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B1 · DELE B1

DELE B1 shows independent everyday Spanish. It also covers the A2 level asked for nationality.

Instituto Cervantes
Sprache

Prüfungsratgeber: B1

Offizielle Website
Nächster buchbarer Termin151TageFr., 2. Apr. 2027 · anmelden bis Mi., 10. Feb. 2027
Prüfungsteile4· 185 minComprensión de lectura · Comprensión auditiva · Expresión e interacción escritas · Expresión e interacción orales
Bestehensgrenze30/50pro GruppeAt least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking
Kosten€173

DELE B1 (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: €173 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 B1 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

  1. 1Registrierungin einem Prüfungszentrum des Instituto Cervantes, vor Anmeldeschluss des Prüfungstermins (convocatoria)
  2. 2Prüfungfester nationaler Prüfungstermin
  3. 3ErgebnisAbout 2 months after the written exam
  4. 4DiplomIndefinite — the DELE diploma does not expire.
PrüfungsterminTeilAnmelden bisErgebnis
Fr., 2. Apr. 2027in 151 TagenLesen · Hören · SchreibenMi., 10. Feb. 2027Noch 100 Tage—
Sa., 22. Mai 2027in 201 TagenLesen · Hören · SchreibenMi., 7. Apr. 2027Noch 156 Tage—
Fr., 9. Juli 2027in 249 TagenLesen · Hören · SchreibenMi., 12. Mai 2027Noch 191 Tage—
Fr., 15. Okt. 2027in 347 TagenLesen · Hören · SchreibenMi., 1. Sept. 2027Noch 303 Tage—
Sa., 13. Nov. 2027in 376 TagenLesen · Hören · SchreibenMi., 29. Sept. 2027Noch 331 Tage—

5 von 15 noch buchbaren Terminen werden angezeigt. Geprüft am 2026-09-30; Plätze können vor Anmeldeschluss ausgebucht sein. Instituto Cervantes: DELE exam dates ↗

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

Kosten & Wiederholung

€173 in Spain (2026 price table). Prices depend on level and country. Refund possible within 14 calendar days after registering. Quelle

No partial results are kept: register again for a later date and take all four tests. Pay the fee again. Quelle

Auf einen Blick

WhoLearners who want an independent-level diploma; valid for nationality because A2 "or higher" is accepted.[1]
TeileReading, listening, writing (written session) + speaking (individual)[2]
DauerAbout 185 min in total, incl. 15 min oral[2]
BestehensgrenzeAt least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking[3]
Price in Spain (2026)€173[4]
ResultsAbout 2 months after the written exam (about 3 months for May and November)[5]
ValidityIndefinite — the diploma does not expire[6]

Prüfungsteile185 min insgesamt

Comprensión de lectura70 min
Comprensión auditiva40 min
Expresión e interacción escritas60 min
Expresión e interacción orales15 min
Comprensión de lecturaLesen · 5 tasks, 30 items
70 Min.
Format
Written session, on paper
Fragen / Aufgaben
5 tasks, 30 items
Aufgabentypen
Five reading tasks of 6 items each.
Bewertung
Max. 25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Comprensión auditivaHören · 5 tasks, 30 items
40 Min.
Format
Written session, audio in the room
Fragen / Aufgaben
5 tasks, 30 items
Aufgabentypen
Five listening tasks of 6 items each.
Bewertung
Max. 25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Expresión e interacción escritasSchreiben · 2 tasks
60 Min.
Format
Written session
Fragen / Aufgaben
2 tasks
Aufgabentypen
Task 1 written interaction; task 2 written expression.
Bewertung
Max. 25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Expresión e interacción oralesSprechen · 4 tasks
15 min + 15 min preparation
Format
Individual, with an examiner; may be on another day
Fragen / Aufgaben
4 tasks
Aufgabentypen
Short presentation, conversation, describe a photo and talk about it, simulated dialogue.
Bewertung
Max. 25 points
Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
—[2]

Bewertung, Ergebnisse und Wiederholung

1

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]

2

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]

3

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]

4

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]

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: 70 min; 5 tasks, 30 items.
  • Five reading tasks of 6 items each.
  • CEFR B1 reading: understand texts in everyday or job-related language and descriptions of events, feelings and wishes in letters.
Quelle [2]

Comprensión auditiva

  • Duration: 40 min; 5 tasks, 30 items.
  • Five listening tasks of 6 items each.
  • CEFR B1 listening: understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters (work, school, leisure).
Quelle [2]

Expresión e interacción escritas

  • Duration: 60 min; 2 tasks.
  • Task 1 written interaction; task 2 written expression.
  • CEFR B1 writing: write simple connected text on familiar topics, and letters describing experiences and impressions.
  • Writing is in group 2 with speaking: a weak text must be balanced by the oral.
Quelle [2]

Expresión e interacción orales

  • Duration: 15 min + 15 min preparation.
  • Short presentation, conversation, describe a photo and talk about it, simulated dialogue.
  • CEFR B1 speaking: briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans; narrate a story or describe your reactions.
Quelle [2]

Regeln, die du kennen musst

Wege & Niveaus2
DELE A2 + CCSE for nationality

For Spanish nationality by residence you must pass a DELE of at least A2 and the CCSE (civic knowledge test). Both are set and run by the Instituto Cervantes.[1]

No language test for residence permits

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
Fixed dates, register before the deadline

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
Price in Spain 2026: €173

DELE B1 costs €173 in Spain in 2026. Prices depend on level and country.[4]

Refund and changes

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
Retake the whole exam

Results are not kept per part: if you fail, you register again and take all four tests.[9]

Angepasste Prüfungen1
Angepasste Prüfungen

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]

Befreiungen1
No DELE needed for some nationals

Exempt from the DELE for nationality: nationals of countries where Spanish is official (e.g. Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela…). They still take the CCSE. Minors and people with judicially modified capacity take no tests.[1]

Am Prüfungstag

  1. 1
    Written 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]

  2. 2
    What to bring

    Your registration receipt, the official exam call (convocatoria) and an original photo ID matching your registration.[9]

  3. 3
    Be 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 B1?

Comprensión de lectura (70 Min.) · Comprensión auditiva (40 Min.) · Expresión e interacción escritas (60 Min.) · Expresión e interacción orales (15 min + 15 min preparation).

Wie viele Punkte braucht man zum Bestehen von DELE B1?

At least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking Quelle

Was kostet DELE B1?

€173 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 B1 an?

Fixed national dates (convocatorias) set by the Instituto Cervantes; DELE B1 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 B1 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 B1?

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 B1 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 B1 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. [1]
  2. [2]
    Exámenes DELE B1 Instituto Cervantes
  3. [3]
    Cómo son las pruebas DELE Instituto Cervantes
  4. [4]
    Precios DELE 2026 (tabla PDF) Instituto Cervantes · Seitendatum 2026-01-01
  5. [5]
    Calificaciones DELE Instituto Cervantes
  6. [6]
    Qué son los DELE Instituto Cervantes
  7. [7]
    Hoja 50 – Autorización de residencia de larga duración UE Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones · Seitendatum 2025-05-01
  8. [8]
    Fechas de examen DELE Instituto Cervantes
  9. [9]
    Preguntas frecuentes Instituto Cervantes

Darauf solltest du bei der Vorbereitung achten

Prüfungstipps von EUpassway · redaktionell, keine offiziellen Regeln

1Balance both groups

You need 30 of 50 in reading + listening AND in writing + speaking. Train your weakest group first.

2Book before the deadline

Registration closes weeks before each date. Pick your date early and check that your centre offers your level.

3Practise with the clock

Do a full written practice in one sitting (about 170 min) so you know the rhythm.

4Use the preparation time

Before the oral you get preparation time: write key words, not full sentences, and plan examples.

5Learn the task types

Test the official level page on examenes.cervantes.es for the exam model and task descriptions, and practise each task type.

Im Prüfungsformat übenProbeprüfungen und offizielle ModellprüfungenÖffnen Videos zum PrüfungstrainingPlaylists für dieses NiveauÖffnen PrüfungswortschatzWortlisten mit AudioÖffnen Offizielle DokumenteModellprüfungen, Regeln, WortlistenÖffnen

Übe jeden Teil — Beispielfragen mit Antworten

Die wichtigsten Fakten auf einer SeiteDELE B1 Comprensión de lectura (Reading)DELE B1 Comprensión auditiva (Listening)DELE B1 Expresión escrita (Writing)DELE B1 Expresión oral (Speaking)DELE B1Spanische WortlistenFragen und Antworten

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