Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE)
This is the official diploma issued by the Spanish Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science to participants who have passed a standardised test indicating their Spanish language proficiency.
- Date created
- May 21, 2026
- Specialty level
- Specialist
- Training category
- External Course
- Provider
- Spanish Instituto Cervantes, Spanish Ministry of Education and Science
- Timeline
- Depends on the exam's level (for CEFR A1, A2, B1, B2)
- Cost
- Depends on the exam
Course intelligence
Expected end-productCertification
Intended goalsThis diploma is provided to show that you have the ability to speak in European Spanish according to various CELR levels.
PrerequisitesNeed to have been taking Spanish as a foreign language for a set amount of time (depends on CEFR level).
Recommended whenIf you've been taking Spanish for a set amount of time and need to have a certification that demonstrates proficiency in Spanish according to the Instituto Cervantes (a worldwide non-profit created by the Spanish government).
ApplicabilityIf you need to prove to a funder/grantee if you have Spanish language skills, with an emphasis on European Spanish.
Certification examYes. Depends on the exam's level (for CEFR A1, A2, B1, B2) Depends on the exam's level (for CEFR A1, A2, B1, B2) and where the exam is being provided.