DADIC Diplomas


The Instituto Cervantes teaching accreditation diplomas (DADIC) are valid indefinitely and are widely recognized both nationally and internationally; furthermore, they are supported by the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional de España.

There are three types of DADIC diplomas offered by the Instituto Cervantes:

  • DADIC Autonomous. Certifies that the holder possesses the fundamental competencies required to teach Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) for general purposes.
  • DADIC Expert. Certifies that the holder is capable of effectively carrying out teaching duties across various Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) learning and teaching contexts, while also actively participating in the institution where they work.
  • DADIC Trainer. Certifies that the holder is capable of planning, developing, analyzing, and adjusting initiatives for the training and professional development of current or future teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE).​​​​​