DELE Exam Preparation

D.E.L.E. Official Exams Preparation Courses

The DELE course

DELE stands for Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera, or "Spanish as a Foreign Language Diploma". It is the only certificate for non-native Spanish speakers that is officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. This diploma is of great international value for those who are going to study at a Spanish University and who want to work, or are going to work in a Spanish speaking environment. We advise everyone taking a long term Spanish course to take the DELE examination.

You can follow the DELE preparation courses for the Certificado Inicial (CIE), Diploma Intermedio (DIE) and the most advanced Diploma Superior (DSE) at all the don Quijote Spanish schools in Spain and Latin America. Up to today, a very high percentage of our students have succeeded. This does not guarantee that you will successfully pass the official DELE exam, as this always depends upon various circumstances. However, we do guarantee you the high quality of these courses.

DELE CourseYou will enjoy a friendly atmosphere while taking a DELE preparation course

The place and time of the course are fully harmonized with the examination dates established by the Spanish Ministry of Education. Because of practical advantages most students take the DELE exam in Spain, although it is also possible to take the test outside Spain. The examination fees are set each year by the Spanish Ministry, the Instituto Cervantes and each examination center.

The deadline for enrollment is usually one month before the DELE exam date.

Examinations are held 3 times a year: May, August and November.

Students who wish to enroll for the DELE tests can contact the Spanish Embassy, the Spanish Consulate, the Instituto Cervantes or our offices.



Exam dates:
25th May
24th August
9th November

General registration periods for the DELE examinations 2012:
- May 2012 exam period: From the 27th February to the 20th April inclusive.
- August 2012 exam period: From the 2nd to the 27th July inclusive.
- November 2012 exam period: From the 3rd September to 5th October inclusive.

Register with don Quijote for the 2012 examinations

FEDELE registration centers for the DELE exam:
don Quijote Barcelona - More information
don Quijote Madrid - More information
don Quijote Granada - More information
don Quijote Salamanca - More information
don Quijote Tenerife - More information
don Quijote Valencia - More information
don Quijote Guanajuato (Mexico) - More information

Students interested in taking the DELE exam can get in contact with the Spanish Embassy in their country, the Consulate, Instituto Cervantes or with us.

Price list

  • In Spain
  • In Latin America
DELE Preparation Course
20 classes/week
Preparation Course B1 - B2 2 weeks 405 €
4 weeks 710 €
Preparation Course C1 - C2 2 weeks 450 €
4 weeks 780 €
DELE Preparation Course
20 classes/week
B1 - B2 4 weeks $ 776
C1 - C2 4 weeks $ 995

Practical Information

Duration 2 or 4 weeks
Frequency 20 lessons per week
Classes DELE B1, B2 and C1: maximum of 16 students per group DELE C2: maximum of 12 students per group
Start dates 2-week course: May 14, Aug 13, Oct 29
4-week course: Apr 30, Jul 30, Oct 15
Level DELE B1: B1 (basic) DELE B2: B2 (intermediate) DELE C2: C2 (advanced)
Age Range Minimum 18 years old
The School Mexico: Guanajuato, Oaxaca, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta
Spain: Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Salamanca, Tenerife, Valencia
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