DADIC Diplomas


The Instituto Cervantes Teaching Accreditation Diplomas (DADIC) are valid indefinitely and enjoy broad national and international recognition. They are also endorsed by the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional de España.

There are three Instituto Cervantes DADIC diplomas:

  • DADIC Autónomo (Independent Teacher). Certifies that the holder has the basic competencies required to teach Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) for general purposes.
  • DADIC Experto (Expert Teacher). Certifies that the holder can effectively carry out teaching activities in a variety of ELE teaching and learning contexts and actively contribute to the institution where they work.
  • DADIC Formador (Teacher Trainer). Certifies that the holder can plan, deliver, evaluate, and adapt training and professional development activities for current or future ELE teachers.


DADIC Autónomo Course at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago

The teacher training course “Preparation for the Instituto Cervantes Teaching Accreditation (DADIC Autónomo)” is focused on developing the basic competencies for teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) and all key teacher competencies.

The course covers an initial stage of teaching competence development and prepares participants for the first level of the Instituto Cervantes Teaching Accreditation Diploma (DADIC Autónomo), certifying both theoretical and practical knowledge with the guarantees of the Instituto Cervantes.