Exam centres

Where can you take the DELE?

The DELE is taken at exam centres recognised by the Instituto Cervantes, in Spain and in other countries. These are the kinds of centre the rules allow, and how to find yours.

Kinds of exam centre

Under Royal Decree 1137/2002 (article 5), you can take the DELE at:

Instituto Cervantes centres.
Universities and official language schools, in Spain or abroad, that are authorised to run the exam.
Spanish education centres abroad.
Other public or private institutions, Spanish or foreign, that work with the Instituto Cervantes.

Royal Decree 1137/2002 (BOE) (opens in a new tab)

How to find your centre

Use the DELE page of the Instituto Cervantes, or ask at the Instituto Cervantes in your city.
Confirm that the centre offers your level in the session you want: not every session includes every level.
Ask the fee, the registration deadline and the day of the speaking paper.

DELE page of the Instituto Cervantes How to register

Common questions

Where can the DELE be taken?

Under Royal Decree 1137/2002, at Instituto Cervantes centres, at authorised universities and official language schools, at Spanish education centres abroad, and at other institutions that work with the Instituto Cervantes.

Can I take the DELE outside Spain?

Yes. The rules include universities and official language schools in Spain and abroad, as well as Instituto Cervantes centres in other countries.

How do I find an exam centre?

Use the DELE page of the Instituto Cervantes, or ask at the Instituto Cervantes in your city. Before you register, confirm that the centre offers your level in that session: not every session includes every level.

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.

A1 sample A2 sample B1 sample B2 sample

DELE Claro is an independent project. It is not affiliated with the Instituto Cervantes and is not endorsed by it.