{"id":8029,"date":"2021-05-03T21:47:21","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T19:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mausschool.com\/?p=8029"},"modified":"2022-01-13T17:41:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T16:41:11","slug":"how-to-obtain-a-dele-spanish-diploma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-dele-spanish-diploma\/","title":{"rendered":"How to obtain a DELE Spanish Diploma"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-dele-spanish-diploma\/#How_to_obtain_a_DELE_Spanish_Diploma\" >How to obtain a DELE Spanish Diploma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-dele-spanish-diploma\/#Why_do_I_need_a_DELE_Spanish_Diploma\" >Why do I need a DELE Spanish Diploma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-dele-spanish-diploma\/#Which_DELE_exam_should_I_take\" >Which DELE exam should I take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-dele-spanish-diploma\/#What_are_the_exams_like\" >What are the exams like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-dele-spanish-diploma\/#How_to_prepare\" >How to prepare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-dele-spanish-diploma\/#Where_can_I_take_the_DELE_exam\" >Where can I take the DELE exam?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_obtain_a_DELE_Spanish_Diploma\"><\/span>How to obtain a DELE Spanish Diploma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) certify a person\u2019s level of competence in the Spanish language. They are official qualifications recognised by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.educacionyfp.gob.es\/mc\/redele\/estudiar-espa-ol-como-lengua-extranjera-en-espa-a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Ministry of Education and Vocational Training<\/a> of Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Obtaining a DELE Spanish Diploma will open doors to many study and employment opportunities that require knowledge of Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>So, what exactly are they? How do you prepare for the exam and where does it take place?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_I_need_a_DELE_Spanish_Diploma\"><\/span>Why do I need a DELE Spanish Diploma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The DELE Spanish Diplomas (Diplomas de Espa\u00f1ol como Lengua Extranjera) are certificates of linguistic competence.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re aimed at non-native Spanish speakers who wish to go to a Spanish-speaking country to study at a university, do an internship, or work.<\/p>\n<p>They not only open doors in Spain, but also in other Spanish-speaking countries, both in America and Africa.<\/p>\n<p>They are the only Spanish language diplomas recognised by the many Spanish-speaking countries and institutions, including the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training of Spain.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6448 size-full\" title=\"Como conseguir tu diploma espa\u00f1ol DELE en 2021\" src=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-maus-school-diploma-espanol-dele-02.jpg\" alt=\"Como conseguir tu diploma espa\u00f1ol DELE en 2021\" width=\"1000\" height=\"670\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_DELE_exam_should_I_take\"><\/span>Which DELE exam should I take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In line with the European system, there are 6 competency levels, from A1 to C2. Levels are classified as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A: Elementary level: students are able to understand and use common expressions, introduce themselves, and ask and answer simple questions.<\/li>\n<li>B: Intermediate level: students can understand texts on concrete, abstract and technical topics and can express themselves easily and clearly on general issues and issues related to their own experiences or opinions.<\/li>\n<li>C: Advanced level: students can understand long and demanding texts, can understand nuances of language and can express themselves fluently and spontaneously on complex topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each level is divided into two sublevels: 1 lower level \/ 2 higher level.<\/p>\n<p>Choose the level that&#8217;s right for you and your current Spanish level.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6450 size-full\" title=\"Como conseguir tu diploma espa\u00f1ol DELE en 2021\" src=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-maus-school-diploma-espanol-dele-03.jpg\" alt=\"Como conseguir tu diploma espa\u00f1ol DELE en 2021\" width=\"1000\" height=\"670\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_exams_like\"><\/span>What are the exams like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each exam has a written part and an oral part taken in front of an examiner.<\/p>\n<p>The exam duration and its degree of difficulty depend, of course, on the level. For example, for the A1 exam, the written part lasts 95 minutes, while for the B2 exam, it lasts 190 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The DELE exams test your reading, writing and speaking skills.<\/p>\n<p>The B2 exam, for example, consists of 4 parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading comprehension (70 minutes): the candidate answers several multiple-choice questions based on 4 texts.<\/li>\n<li>Written expression (80 minutes): the candidate must complete a written interaction task (for example a personal letter or email) and a composition (between 150 and 180 words each).<\/li>\n<li>Listening comprehension (40 minutes): the candidate answers several multiple-choice questions based on oral texts (opinions, news articles, conversations or interviews).<\/li>\n<li>Oral expression (20 minutes): following a 20-minute preparation period, the candidate presents the topics to the examiner and has an informal conversation with them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prepare\"><\/span>How to prepare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We recommend that you give yourself plenty of time to prepare for the DELE and that you make a study plan.<\/p>\n<p>Even if your language level is good, you can fail if you aren\u2019t familiar with the exam format and if you\u2019ve never practised under exam conditions. That is, with no extra help and with a time limit.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s advisable to give yourself 3 to 6 months, depending on how much time you have during the week and the level of certification that you want, to prepare for the exam.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/examenes.cervantes.es\/es\/dele\/que-es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">On the official DELE website, you\u2019ll find exams so you can practise.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, the best way to practise the language is to immerse yourself in it by reading (newspapers, magazines, web pages, novels), listening (films, series, radio, etc.) and practising conversation (it\u2019s usually easy to find natives to practise with on the internet).<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have any Spanish friends, join classes or conversation groups, go to places that Spanish speakers go to, or find a Spanish student to do a language exchange with.<\/p>\n<p>The most important thing is to just get started and not be afraid to make mistakes (and to be corrected!).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_take_the_DELE_exam\"><\/span>Where can I take the DELE exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The DELE exams are organised by the Spanish Instituto Cervantes. However, it\u2019s possible to take the exams in many other countries <a href=\"https:\/\/examenes.cervantes.es\/es\/dele\/donde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">(check which is the closest exam centre to you)<\/a>. Each year, between February and November, there are various opportunities to take the exam.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that you need to sign up two or three months in advance, and registration works on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/examenes.cervantes.es\/es\/dele\/cuando\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">check the calendar regularly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Exam results can be viewed and downloaded from the internet about 3 months after the exam. Each candidate receives a user and password to be able to access the Instituto Cervantes\u2019 information service.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that taking an exam can cost you between 88 euros (A1) and 160 euros (C2).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6451 size-full\" title=\"Como conseguir tu diploma espa\u00f1ol DELE en 2021\" src=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-maus-school-diploma-espanol-dele-04.jpg\" alt=\"Como conseguir tu diploma espa\u00f1ol DELE en 2021\" width=\"1000\" height=\"670\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/cursos-presenciales-de-espanol\/#examen-dele\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Maus School, you can take the DELE exams; we\u2019re an official DELE exam centre authorised and certified by the Instituto Cervantes.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got semi-intensive and intensive courses to help you prepare. The DELE pass rate among our students is 95%!<\/p>\n<p>You have the opportunity to certify your Spanish level and discover a world of study and work possibilities. Take advantage of it and contact us today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to obtain a DELE Spanish Diploma The Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) certify a person\u2019s level of competence in the Spanish language. They are official qualifications recognised by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training of Spain. 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