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[What is DELE]

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WHAT IS DELE

Official Spanish qualification

The DELE (Diplomas of Spanish) are official qualifications that certify your proficiency and command of Spanish. Awarded by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of Spain’s Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, they provide the perfect way to demonstrate your skills in the language.

What makes DELE special?

The Instituto Cervantes manages all aspects of the DELE: from academic and administrative matters to financial ones. All under the regulations of Royal Decrees 1137/2002, 264/2008 and 1004/2015.

The Instituto Cervantes manages all aspects of the DELE: from academic and administrative matters to financial ones. All under the regulations of Royal Decrees 1137/2002, 264/2008 and 1004/2015.

Quality and transparency at every stage

The Instituto Cervantes follows the highest international standards across all processes:

  • Design of the exam papers: Always tailored to different needs and levels.
  • Management and administration: Including options for special arrangements.
  • Marking: With a clear system for reviewing results.
  • User support: Resolving any queries or complaints efficiently.

It is not necessary to take a specific course or have passed previous levels in order to register for a DELE exam. You decide when and how to take the step.

[Fees and Registration]

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FEES AND REGISTRATION

DELE Exams (General and Young learners) in Australia and New Zealand

Documents required for registration
To complete your registration, you will need a unique, active email address and the following documents:

  • The registration confirmation.

    Original passport or official photo ID.

    For DELE A2 candidates in Spain: original TIE and passport. EU citizens may present their EU citizen family member residence card or their original national identity document.

    The exam notification sent by the center where you registered.

DELE for Young Learners 2026
GENERAL

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2
PRICE 160.00 AU$ 195.00 AU$ 235.00 AU$ 265.00 AU$ 275.00 AU$ 285.00 AU$
IC* 144.00 AU$ 175.50 AU$ 211.50 AU$ 238.50 AU$ 247.50 AU$ 265.50 AU$
Include students who are currently enrolled in a Spanish course at the Instituto Cervantes Melbourne extension
Include students who are currently enrolled in a Spanish course at the Instituto Cervantes Melbourne extension
DELE for Young Learners 2026
YOUNG LEARNERS

A1

A2 / B1

B2 / C1
PRICE 160.00 AU$ 235.00 AU$ 275.00 AU$
IC* 144.00 AU$ 211.50 AU$ 247.50 AU$
Include students who are currently enrolled in a Spanish course at the Instituto Cervantes Melbourne extension
Include students who are currently enrolled in a Spanish course at the Instituto Cervantes Melbourne extension
DELE for Young Learners 2026
GENERAL

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2
PRICE 120.00 NZ$ 125.00 NZ$ 140.00 NZ$ 150.00 NZ$ 250.00 NZ$ 265.00 NZ$
Price in New Zealand Dollars
Price in New Zealand Dollars
DELE for Young Learners 2026
YOUNG LEARNERS

A1

A2 / B1

B2 / C1
PRICE 120.00 NZ$ 140.00 NZ$ 250.00 NZ$
Price in New Zealand Dollars
Price in New Zealand Dollars
[Exam sessions]

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CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS

Upcoming DELE exams 2026

Información del contenido

DELE SESSIONS

OFFICIAL EXAM DATE 

LEVELS

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

CENTRES
MAY Friday, 22 May Young learners: A1, A2/B1
& B2/C1		 8 April MELBOURNE
SYDNEY
Saturday, 23 May General: A1, A2, B1,
B2, C1, C2		 8 de abril MELBOURNE
SYDNEY
OCTOBER Friday, 16 October General: B1, B2 and C1

02 September

 SYDNEY
Saturday, 17 October General: A2 02 September SYDNEY
NOVEMBER Friday, 13 November Young learners: A1, A2/B1
& B2/C1		 30 September BRISBANE
MELBOURNE
SYDNEY
PERTH
Saturday, 14 November General: A1, B1,
B2, C1, C2		 30 September BRISBANE
MELBOURNE
SYDNEY
PERTH
People who wish to acquire Spanish nationality can visit the CCSE official website
People who wish to acquire Spanish nationality can visit the CCSE official website
Información del contenido

DELE SESSIONS

OFFICIAL EXAM DATE

LEVELS

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

CENTRES
MAY Viernes, 22 mayo Young learners: A1, A2/B1
& B2/C1		 8 April CHRISTCHURCH
Sábado, 23 mayo General: A1, A2, B1,
B2, C1, C2		 8 April CHRISTCHURCH
NOVEMBER Friday, 13 November Young learners: A1, A2/B1
& B2/C1 - General: A2

30 September

 AUCKLAND
(Happy Study)
Saturday, 14 November General: A1, B1,
B2, C1, C2		 30 September AUCKLAND
(Happy Study)
People who wish to acquire Spanish nationality can visit the CCSE official website.
People who wish to acquire Spanish nationality can visit the CCSE official website.
[The exam]

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THE EXAM

What it involves

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A1
Beginner

The Diploma of Spanish Level A1 is your gateway to demonstrating that you have the basic language skills needed to get by in Spanish. This diploma certifies that you are able to:

  • Understand and use everyday expressions commonly used in any Spanish‑speaking context, suitable for meeting immediate needs.
  • Ask for and provide basic personal information, such as details about yourself or your daily life.
  • Interact at an elementary level with native speakers, provided they speak slowly, clearly and are willing to cooperate.
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A2
Basic / Initial
The Spanish Diploma Level A2 certifies that you have the necessary ability to get by in Spanish in everyday situations close to your environment. This diploma certifies that you can:
  • Understand and use frequent expressions related to areas relevant to you, such as basic information about yourself and your family, shopping, places of interest or work-related activities.
  • Take part in simple, direct exchanges, dealing with familiar or routine topics. You can also describe your past and aspects of your surroundings in basic terms.
  • Meet immediate communication needs in everyday contexts.
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B1
Intermediate
The Diploma of Spanish Level B1 certifies the user’s ability to:
  • Understand the main points of spoken and written texts in standard varieties of the language that are not overly localised, provided they deal with familiar matters related to work, study or everyday life.
  • Cope with most situations and contexts within these areas of use.
  • Produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics or those of personal interest, such as describing experiences, events, wishes, plans and aspirations, or expressing opinions.
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B2
Upper Intermediate
The Diploma of Spanish Level B2 certifies the user’s ability to:
  • Understand the essential points of complex spoken and written texts, including those dealing with abstract topics, presented in different varieties of Spanish or of a technical nature, particularly when they relate to specialised fields of knowledge to which the user has had access.
  • Interact with all types of speakers with a sufficient degree of fluency and naturalness so that communication requires no particular effort from either interlocutor.
  • Produce clear and detailed texts on a wide range of subjects, including those involving analysis, debate or the defence of a point of view.
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c1
Advanced
The Diploma of Spanish Level C1 certifies the user’s ability to:
  • Be able to handle with ease a wide range of spoken and written texts of some length in any variety of the language, recognising implicit meanings, attitudes and intentions where they occur.
  • Express themselves fluently, spontaneously and with no apparent effort.
  • Consistently find the most appropriate form of expression for the situation and context, whether social, professional or academic.
  • Use the language flexibly and effectively, demonstrating accurate control when producing complex texts and making effective use of organisational and cohesive devices to structure them.
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C2
Superior
The Diploma of Spanish Level C2 certifies the user’s ability to:
  • Be able to operate effectively in any situation requiring the understanding of virtually everything heard or read, regardless of the length of the texts, their complexity or degree of abstraction, the level of familiarity with the topics addressed, the variety of language used, or the need to make inferences or perform other interpretative operations in order to understand their content.
  • Express themselves spontaneously with a very high degree of fluency and exceptional semantic and grammatical precision, enabling them to distinguish subtle shades of meaning even in highly specialised and complex academic and professional contexts.
[Prepare for the exam]

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[Results]

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Grades