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Questions &
Answers
Who can take the
DELE exam?
Anybody who is NOT a citizen
of a country where Spanish is an official
language. In case you want to be a
candidate for the DSE, you should be age
16 or older.
Do I have to attend
a school or university before taking the
D.E.L.E. exams?
No. You can prepare yourself
for the exam, or enroll for a specialized
D.E.L.E. preparation course in one of the
many Spanish schools, worldwide. For more information,
click here.
Can I take the DBE
exam without having previously taken the
CIE exam?
Yes. The D.E.L.E. exams are
independent of each other. If you feel
fluent enough you can take the DBE exam
without previously taking the CIE exam.
How much does the D.E.L.E.
exam cost?
It varies from country to
country and the type of exam. For more
information check our cost chart.
Where can I enroll
for the D.E.L.E. exam?
In one of the 85 registration
centers, worldwide.
Some schools who offer D.E.L.E.
preparation courses can register you
on your behalf.
How can I prepare
myself for the D.E.L.E. exam?
You can study on your own or
attend a Spanish language
school that has a special D.E.L.E. exam
preparation program.
How can I obtain
examples of past exams?
The
schools which offer DELE
examination courses often have copies
from past exams.
Who and how are the
D.E.L.E. exams corrected?
Some parts are corrected by
the examination center, other parts by
the University of Salamanca, in Spain.
The exam is divided into three parts,
totaling a 100 points.
- Group 1: Reading
Comprehension (20 points) and Written
paper (15 points)
- Group 2: Grammar and
vocabulary: 20 points.
- Group 3: Oral
Comprehension (15 points) and verbal
expression (30 points).
The minimum passing grade 70%.
This means you need a
qualification of MINIMUM 24,5 points in
group 1, 14 points in group 2, and 31,5
points in group 3.
When will I get
notified about the results of my exam?
The results of the exams
will be published within 60 working days
by the University of
Salamanca (the institution in charge
of qualifying), after they received the
exams from the examination center. The Instituto
Cervantes (the organizing institution)
will inform you by snail mail about your
results.
If I don’t
agree with the results, is there a way to
protest?
Yes. On the document you
receive from the Instituto Cervantes,
there will be a address from the
University of Salamanca, where you can
protest. Every reclamation should be
written.
When do I receive
the diploma?
The D.E.L.E. diplomas are
issued by the Spanish government. Please
be patient, as it can take several weeks
before you receive the diploma by mail.
How do I get my
diploma?
The examination center where
you took your exam will send your diploma
once they receive it from the Spanish
Ministry of Education, Culture and
Sports, which issues the diplomas. The
diploma will be sent to the address you
filled in on your enrollment form.
 
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