DELE Exam

Learning a new language always comes with attractive prospects and benefits. Exploring the intricacies of a new language, you will get to know about the country, its traditions and cultures while also expanding your communication skills. After getting proficient in a new language, you can further continue your academic journey abroad or seek career opportunities on a global level. Spanish is among the widely spoken languages in the world. Whether you are aspiring to study in Spain or explore work opportunities there, you will be required to qualify the language proficiency test as part of the immigration process. Further, you can also earn an official diploma from the Spanish government certifying your fluency in the language. To get the Spanish language diploma, you will have to qualify the DELE exam or the Diplomas en Español. This blog brings you an exclusive guide on DELE exam 2020 including its registration process, syllabus, exam dates and locations in India!

What is DELE Exam?

DELE (The Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language) are different categories of diplomas officially granted by the Cervantes Institute and approved by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science to those individuals who have successfully qualified this test demonstrating their Spanish language proficiency. The most important feature of these diplomas is that they have lifetime validity. Annually, more than 60,000 exams are conducted by the Cervantes Institute for those interested in attaining the Spanish proficiency diploma for varied purposes.The exam is held in over 100 countries around the globe every year. 

Types of DELE Diplomas

DELE Spanish diplomas are categorised based on the level of competence and proficiency. Here are the different levels of Spanish language diplomas:

Spanish Diploma Level A1 (Breakthrough)

This foundation level corresponds to the individual’s ability to exchange basic communication concerning immediate necessities.

Spanish Diploma Level A2 (Waystage)

The A2 level of DELE pertains to the undertaker’s ability to comprehend generally used expressions, words and phrases regarding their families and shopping.

Spanish Diploma Level B1 (Threshold)

It validates the individual’s ability to understand the gist of words as well as the capability of candidates to articulate opinions and ideas. 

Spanish Diploma Level B2 (Vantage)

The level B2 of DELE is given to those who are able to speak in a sufficient measure of fluency with native speakers, in a natural manner. 

Spanish Diploma Level C1 (Effective Operational Proficiency)

This DELE level pertains to the ability to fathom different dense texts in Spanish and understand their implied meanings.

Spanish Diploma Level C2 (Mastery)

This expert level of DELE is granted to candidates with the ability to effectively exchange communication irrespective of situations with utmost precision and understand the context of words as well.

DELE Exam Syllabus 2023

If you want to learn Spanish language and earn the certification of fluency through DELE diplomas then you must prepare yourself beforehand by knowing about the syllabus to be tested in the examination. The syllabus for the different levels of the DELE exam are given below:

Level	DELE Exam Syllabus
A1	Using simple sentences and expressions related to everyday situations; Saying basic salutations like hello, goodbye, please, thank you and apologizing; Accepting or rejecting an invitation; Meeting and presenting themselves and others; Identify and describe people, places or things; Express tastes, likes and dislikes, desire and need
A2	Communicate in a language minimally complex with native speakers; Ask, grant or refuse permission, orders and commands; Express obligations, preferences, satisfaction and desire; Listen to articles, stories, news and express surprise, joy accordingly; Addressing and congratulating someone
B1	Speak fluently expressing events on a variety of topics in the present, the past and the future tense; Understand and answer questions, summarize, communicate and offer some opinion on topics related to everyday life if spoken to them slowly and clearly; Understand and give directions to navigate in a city, rent a car, order food and follow instructions to cook; Give and understand orders, ask and give help, express an agreement or a disagreement; Formulate hypothesis on a general topic you are aware of; Inquire about someone’s mood or health; Apologize or react to an apology; Begin and end a conversation, show interest in continuing a conversation, repeat what you have said and check if you have understood correctly
B2	Narrate what others have told you using reported speech; Express strong emotions like fear, grief, concern, disappointment, gratitude and appreciation; Take a stand as for or against any proposal, argument etc; Write formal and informal letters using conventional methods; Paraphrase, summarize and assess what others have said in a social set up with remarkable fluency and ease of expressions
C1	Write clear grammatically well-structured sentences, presentations, articles and texts on complex subjects; Defend ideas, point of view, arguments with a clear opening and conclusion; Show scepticism, approval, disapproval on a variety of situations; Formulate some hypothesis, transmit messages or narrate events, give orders/ commands, make requests in different timelines; Utilize the language in a literary sense, participate, react, respond and interrogate on various topics in a flexibly and fluently
C2	Understanding and responding to texts spoken at a medium or fast pace; Report oppositions, processes, results and circumstances; Linking ideas, adding information and forming structured speech; Provide recommendations or advice; Refer to issues and interpretations from your point of view and that of others; Ability to extract information and summarize texts. Ability to produce different types of text using discourse markers to show the process and result in a relationship; Express likes, wants and preferences and influence the ideas, decisions of the other party; Understand and respond to questions posed by a native speaker, without having them to rephrase or paraphrase their questions.

DELE Exam: Important Dates 2023

Want to appear for the DELE exam? It is of utmost importance to be aware of the upcoming dates of the exams for 2023. Here is a tabulated list of the DELE exam dates 2023 and their corresponding deadlines:

Exam Dates	Levels	Registration Deadlines
February 17	Adults: A2	Until January 11, 2023
April 14	Adults: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1	Until February 15, 2023
May 12 May 13	Young learners: A1, A2/B1 Adults:  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2	Until March 15, 2023
July 7	Adults: A2, B1, B2, C1	Until May 10, 2023
September 8	Adults: A2	Until July 12, 2023
October 13	Adults: A2, B1, B2	Until September 6, 2023
November 17 November 18	Young learners: A1, A2/B1 Adults: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2	Until October 11, 2023

DELE Exam Fee 2023

The fees for the DELE exam is entirely based on the level of examination you’re appearing for. Here are the fee details for varied levels of the DELE exam 2023 in India:

Exam Level	Fee
A1	4200 INR
A2	4700 INR
B1	5600 INR
B2	7000 INR
C1	7500 INR
C2	8000 INR

How to register for DELE Exam?

It is essential for a candidate to be sufficiently aware of the whole process of registration for the examination starting from filling the application to appearing for the examination. Let’s look at the registration process for the DELE exam:

Online Registration: 

• You can register online on the Cervantes Institute’s online portal.
• Upload a scanned ID proof, with name, DOB, and your nationality.
• Payment for registration has to be made online through credit card or PayPal.

Registration at the Examination Center

You can also fill up the registration form at the exam centre before the closing date of application. Here are the key documents you need to register for the DELE exam offline:

• Two copies of the application form.
• Valid photo ID with your latest photograph, name, your nationality, DOB. 
• Include the documentary proof of your registration fee.

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