Instituto Cervantes Certifications in India


Among the Instituto Cervantes' academic lines of work, assessment activities and their administrative dimension—certification—stand out due to their significance in teaching and learning processes and in teacher training.

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DELE
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DELE
FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
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SIELE
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DADIC

What are the differences between the DELE and the SIELE?

The DELE Spanish diplomas and the International Spanish Language Assessment Service (SIELE) are two complementary services within the range of exams offered by the Instituto Cervantes to meet the diverse needs of various users. Both are internationally recognized and backed by highly prestigious institutions that guarantee their quality standards and best practices.
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DADIC Diplomas


The Instituto Cervantes teaching accreditation diplomas (DADIC) are valid indefinitely and enjoy broad national and international recognition; furthermore, they are backed by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training.

There are three Instituto Cervantes DADIC diplomas:

  • DADIC Independent. Certifies that the holder possesses the basic competencies required to professionally teach Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) for general purposes.
  • DADIC Expert. Certifies that the holder can effectively carry out teaching duties across various ELE teaching and learning contexts while actively participating in their educational institution.
  • DADIC Trainer. Certifies that the holder can plan, implement, analyze, and adjust initiatives for the training and professional development of current or future ELE teachers.​​​​​

For educational institutions


As a public body, the Instituto Cervantes is subject to the Law on Transparency, Access to Public Information, and Good Governance. Consequently, it is its duty to help expand and strengthen transparency in public activity, regulate and guarantee the right of access to information regarding its operations, and establish the good governance obligations that public officials must fulfill..