Instituto Cervantes chicago

The Instituto Cervantes is the institution created by Spain in 1991 to promote and teach Spanish and to spread 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 is also present in 103 cities across 52 countries.

The work of the Instituto Cervantes is guided by representatives from the academic, cultural, and literary worlds of Spain and Latin America. In Chicago, it collaborates with museums, galleries, theaters, publishers, and other cultural institutions.

Our institution is also responsible for:

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

Studying Spanish at the Instituto Cervantes in Chicago is not only about learning the language; it is an opportunity to experience, explore, and discover the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world through our cultural activities. Our library collection also offers a wide selection of Spanish and Latin American literature, films, music, magazines, and newspapers from the Spanish-speaking world.