DELE Exam at Durham

Registration now open for May 2023 DELE examination session at Durham University

The next DELE examination session at Durham University will take place in May 2023. Registration is open now and until March 3 2023. 

What is DELE?

DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) is a Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language, issued by Instituto Cervantes, on behalf of the Spanish government.

Why get the DELE?

Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world, with approximately 400 million native speakers. It has official status in 21 countries.

The DELE is the only internationally recognised Diploma of Spanish. It is recognised in the commercial and business world as well as in the public civil service sector, and in educational institutions. It can help employment prospects and access to further education.

What levels are available?

There are six levels, based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages): A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2. A description of each level, exam formats and lengths can be found on the official DELE website.

We also offer the DELE exam for young learners and schools at A1 and A2 / B1 level. 

Exam dates and fees for the May 2023 session

Please note that we are taking registrations through our evening course booking system; please therefore ignore any references to courses; it is an examination only which you are registering for.

Timings within the exam listings are approximate at this stage and will be confirmed nearer the exam date.

Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw (with full refund) examinations should they not recruit a minimum number of candidates.

Contacts:

Mari Carmen Maya Medina, DELE Examinations Officer, Assistant Teaching Fellow, Department of Hispanic Studies, School of Modern Languages and Cultures, Durham University, Elvet Riverside, Durham, DH1 3JT, UK.

Tel: +44 (0)191 334 3459
Email: m.c.maya@durham.ac.uk

Official DELE website:

• English Version
• Spanish Version