salamanca and University of Buenos Aires. |
CREATION AND RECOGNITION |
1989 Internationally recognized by private companies, institutions and universities and educational systems in Brazil, France and Italy
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2006 By institutions and authorities in the field of teaching Spanish to foreigners |
EXPIRY AND VALIDITY
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Unlimited
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5 years
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CANDIDATES
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Schools, adults and teenagers |
Adults and teenagers |
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DELE |
SIELE |
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CALLS |
7 per year
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Flexible Dates Can be agreed on between the candidate and the examination centre |
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TESTS |
Assesses and measures the 4 linguistic skills READING: (R) LISTENING : (L) WRITING: (W) SPEAKING: (S) |
1,2 or 4 linguistic skills SIELE 1: (R) +(L) SIELE 2: (R) +(W) SIELE 3: (L) +(S) SIELE 4: (S) SIELE 5: (W) +(S) |
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PRICES |
Depends on the level
A1: 108€ A2: 130€ B1: 160€ B2: 190€ C1: 205€ C2: 220€ |
Depends on linguistic skills SIELE GLOBAL: 165€
More information on: www.siele.org
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RESULTS |
Results:
Period:
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Results:
Period:
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TEST DURATION
Abreviaturas: -R: reading -L: listening -W: writing -S: speaking |
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http://examenes.cervantes.es/dele/
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HOW CAN I SIGN UP?
If you enter the website of Cervantes, you will be able to find the list of all the accredited centers where you can pass the exam, both in Spain and abroad. You can find Cervantes Institutes themselves, universities, high schools, language schools and chambers of commerce.
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HOW CAN I KNOW MY LEVEL?
If you don’t know your level of Spanish, we recommend you to take a private class with one of our native teachers. Onsite or online.
You will have a comprehensive level test and measure the command of the 4 linguistic skills. The teacher will also be able to give you accurate and adapted suggestions. If you want to go ahead with your classes, the teacher will be able to provide you with a tailor made study program.
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HOW CAN I GET READY FOR THE EXAM?
On Cervantes website you will be able to download free material to practice.
For the DELE exam, you will be able to find mock exams here to prepare yourself .
For the SIELE exam, Cervantes offers online courses through their platform
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LACUNZA IH - YOUR EXAMINATION CENTER
For more than 14 years, Lacunza IH Spanish Courses is a DELE examination center in San Sebastián and welcomes students from all over the world all year long.
Our teachers and administration staff are experienced and will make sure that you are well-prepared.
In order to stack all the odds in your favor we offer our students a DELE preparation course that combines:
> general Spanish classes in mini group in the morning with other same level international students
> private classes in the afternoon dedicated to DELE exam preparation. The teacher will give you a tailor made study program and focus on your weaknesses.
You can also only book the private DELE exam preparation classes – online or onsite.
We really recommend you to get a preparation course to prepare yourself to the DELE techniques and to help you to manage your time during the exam.
Self confidence and a good time management are the keys of the success.
If you want to pass the SIELE exam and/or have a preparation course – get in touch with us.