The Cervantes Institute in New York

The Instituto Cervantes is the institution established by Spain in 1991 to promote and teach Spanish and to disseminate the culture of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. The institution’s headquarters are located in Madrid and in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid), the birthplace of the writer Miguel de Cervantes. It also has a presence in 103 cities across 52 countries.

The work of the Instituto Cervantes is led by representatives from the academic and cultural spheres in Spain and Latin America. In New York, it collaborates with museums, galleries, theaters, publishing houses, and other American cultural institutions, as well as Spanish and Latin American ones.

Our institution is also responsible for:

• Administering the Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) exams, as well as issuing official certificates and diplomas to participants in our courses.
• Organizing Spanish language courses.
• Organizing training courses for Spanish teachers.
• Supporting Hispanists in their activities.
• Promoting cultural activities in collaboration with other organizations.

Studying Spanish at the Instituto Cervantes in New York is not just about learning the language: it is an experience that allows you to explore and discover the diverse cultures of the Hispanic world through our cultural activities and the collections of our library, which offers a wide selection of Spanish and Latin American literature, films, music, magazines, and newspapers from the Spanish-speaking world.