What is the A1 · DELE A1?
Beginners; not accepted for nationality (A2 or higher is required), but a step towards A2. It is set by Instituto Cervantes. Level: A1.
Source: boe.es · checked 2026-09-30
Spain · A1 · Instituto Cervantes
A1 · DELE A1: key facts (2026)
Checked 2026-09-30
Short answer
The A1 · DELE A1 (A1) is set by Instituto Cervantes and has 4 parts: Comprensión de lectura, Comprensión auditiva, Expresión e interacción escritas, Expresión e interacción orales. Cost: €112 in Spain (2026 price table). Prices depend on level and country. Refund possible within 14 calendar days after registering. Pass mark: At least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking. Result: About 2 months after the written exam; about 3 months for the May and November sessions. Results appear in your personal area online.
Which parts does the A1 · DELE A1 have and how long does it take?
4 parts: Comprensión de lectura (45 min), Comprensión auditiva (25 min), Expresión e interacción escritas (25 min), Expresión e interacción orales (10 min + 10 min preparation). About 105 minutes of exam time in total.
Source: examenes.cervantes.es · checked 2026-09-30
How much does the A1 · DELE A1 cost in 2026?
€112 in Spain (2026 price table). Prices depend on level and country. Refund possible within 14 calendar days after registering.
Source: examenes.cervantes.es · checked 2026-09-30
What is the pass mark of the A1 · DELE A1?
At least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking.
Source: examenes.cervantes.es · checked 2026-09-30
When do I get the result of the A1 · 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.
Source: examenes.cervantes.es · checked 2026-09-30
What if I fail the A1 · DELE A1? Can I retake it?
No partial results are kept: register again for a later date and take all four tests. Pay the fee again.
Source: examenes.cervantes.es · checked 2026-09-30
How do I register for the A1 · DELE A1?
Fixed national dates. 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).
Source: examenes.cervantes.es · checked 2026-09-30
How long is the waiting time for the A1 · DELE A1?
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.
Source: examenes.cervantes.es · checked 2026-09-30
Where can I take the A1 · DELE A1?
DELE exam centres in Spain recognised by the Instituto Cervantes; find them under "Dónde" on examenes.cervantes.es and register online with the centre.
Source: examenes.cervantes.es · checked 2026-09-30
Where can I practise for the A1 · DELE A1 for free?
On EUpassway: free practice questions with an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the exam format, no account needed: https://eupassway.com/en/practicar/dele-a1 — EUpassway is independent; the official sample exams of Instituto Cervantes are linked in the exam guide: https://eupassway.com/en/guides/es-dele-a1.
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