Instituto Cervantes of Los Angeles offers various types of diplomas and certificates that allow individuals to officially certify their level of Spanish proficiency worldwide.
Please email us at acla@cervantes.org to request specific information about the exams for obtaining the DELE diplomas or SIELE certificates in Los Angeles or California.
Diplomas DELE
These are official titles of indefinite duration that certify a person's level of Spanish proficiency, regardless of where or how they learned it.
The DELE Spanish diplomas are awarded by the Cervantes Institute on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Professional Training. To obtain them, the candidate must pass the DELE exam at the desired level.
DELE exams are graded on a PASS/FAIL basis, and the various tests are designed to assess the person's overall communicative competence in Spanish (reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking).
When registering, candidates can choose which level of Spanish they want to certify from the six available, established according to the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.
DELE Diplomas for Young Learners
These diplomas are specific titles aimed at students between the ages of 11 and 17.
To obtain them, candidates must also pass an exam whose topics are tailored to candidates of these ages.
When registering, candidates can choose between level A1 or level A2-B1.
Dates in 2023 for the DELE exams
Registration is now open for any of this year's DELE exams.
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Examination date |
DELE level |
Registration closes |
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Friday, November 17, 2023 |
A1 and A2-B1 for Young Learners |
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 |
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Saturday, November 18, 2023 |
A1, B1, C1 and C2 |
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 |
If you cannot find the level or preferred exam date at the Cervantes Institute in Los Angeles, you can locate another examination center through this search tool.
Registration fees
The registration fees for DELE exams vary depending on the level.
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Exam |
Fee |
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A1 |
110 $ |
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A1 for Young Learners |
110 $ |
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A2 |
115 $ |
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A2-B1 for Young Learners |
135 $ |
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B1 |
135 $ |
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B2 |
155 $ |
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C1 |
170 $ |
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C2 |
185 $ |
How do I register?
To register for any of the DELE exams, please send the following documentation to cenla@cervantes.es:
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Document |
Instructions |
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Copy of your ID with your photo. |
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Proof of payment |
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Resources to prepare for the DELE exams
- Online courses: https://clic.cervantes.es/en/preparacionDele
- Other resources: https://examenes.cervantes.es/es/dele/cursos-y-recursos/publicaciones
SIELE Certificates
These certificates certify the level of Spanish proficiency of a person, regardless of where or how they learned the language. They are promoted by the Instituto Cervantes, the Universidad Autónoma de México (UNAM), the University of Salamanca (USAL), and the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), in addition to having the support and collaboration of more than 80 Ibero-American institutions.
SIELE certifies the level of proficiency in the Spanish language through four tests, which are carried out electronically: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Written Expression and Interaction, and Oral Expression and Interaction. It is based on the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) of the Council of Europe.
The SIELE exams are not linked to a PASS/FAIL qualification, but rather their tests produce a result associated with one of the six levels of the CEFR: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2.
More information on the DELE diplomas at https://examenes.cervantes.es/es/dele/que-es. (In Spanish)
More information on the DELE diplomas for Young Learners at https://examenes.cervantes.es/es/dele-para-escolares/que-es. (In Spanish)
More information about SIELE certificates at https://examenes.cervantes.es/es/siele/que-es. (In Spanish)