EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT OBTAINING THE SPANISH DELE CERTIFICATE

Spanish is being spoken by more than 500 million people around the world. Today, it’s the second language in the world in terms of number of speakers and the second in international communication, only after English. This is why an increasing number of people are deciding to learn Spanish.

The ability to speak Spanish can open up a whole new world of opportunities in both your professional and personal life. For those learning to speak Spanish, the DELE certificate is the best way to formally recognize the ability to speak fluent Spanish.

In this article, we will look at everything there is to know about obtaining the DELE certificate.

What is the DELE Certificate?

The Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) are official exams that are organized by the instituto Cervantes and granted by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport.

It’s a worldwide recognized certificate that accredits an individual's degree of competence and mastery of the Spanish language. Anyone who is a citizen in a country where Spanish isn’t an official language can take the DELE.

Citizens of Spanish speaking countries may also take the DELE exam if they meet the following criteria:

• Spanish isn’t the mother tongue of either parent

• Spanish isn’t the first language they studied in

• Spanish isn’t the habitual language used for communicating

Why you need a DELE certificate

The DELE is a prestigious qualification and it proves that a person has excellent Spanish communication skills. The qualification is highly regarded in the business and commercial world, which means that it’s a great advantage to any resume.

Language skills are very attractive to potential employers and the DELE certificate is particularly important if you are thinking about working abroad. It’s a great way to prove to companies that you have great proficiency in the Spanish language.

It’s also a great certificate to be in possession of if you are thinking about studying abroad. Universities and schools are more likely to secure a spot for you if you have achieved a DELE qualification.

One of the great things about the DELE certificate is that it’s valid forever. Yes, that means that it will never expire. In other words, you won’t need to resit the exam in another five or ten years. Even if you move countries you won’t have to retake the exam since the certificate is valid worldwide.

DELE Exam Levels

The DELE exams are separated into six levels that are designed to fit with different levels of Spanish attainment. You can take any level that you like since there aren’t any requirements to hold a lower level before taking a higher one.

Here’s an overview of the different levels:

• Levels A1 and A2: Test for proficiency in basisc Spanish and show capability of speaking on general topics.

• Levels B1 and B2: Slightly more challenging, these tests look at your understanding of texts and test writing skills on simple topics, along with looking at if you’re able to express thoughts and opinions.

• Levels C1 and C2: These are the most difficult exams and if you pass, you are certified to have a high level of competency in Spanish. The look at if you able to understand intricate texts, if your communication is fluent, and you will be expected to write on complex topics.

The tests are divided into four parts; reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Candidates are expected to pass all of these different sections.

Where can you take the DELE Exam?

Once you’ve studied hard and are ready to take your DELE exam you can do so at any of the Cervantes Institute centres. There’s also a wide network of external centres from which you can take the exam, including universities and academies, etc. There are more than 900 centers in over 100 countries all across the world.