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Learning Spanish in Chicago
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Certification Exams at Instituto Cervantes Chicago
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Cultural Activities in Chicago
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The CCSE test (Constitutional and Sociocultural Knowledge of Spain) is an exam that assesses knowledge of the Spanish Constitution and Spain’s social and cultural reality.
Passing the CCSE test is a requirement for obtaining Spanish citizenship in certain cases.
The selection of Spanish as a foreign language teachers at Instituto Cervantes centers abroad is carried out through a public call for applications, published via the Instituto Cervantes Electronic Office or the General Access Point of the Spanish General State Administration.
The selection process consists of three stages: a merits assessment, a written test, and an interview. To pass the selection process, candidates must meet the requirements set out in each call for applications. The Instituto Cervantes publishes a syllabus outlining the knowledge required for candidates wishing to become teachers at the Instituto Cervantes.
The Instituto Cervantes Teaching Accreditation Diplomas (DADIC) are the professional certification system used to accredit the training and qualifications of Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) teachers.
The first professional accreditation offered is the Instituto Cervantes Teaching Accreditation Diploma (DADIC Autónomo), which certifies that the teacher has the basic competencies required to practice the profession of teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) for general purposes.
To obtain the DADIC Autónomo diploma, candidates must pass two examination tests, which are administered at Instituto Cervantes centers that have certified examiners.
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), developed by the Council of Europe, is the international standard that defines language proficiency—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—in a foreign language. It is used worldwide to describe learners’ language skills on a scale ranging from A1, a basic level, to C2, for those who have an exceptional command of the language.
The certifications administered by the Instituto Cervantes and the training it provides are based on the CEFR, as are the reference levels established in its Curricular Plan.
AVE Global is the Instituto Cervantes’ online Spanish course platform, designed in accordance with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from A1 to C1.
It is made up of a total of 16 courses and 48 units, supported by teaching materials, videos, and interactive exercises. With them, learners can study Spanish online on any device in an effective and engaging way, either independently or, if they prefer, with the help of a tutor.
The DELE (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language) is the official Spanish language certificate awarded by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. Its levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2) correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
DELE diplomas officially certify, worldwide and permanently, a person’s level of Spanish proficiency, regardless of where they have learned the language or the method of learning they have used.
SIELE (International Spanish Language Assessment Service) is a service for evaluating and certifying Spanish language proficiency through electronic means, aimed at students and professionals worldwide.
The Instituto Cervantes Centre Accreditation System (SACIC) is the only international accreditation for centres that teach Spanish as a Foreign Language. Accredited Instituto Cervantes centres have international recognition and benefit from enhanced promotion and visibility of their Spanish course offerings worldwide.
In addition to being a quality seal, SACIC provides a framework for reflection on the activities of the accredited center, which is committed to the quality of its services and continuous improvement.
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31 W. Ohio Street. Chicago IL 60654
Tel. 3123351996
email: info.chicago@cervantes.org