Training for the DELE 2025 test

What is DELE ?

The DELE is a diploma awarded by the Cervantes Institute on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training . Accessible to all, the certification allows everyone to have their Spanish skills officially recognized on the scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR), from level A1 to level C2.

Recognized internationally, this official diploma is accepted by public and private institutions (administrations, universities, schools and businesses) throughout the world. Indeed, holding the DELE may be required to enter a university program in Spain, to apply for a job requiring Spanish proficiency or to apply for Spanish nationality (B2 level required).

Once obtained, the DELE is valid for life.

The DELE exams

Each general DELE diploma (from A1 to C2) includes several tests designed to assess the four fundamental language skills: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and speaking. The number of sections and the difficulty vary depending on the level targeted.

Reading comprehension 

The written comprehension test is called:

• Reading comprehension (written comprehension) for DELE A1 to B2;
• Reading comprehension and use of language (written comprehension and use of language) for DELE C1;
• Uso de la lengua, comprensión de lectura y auditiva (use of language, written and oral comprehension) for the DELE C2 (the written comprehension test and the oral comprehension test are combined into a single test for this level).

Depending on the level taken, the test is made up of several parts (reading one or more texts) accompanied by questions.

Listening comprehension 

The oral comprehension test is called:

• Comprensión auditoriva (oral comprehension) for DELE A1 to B2;
• Auditory understanding and use of language (oral comprehension and use of language) for DELE C1;
• Uso de la lengua, comprensión de lectura y auditiva (use of language, written and oral comprehension) for the DELE C2 (the written comprehension test and the oral comprehension test are combined into a single test for this level).

Depending on the level, it includes 4 or 5 parts (listening to one or more audio documents) and 25 to 30 questions.

Written expression 

The written expression test is called:

• Written expression and interaction (written expression and interaction) for DELE A1 to B2;
• Written expression, mediation and interaction (written expression, mediation and interaction) for DELE C1 and C2.

In this test, candidates must write 2 or 3 texts according to given instructions.

Oral expression 

The last oral expression test is called:

• Oral expression and interaction (oral expression and interaction) for DELE A1 to B2;
• Expression, mediación e interacción oral (oral expression, mediation and interaction) for DELE C1 and C2.

It covers 3 or 4 parts which differ depending on the level passed:

• A1: a presentation, a talk on a given subject, then an exchange with the examiner;
• A2: a presentation on a given subject, the description of a photo, and an exchange in a role play;
• B1: a brief presentation, participation in a conversation, description of a photo then an exchange in a role play;
• B2: an evaluation of different solutions and an exchange with the examiner, the description of an imagined situation based on a photograph, the expression of an opinion on the data of a survey;
• C1: a presentation on a given subject, an exchange on a given subject and a negotiation;
• C2: an oral presentation, a discussion on the topic of the presentation, then a discussion around newspaper headlines.

The 2 versions of DELE

The DELE is available in two versions. Depending on their level and age, candidates must choose the version and then the level to obtain the desired diploma:

• The general DELE consists of 6 independent diplomas corresponding to the 6 levels of the CEFR scale (DELE A1, DELE A2, DELE B1, DELE B2, DELE C1 and DELE C2). It is intended for people over 16 years old, regardless of their level of education and nationality;
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• The DELE school exam is aimed at children and adolescents aged 11 to 17 and allows certification of levels A1 and A2/B1.

Understanding the notation

For DELE A1 to C1, the 4 tests are individually marked out of 25 points, for a total of 100 points. Correct answers earn points and incorrect answers are not penalized.

The tests are grouped into two blocks:

• Block 1: written comprehension and expression (50 points);
• Block 2: oral comprehension and expression (50 points).

To validate the diploma, you must obtain at least 30 points out of 50 in each block and achieve a minimum overall score of 60/100.

For the DELE C2, the tests are marked out of 33.33 points (33.34 for the last test), for a total of 100 points. To validate the diploma, you must obtain at least 20 points in each test and achieve a minimum overall score of 60/100.

Results are published approximately three months after the exam and are communicated to the email address provided during registration.

How to train for the DELE ?

Like any official language diploma, the DELE requires rigorous preparation and a good understanding of the format of the tests.

To make your training easier, PrepMyFuture offers online preparation including 40 course sheets, more than 600 practice exercises for each level taken, 2 practice tests and 1 DELE mini-test to prepare you under exam conditions. Try the DELE preparation for free!

Whatever your level of Spanish, the contents of our programs are trilingual (French, Spanish and English) and cover preparation for the DELE B1 test and preparation for the DELE B2 test .

How to register for the exam ?

If you plan to take the diploma in France, DELE registration is done through the Cervantes Institute offices (located in Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris, and Toulouse). For other countries, you can consult the complete list of offices on the official website. Depending on the center, registration can be done online, in person, or by email.

To register for the DELE, you must provide a valid email address, a photocopy of your identity document and make payment.

In 2025, the registration fees for taking the DELE in France amount to:

• 112 euros for the DELE A1 (and A1 school);
• 122 euros for the DELE A2;
• 144 euros for the DELE B1 (and A2/B1 school);
• 188 euros for the DELE B2;
• 195 euros for the DELE C1;
• 200 euros for the DELE C2.

Students also have the option to request group registration.

Where to take the DELE test?

You can take the DELE exam at one of the 1,000 Cervantes Institute test centers located in over 100 countries. A list of all DELE test centers is available on the Cervantes Institute's official website.

Why take the DELE ?

Issued by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Professional Training, DELE diplomas are the most widely used Spanish as a foreign language certifications in the world.

Obtaining a DELE diploma can be useful to you in several situations:

• To apply for a job requiring Spanish proficiency: the DELE is recognized and accepted as reliable proof of your level of Spanish by many companies, chambers of commerce and administrations around the world;
• To enter a Spanish university or business school: the DELE B2 is often required for foreign students wishing to enroll in a Spanish-speaking university course (in Spain or Latin America);
• To obtain Spanish nationality (a DELE A2 level or higher is required).

Tips for passing the DELE

Before you start preparing for the DELE, identify the level you want to pass (from A1 to C2) and make sure that it corresponds to the requirements of your project (for example, at least level B2 for enrollment in a Spanish university).

We recommend planning your DELE preparation over several weeks. First, work on the four tests (reading, listening, writing, and speaking) separately. Once you've mastered the format of each test, practice with the practice tests to practice in exam-like conditions and improve your time management.

Finally, remember that success on the DELE requires regular exposure to the language: read the Spanish press, listen to podcasts, and watch Spanish-language films or series in their original version as often as possible. The more familiar you are with the language, the more fluency and confidence you will gain on exam day. Your DELE success starts here: a free test at PrepMyFuture!

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