Spanish Exams DELE
Cervantes Institute Exams Preparation
 DELE course description
DELE Preparatory courses provide the specialized Spanish training to pass D.E.L.E. exams, the most prestigious exams of Spanish as Foreign Language and the only certificate for non-native Spanish speakers that is officially recognized: Diplomas in Spanish as Foreign Language of Instituto Cervantes (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera - DELE).
The Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language (D.E.L.E.), granted by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, are official qualifications certifying levels of competence in the Spanish language. It is the only certificate for non-native Spanish speakers that is officially recognized.
The D.E.L.E. exams consist of three levels:
— Diploma in Spanish - Beginner level - D.E.L.E. for Spanish beginners level
Certifies sufficient proficiency to cope with a range of situations requiring elementary use of the language.
— Diploma in Spanish - Intermediate level - D.E.L.E. for Spanish intermediate levelCertifies sufficient proficiency to communicate in everyday situations, which do not require a specialised knowledge of the Spanish language.
— Diploma in Spanish - Proficiency level - D.E.L.E. for Spanish Proficiency level
Certifies sufficient proficiency to communicate in situations requiring advanced use of Spanish and an understanding of Spanish culture.
Zador Spanish schools in Alicante or Vitoria offer 4 or 5 weeklong Spanish course Programs, with 20 lessons per week of General Spanish course and 5 lessons specifically geared towards preparing D.E.L.E. exams.
In addition to the D.E.L.E. Preparatory Spanish course, you have complementary materials for the preparation of the exams in the language lab, so you can practice a bit more.
To take the Beginners Diploma exam you must attend the Intermediate Spanish Level 2 (Level 5); the Advanced Spanish Level (Level 7) for the Intermediate Diploma, and the Superior Spanish Level (Level 8) for the Proficiency Diploma.
If your Spanish level is not high enough, you can attend a General Spanish Course before attending a specific DELE Preparatory Spanish course.
For more information about D.E.L.E exams, consult Instituto Cervantes Exams Web site to know this year’s official exam dates.
The starting dates of DELE Preparation courses are fixed according to the Exam Dates. Registration starts approximately two months before DELE examination and will be open for approximately one month.
 DELE Spanish course characteristics
| Language schools |
Alicante Spanish schools and Vitoria Spanish school |
| Levels |
Medium Intermediate Spanish, Advanced and Superior levels of Spanish. |
| Duration |
Minimum 4 or 5 weeks Spanish course |
| Spanish lessons day |
5 Spanish lessons per day: :4 general Spanish lessons plus 2 Spanish lessons especially designed to prepare DELE exams papers. |
| Spanish lessons week |
30 Spanish classes per week |
| Classes timetable |
9:30 to 11:00 , 11:30 to 13:00 and 13:30 to 15:00.
Spanish classes are generally held in the morning. However depending on your Spanish level, you may have morning or afternoon Spanish clases (The school assigns the class timetable).
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| First day at the Spanish school |
The first day of class you must arrive 15 minutes ahead of the regular schedule. |
| Minimum age |
16 years old |
| Students per group |
Minimum age – 16 years old. |
| Requirements |
To prepare DELE Beginner Level exam: before starting DELEcourse, you must have Level 4.
To prepare DELE Intermediate Level exam: before starting DELE course, you must have Level 6.
To prepare DELE Proficiency Level exam: before starting DELE course, you must have Level 7. |
| Notes |
If your Spanish level is not high enough, you can take a Spanish course before attending a DELE Spanish course.
If there are only 1 or 4 students with the same level, DELE lessons will be reduced to 5 lessons per week. |
 DELE Spanish course price 2008
| Weeks |
Price per week |
| Prices |
€ 245
(165 General Spanish + 80 DELE lessons) |
- Registration Fee: € 60
- Material and/or book not included in the price.
 DELE courses starting dates 2008
- DELE course starting dates 2008 for all levels :
- 21 April, 28 July, 27 October
- If you want to prepare DELE exams in other dates, please enquire.
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