Information on DELE language exams

The DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) is the only internationally recognized certificate of Spanish language proficiency issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science. DELE certificates are valid for an unlimited period of time and are universally recognized as proof of language proficiency by universities, companies and institutions in Spanish-speaking countries. DELE exams are offered at the following levels:

• Nivel A1
• Nivel A2
• Nivel Inicial (B1)
• Nivel Intermedio (B2)
• Nivel Superior (C2)

All necessary information about the corresponding exams (contents, prices, dates, exam samples, etc.) can be found on the homepage of the Instituto Cervantes.

Registration for the DELE language exams in the Karlsruhe area is handled by the Volkshochschule Karlsruhe.

As there are deadlines and formalities that must be observed, please inform yourself there in good time about the registration procedure and the registration and examination dates.

Annual dates usually in May and November (no guarantee)

If you are interested in a language course to prepare for the Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera, visit our DELE_Preparation course