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Guide d'examen · A1

A1 · DELE A1

The first DELE diploma: proof that you can handle very simple everyday situations in Spanish. A good first goal before A2.

Instituto Cervantes
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Guide d'examen: A1

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Prochaine date réservable151joursven. 2 avr. 2027 · inscription avant le mer. 10 févr. 2027
Épreuves4· 105 minComprensión de lectura · Comprensión auditiva · Expresión e interacción escritas · Expresión e interacción orales
Seuil de réussite30/50par groupeAt least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking
Coût€112

DELE A1 (Instituto Cervantes) comporte 4 épreuves : Comprensión de lectura, Comprensión auditiva, Expresión e interacción escritas, Expresión e interacción orales. Seuil de réussite : At least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking. Coût : €112 in Spain (2026 price table). Résultat : About 2 months after the written exam; about 3 months for the May and November sessions. Vérifié 2026-09-30.

Dates, lieux et délais d'attente

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

  1. 1Inscriptiondans un centre d'examen de l'Instituto Cervantes, avant la date limite de la session (convocatoria)
  2. 2Examendate d'examen nationale fixe
  3. 3RésultatAbout 2 months after the written exam
  4. 4DiplômeIndefinite — the DELE diploma does not expire.
Date d'examenÉpreuveInscription avant leRésultat
ven. 2 avr. 2027dans 151 joursLecture · Écoute · Écrituremer. 10 févr. 2027Plus que 100 jours—
sam. 22 mai 2027dans 201 joursLecture · Écoute · Écrituremer. 7 avr. 2027Plus que 156 jours—
sam. 13 nov. 2027dans 376 joursLecture · Écoute · Écrituremer. 29 sept. 2027Plus que 331 jours—

3 dates réservables affichées sur 9. Vérifié le 2026-09-30 ; les places peuvent être complètes avant la date limite. Instituto Cervantes: DELE exam dates ↗

Où

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

Attente & résultats

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

About 2 months after the written exam; about 3 months for the May and November sessions. Results appear in your personal area online. source

Coût & repassage

€112 in Spain (2026 price table). Prices depend on level and country. Refund possible within 14 calendar days after registering. source

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

En bref

WhoBeginners; not accepted for nationality (A2 or higher is required), but a step towards A2.[1]
ÉpreuvesReading, listening, writing (written session) + speaking (individual)[2]
DuréeAbout 105 min in total, incl. 10 min oral[2]
Seuil de réussiteAt least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking[3]
Price in Spain (2026)€112[4]
ResultsAbout 2 months after the written exam (about 3 months for May and November)[5]
ValidityIndefinite — the diploma does not expire[6]

Épreuves105 min au total

Comprensión de lectura45 min
Comprensión auditiva25 min
Expresión e interacción escritas25 min
Expresión e interacción orales10 min
Comprensión de lecturaLecture · 4 tasks, 25 items
45 min
Format
Written session, on paper
Questions / tâches
4 tasks, 25 items
Types de tâches
Short everyday texts; matching and multiple-choice tasks.
Notation
Max. 25 points
Aides autorisées
Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Comprensión auditivaÉcoute · 4 tasks, 25 items
25 min
Format
Written session, audio in the room
Questions / tâches
4 tasks, 25 items
Types de tâches
Short everyday recordings with comprehension tasks.
Notation
Max. 25 points
Aides autorisées
Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Expresión e interacción escritasÉcriture · 2 tasks
25 min
Format
Written session
Questions / tâches
2 tasks
Types de tâches
Two short written interaction tasks on everyday topics.
Notation
Max. 25 points
Aides autorisées
Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Expresión e interacción oralesOral · 3 tasks
10 min + 10 min preparation
Format
Individual, with an examiner; may be on another day
Questions / tâches
3 tasks
Types de tâches
Introduce yourself, present a topic, short conversation with the examiner.
Notation
Max. 25 points
Aides autorisées
—[2]

Notation, résultats et repassage

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]

Ce qui est vraiment évalué

Tiré des descriptions officielles des tâches et des niveaux — pas de questions divulguées.

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.
Source [2]

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.
Source [2]

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.
Source [2]

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.
Source [2]

Règles à connaître

Parcours & niveaux2
A1 is not enough for nationality

Nationality by residence requires a DELE of at least A2. A1 is a first step.[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]

Inscription1
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]

Coûts & paiement2
Price in Spain 2026: €112

DELE A1 costs €112 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]

Repassages1
Retake the whole exam

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

Examens adaptés1
Examens adaptés

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]

Le jour de l'examen

  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]

Questions fréquentes

Quelles sont les épreuves de 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).

Quelle est la note de réussite pour DELE A1 ?

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

Combien coûte DELE A1 ?

€112 in Spain (2026 price table). Prices depend on level and country. Refund possible within 14 calendar days after registering. source

Comment s’inscrire à DELE A1 ?

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

Combien de temps faut-il attendre pour 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

Quand reçoit-on le résultat de 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

Que se passe-t-il en cas d’échec à DELE A1 ?

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

Où passer 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

Sources officielles

Vérifié le 2026-09-30. Les règles changent — la page officielle fait toujours foi.

  1. [1]
    Real Decreto 1004/2015: Reglamento del procedimiento de nacionalidad española por residencia (texto consolidado) BOE (Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado) · date de la page 2024-09-10
  2. [2]
    Exámenes DELE A1 Instituto Cervantes
  3. [3]
    Cómo son las pruebas DELE Instituto Cervantes
  4. [4]
    Precios DELE 2026 (tabla PDF) Instituto Cervantes · date de la page 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 · date de la page 2025-05-01
  8. [8]
    Fechas de examen DELE Instituto Cervantes
  9. [9]
    Preguntas frecuentes Instituto Cervantes

Pour bien vous préparer

Conseils d'examen d'EUpassway · éditorial, pas des règles officielles

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 95 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

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

S'entraîner au format de l'examenExamens blancs et sujets d'exemple officielsOuvrir Vidéos d'entraînement à l'examenPlaylists pour ce niveauOuvrir Vocabulaire de l'examenListes de mots avec audioOuvrir Documents officielsSujets d'exemple, règles, listes de motsOuvrir

Entraînez-vous à chaque épreuve — exemples de questions avec réponses

L’essentiel sur une pageDELE A1 Comprensión de lectura (Reading)DELE A1 Comprensión auditiva (Listening)DELE A1 Expresión escrita (Writing)DELE A1 Expresión oral (Speaking)DELE A1Listes de vocabulaire espagnolQuestions et réponses

Rédigé avec l'aide de l'IA à partir des pages officielles (Instituto Cervantes, SIELE, le ministère de la Justice espagnol, le BOE et d'autres sources officielles) · pas encore relu par un enseignant · la page officielle fait toujours foi