DELE stands for Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera, or "Spanish as a Foreign Language Diploma". It is the only certificate for non-native Spanish speakers that is officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. This diploma is of great international value for those who are going to study at a Spanish University and who want to work, or are going to work in a Spanish speaking environment. We advise everyone taking a long term Spanish course to take the DELE examination.
There are preparation courses for each exam, according to the level of qualification (B1, B2, C1, C2) that can be obtained at all the don Quijote Spanish schools in Spain and Latin America. Up to today, a very high percentage of our students have succeeded. This does not guarantee that you will successfully pass the official DELE exam, as this always depends upon various circumstances. However, we do guarantee you the high quality of these courses.
The place and time of the course are fully harmonized with the examination dates established by the Spanish Ministry of Education. Because of practical advantages most students take the DELE exam in Spain, although it is also possible to take the test outside Spain. The examination fees are set each year by the Spanish Ministry, the Instituto Cervantes and each examination center.
General registration periods for the DELE examinations 2011:
- May 2011 exam period: From the 21st February to the 15th April inclusive.
- August 2011 exam period: From the 11th to the 29th July inclusive.
- November 2011 exam period: From the 1st September to 14th October inclusive.
