DELE A1 (Instituto Cervantes) besteht aus 4 Teilen: Comprensión de lectura, Comprensión auditiva, Expresión e interacción escritas, Expresión e interacción orales. Bestehensgrenze: At least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking. Kosten: €112 in Spain (2026 price table). Ergebnis: About 2 months after the written exam; about 3 months for the May and November sessions. Geprüft 2026-09-30.
Termine, Orte und Wartezeiten
Fixed national dates (convocatorias) set by the Instituto Cervantes; DELE A1 is offered on the dates below. Reading, listening and writing are on the exam date; the oral may be on another day. Register before the deadline (about 5–8 weeks before). Quelle
- 1Registrierungin einem Prüfungszentrum des Instituto Cervantes, vor Anmeldeschluss des Prüfungstermins (convocatoria)
- 2Prüfungfester nationaler Prüfungstermin
- 3ErgebnisAbout 2 months after the written exam
- 4DiplomIndefinite — the DELE diploma does not expire.
| Prüfungstermin | Teil | Anmelden bis | Ergebnis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fr., 2. Apr. 2027in 151 Tagen | Lesen · Hören · Schreiben | Mi., 10. Feb. 2027Noch 100 Tage | — |
| Sa., 22. Mai 2027in 201 Tagen | Lesen · Hören · Schreiben | Mi., 7. Apr. 2027Noch 156 Tage | — |
| Sa., 13. Nov. 2027in 376 Tagen | Lesen · Hören · Schreiben | Mi., 29. Sept. 2027Noch 331 Tage | — |
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Wo
DELE exam centres in Spain recognised by the Instituto Cervantes; find them under "Dónde" on examenes.cervantes.es and register online with the centre. Quelle
Wartezeit & Ergebnisse
There are only a few DELE dates a year for each level and registration closes weeks before. Pick a date early; places at a centre can be limited. Quelle
About 2 months after the written exam; about 3 months for the May and November sessions. Results appear in your personal area online. Quelle
Auf einen Blick
Prüfungsteile105 min insgesamt
Comprensión de lecturaLesen · 4 tasks, 25 items45 Min.
- Format
- Written session, on paper
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 4 tasks, 25 items
- Aufgabentypen
- Short everyday texts; matching and multiple-choice tasks.
- Bewertung
- Max. 25 points
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Comprensión auditivaHören · 4 tasks, 25 items25 Min.
- Format
- Written session, audio in the room
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 4 tasks, 25 items
- Aufgabentypen
- Short everyday recordings with comprehension tasks.
- Bewertung
- Max. 25 points
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Expresión e interacción escritasSchreiben · 2 tasks25 Min.
- Format
- Written session
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 2 tasks
- Aufgabentypen
- Two short written interaction tasks on everyday topics.
- Bewertung
- Max. 25 points
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Expresión e interacción oralesSprechen · 3 tasks10 min + 10 min preparation
- Format
- Individual, with an examiner; may be on another day
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 3 tasks
- Aufgabentypen
- Introduce yourself, present a topic, short conversation with the examiner.
- Bewertung
- Max. 25 points
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
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Bewertung, Ergebnisse und Wiederholung
Two groups, 30 points each
Each test gives up to 25 points (100 in total). Group 1 = reading + listening, group 2 = writing + speaking. You pass (APTO) with at least 30 of 50 in both groups.[3]
How it is marked
Reading and listening are marked automatically; writing and speaking by trained examiners. The oral may be recorded for quality control.[5]
Results and diploma
Results come about 2 months after the written exam (about 3 months for the May and November sessions), in your personal area online. The diploma is sent by e-mail and can be downloaded.[5]
Review of your marks
You can ask for a review within one month; it costs 60% of the exam price, refunded if your result changes from NO APTO to APTO.[5]
Valid for life
DELE diplomas have official status and indefinite validity.[6]
Was wirklich geprüft wird
Abgeleitet aus den offiziellen Aufgaben- und Niveaubeschreibungen – nicht aus geleakten Fragen.
Comprensión de lectura
- Duration: 45 min; 4 tasks, 25 items.
- Short everyday texts; matching and multiple-choice tasks.
- CEFR A1 reading: understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, e.g. on notices, posters or in catalogues.
Comprensión auditiva
- Duration: 25 min; 4 tasks, 25 items.
- Short everyday recordings with comprehension tasks.
- CEFR A1 listening: recognise familiar words and very basic phrases about yourself, your family and surroundings, when people speak slowly and clearly.
Expresión e interacción escritas
- Duration: 25 min; 2 tasks.
- Two short written interaction tasks on everyday topics.
- CEFR A1 writing: write a short, simple postcard and fill in forms with personal details.
- Writing is in group 2 with speaking: a weak text must be balanced by the oral.
Expresión e interacción orales
- Duration: 10 min + 10 min preparation.
- Introduce yourself, present a topic, short conversation with the examiner.
- CEFR A1 speaking: ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics, if the other person helps.
Regeln, die du kennen musst
Wege & Niveaus2
Nationality by residence requires a DELE of at least A2. A1 is a first step.[1]
Spain has no national language or civic exam for residence permits: long-term residence asks for 5 years of legal residence, income and health insurance, not a test. DELE A2 and CCSE are for nationality.[7]
Anmeldung1
The Instituto Cervantes sets fixed exam dates (convocatorias) each year with a registration deadline about 5–8 weeks before. In Spain you register online with an exam centre; the price is shown when you buy.[8]
Kosten & Zahlung2
DELE A1 costs €112 in Spain in 2026. Prices depend on level and country.[4]
You can ask for a refund within 14 calendar days after registering. No refund if you do not show up, except serious, documented cases. In Spain you may change level, date or centre if both registration periods are open and places are free.[9]
Wiederholungen1
Results are not kept per part: if you fail, you register again and take all four tests.[9]
Angepasste Prüfungen1
Candidates with total hearing loss can be exempted from the tests that depend on hearing. Ask your exam centre about adaptations when you register.[9]
Am Prüfungstag
- 1Written tests on the official date
Reading, listening and writing are taken on the official exam date. The oral may be held on another day, shortly before or after.[2]
- 2What to bring
Your registration receipt, the official exam call (convocatoria) and an original photo ID matching your registration.[9]
- 3Be on time
Times are strict. If you arrive late you may be marked "No presentado" (absent). Bags and phones stay outside the room.[9]
Häufige Fragen
Aus welchen Teilen besteht DELE A1?
Comprensión de lectura (45 Min.) · Comprensión auditiva (25 Min.) · Expresión e interacción escritas (25 Min.) · Expresión e interacción orales (10 min + 10 min preparation).
Wie viele Punkte braucht man zum Bestehen von DELE A1?
At least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking Quelle
Was kostet DELE A1?
€112 in Spain (2026 price table). Prices depend on level and country. Refund possible within 14 calendar days after registering. Quelle
Wie meldet man sich für DELE A1 an?
Fixed national dates (convocatorias) set by the Instituto Cervantes; DELE A1 is offered on the dates below. Reading, listening and writing are on the exam date; the oral may be on another day. Register before the deadline (about 5–8 weeks before). Quelle
Wie lange muss man auf DELE A1 warten?
There are only a few DELE dates a year for each level and registration closes weeks before. Pick a date early; places at a centre can be limited. Quelle
Wann bekommt man das Ergebnis von DELE A1?
About 2 months after the written exam; about 3 months for the May and November sessions. Results appear in your personal area online. Quelle
Was passiert, wenn man DELE A1 nicht besteht?
No partial results are kept: register again for a later date and take all four tests. Pay the fee again. Quelle
Wo kann man DELE A1 ablegen?
DELE exam centres in Spain recognised by the Instituto Cervantes; find them under "Dónde" on examenes.cervantes.es and register online with the centre. Quelle
Offizielle Quellen
Geprüft am 2026-09-30. Regeln ändern sich – die offizielle Seite gilt immer.
- [1]Real Decreto 1004/2015: Reglamento del procedimiento de nacionalidad española por residencia (texto consolidado) BOE (Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado) · Seitendatum 2024-09-10
- [2]Exámenes DELE A1 Instituto Cervantes
- [3]Cómo son las pruebas DELE Instituto Cervantes
- [4]Precios DELE 2026 (tabla PDF) Instituto Cervantes · Seitendatum 2026-01-01
- [5]Calificaciones DELE Instituto Cervantes
- [6]Qué son los DELE Instituto Cervantes
- [7]Hoja 50 – Autorización de residencia de larga duración UE Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones · Seitendatum 2025-05-01
- [8]Fechas de examen DELE Instituto Cervantes
- [9]Preguntas frecuentes Instituto Cervantes