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Autonomous DADIC
Diplomas de Acreditación Docente del Instituto Cervantes (DADIC)
The DADIC Autónomo is a diploma that certifies that the teacher has the basic necessary skills for the professional practice of teaching Spanish as a foreign language (ELE) for general purposes. In order to obtain this diploma, it is necessary to pass two exams.
Please refer to the following informational brochures for a complete description of the diploma and how to obtain it:
- Information on the DADIC Autónomo Diploma
- Information on the Exam preparation course to obtain the DADIC Autónomo Diploma
DADIC Autónomo Exam Sessions 2026-2027
The DADIC Autónomo exam will take place in person at the Instituto Cervantes in New York on the following dates:
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Exam dates: The week of May 31 to June 4, 2027.
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Registration deadline: May 10th.
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The registration fee for the DADIC Autónomo Examination at Instituto Cervantes New York is USD 900.
To access complete information about the exam, you can download the informative brochure (coming soon). Meanwhile, as orientation, you can download the informative brochure for DADIC Autonomo exam 2025-2026.
Preparation for Teaching Accreditation from Instituto Cervantes (DADIC Autónomo)
To prepare for the DADIC Autónomo exam and develop basic competencies as a teacher of Spanish as a foreign language, there is an option to take the teacher training course Preparation for Teaching Accreditation from Instituto Cervantes (DADIC Autónomo). This blended and highly practical course covers an initial stage of teaching competence development and prepares candidates to obtain the first level of the Instituto Cervantes Teaching Accreditation Diploma (DADIC Autónomo), certifying theoretical and practical knowledge with the endorsement of Instituto Cervantes.
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Dates:
Module I: January 25 to March 19, 2027. Online module.
Module II: March 29 to May 7, 2027. Blended module. Includes in-person teaching practice and a mock exam. The rest is online. Registration deadline for both modules: January 19. -
Workload: 140 hours over 4 months.
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Format: Online course (Module I). Blended course (Module II).
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Price: $1980 USD per module.
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Discount: $1485 USD if registered before November 16th.
For more information about the Preparation Course for Teaching Accreditation from Instituto Cervantes, you can consult the following informative brochure (coming soon). You can find the 2025-2026 Academic Year Program in this informative brochure for your reference.
Other Ways to Prepare for the DADIC Self-Study Exam
Candidates may take the exam directly without completing any specific training. The Instituto Cervantes makes the DADIC Autónomo Exam Guide available to all interested parties; it is intended for both exam candidates and anyone interested in detailed information about the exam and the guarantees it offers.
The following are also available:
- Tutoring Program for the Instituto Cervantes’ DADIC Autónomo Teaching Certification. This is an individualized program in which participants submit a recorded class to the Instituto Cervantes; examiners then analyze the recording to identify areas for improvement in preparation for the exam. The recording must be submitted 45 days before the scheduled date of the DADIC Autónomo exam.
- Guide Course for the Autonomous DADIC Exam. This course is available to those who register for the DADIC exam and have experience and training in teaching Spanish to foreigners. It lasts 3 hours: 1 session of 3 hours of synchronous online tutoring.
For more information about these options for preparing for the Autonomous DADIC Exam, please consult the Autonomous DADIC Exam brochure or write to us at: classprogram@cervantes.es