DELE: Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language

The "Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE)" issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry for Education, are official qualifications accrediting levels of competence and command of the Spanish language.

* Diploma de Español Nivel A1 (Starter level): This qualification attests to sufficient linguistic ability for a very basic range of the most commonly simple expressions used in the Spanish-speaking world and in order to satisfy inmediate needs of a concrete type.

* Diploma de Español Nivel A2 (Waystage or Elementary level): This qualification attests to sufficient linguistic ability for understanding a basic range of the commonly simple and immediate relevance of expressions used in the Spanish-speaking world (basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

* Diploma de Español Nivel B1 (Inicial / Beginner level): This qualification attests to sufficient linguistic ability for understanding and responding appropriately in most normal day-to-day situations and for expressing desires and needs in a basic way.

* Diploma de Español Nivel B2 (Intermedio / Intermediate level): This qualification validates sufficient linguistic ability to get by in average day-to-day situations in normal communication circumstances, which do not require specialized use of the language.

* Diploma de español Nivel C1: At this level, users are expected to be able to use the structures of a language with ease and fluency. Users are able to adapt their language use to a variety of social situations, and express opinions and take part in discussiones and arguments in a culturally acceptable way.

* Diploma de Español Nivel C2 (Superior / Proficiency level): This qualification accredits the necessary linguistic competence to integrate in situations requiring an advanced use of the language and knowledge of the cultural customs embedded within it.

The University of Salamanca collaborates with the Instituto Cervantes in the development of the examinations and in the marking of the examination papers.

Examinations for the Diplomas in Spanish (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2) will be held
on the following dates during 2011:

MAY 2011
Friday 20th and Saturday 21st of May, according to the country of registration.
Registration dates: From 21st February to 15th April, both inclusive.
The registration period in Italy is the 1st February to the 31st March, both inclusive.

AUGUST 2011
Friday 19th of August.
Registration dates: From 11th July to 29th, both inclusive.

NOVEMBER 2011
Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of November, according to the country of registration.
Registration dates: From 1st September to 14th October, both inclusive.
The DELE preparation courses are "on demand".

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