When do DELE results come out?
The Instituto Cervantes exam guides say about three months after the exam. At A1 and A2 it is between one and three months, depending on the session.
After the exam
When do DELE results come out?
The Instituto Cervantes publishes the results about three months after the exam (at A1 and A2, between one and three months). Here is where you read them, what the grade means, and what you can do if you disagree.
Where you read the grade and the certificate
- In your Instituto Cervantes account you read your grades and download your certificates.
- The grade report shows the points for each paper. It only informs you: it is not the certificate. The final grade is “Apto” or “No apto”.
- The Director of the Instituto Cervantes issues DELE diplomas on behalf of the Ministry of Education.
- DELE diplomas do not expire.
Common questions
Where do I read my results?
In your Instituto Cervantes account. There you can read your grades and download your certificates.
What do “Apto” and “No apto” mean?
They are the final grade. From A1 to C1 you get “Apto” with at least 30 out of 50 in each of the two groups of papers. At C2 you need at least 20 on each of the three papers. The grade report shows the points for each paper, but it only informs you: it is not the certificate.
Can I ask for the mark to be reviewed?
Yes. If you disagree with your grade, you can send a written request for a review or a complaint to the Academic Directorate of the Instituto Cervantes, within the deadline they set.
Does the DELE diploma expire?
No. DELE diplomas do not expire.
Try the format with a sample
The samples are in Spanish. Each one has one task per paper. Listening opens without an account, with audio and a key.
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