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DELE · what the diplomas are (Instituto Cervantes)

Official overview of the DELE diplomas: levels A1–C2, issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of Spain's Ministry of Education, and their use in Spain (e.g. A2 for nationality).

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A1A2B1B2SpanishFreeUpdated 30 Sept 2026

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The page explains that DELE diplomas are official certificates of Spanish competence, aligned with the CEFR, and lists the exams per level (general and school versions). It notes that in Spain DELE is used for nationality applications (minimum A2) and some professional purposes. Registration is via tienda.cervantes.org. This is an external link; the publisher's terms of use apply.

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