DELE B2 (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 : €204 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 B2 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
- 1Inscriptiondans un centre d'examen de l'Instituto Cervantes, avant la date limite de la session (convocatoria)
- 2Examendate d'examen nationale fixe
- 3RésultatAbout 2 months after the written exam
- 4DiplômeIndefinite — the DELE diploma does not expire.
| Date d'examen | Épreuve | Inscription avant le | Résultat |
|---|---|---|---|
| ven. 2 avr. 2027dans 151 jours | Lecture · Écoute · Écriture | mer. 10 févr. 2027Plus que 100 jours | — |
| sam. 22 mai 2027dans 201 jours | Lecture · Écoute · Écriture | mer. 7 avr. 2027Plus que 156 jours | — |
| ven. 9 juil. 2027dans 249 jours | Lecture · Écoute · Écriture | mer. 12 mai 2027Plus que 191 jours | — |
| ven. 15 oct. 2027dans 347 jours | Lecture · Écoute · Écriture | mer. 1 sept. 2027Plus que 303 jours | — |
| sam. 13 nov. 2027dans 376 jours | Lecture · Écoute · Écriture | mer. 29 sept. 2027Plus que 331 jours | — |
5 dates réservables affichées sur 15. 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
En bref
Épreuves210 min au total
Comprensión de lecturaLecture · 4 tasks, 36 items70 min
- Format
- Written session, on paper
- Questions / tâches
- 4 tasks, 36 items
- Types de tâches
- Understand the essentials of complex texts.
- Notation
- Max. 25 points
- Aides autorisées
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Comprensión auditivaÉcoute · 5 tasks, 30 items40 min
- Format
- Written session, audio in the room
- Questions / tâches
- 5 tasks, 30 items
- Types de tâches
- Five listening tasks of 6 items each.
- Notation
- Max. 25 points
- Aides autorisées
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Expresión e interacción escritasÉcriture · 2 tasks80 min
- Format
- Written session
- Questions / tâches
- 2 tasks
- Types de tâches
- Task 1 written interaction; task 2 written expression.
- Notation
- Max. 25 points
- Aides autorisées
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Expresión e interacción oralesOral · 3 tasks20 min + 20 min preparation
- Format
- Individual, with an examiner; may be on another day
- Questions / tâches
- 3 tasks
- Types de tâches
- Evaluate proposals and discuss them; describe an imagined situation from a photo; give your opinion on survey data.
- Notation
- Max. 25 points
- Aides autorisées
- —[2]
Notation, résultats et repassage
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]
Ce qui est vraiment évalué
Tiré des descriptions officielles des tâches et des niveaux — pas de questions divulguées.
Comprensión de lectura
- Duration: 70 min; 4 tasks, 36 items.
- Understand the essentials of complex texts.
- CEFR B2 reading: read articles and reports on current problems in which the writers take a particular point of view.
Comprensión auditiva
- Duration: 40 min; 5 tasks, 30 items.
- Five listening tasks of 6 items each.
- CEFR B2 listening: understand extended speech and lectures and follow complex lines of argument on reasonably familiar topics.
Expresión e interacción escritas
- Duration: 80 min; 2 tasks.
- Task 1 written interaction; task 2 written expression.
- CEFR B2 writing: write clear, detailed text, an essay or report giving reasons for or against a point of view.
- Writing is in group 2 with speaking: a weak text must be balanced by the oral.
Expresión e interacción orales
- Duration: 20 min + 20 min preparation.
- Evaluate proposals and discuss them; describe an imagined situation from a photo; give your opinion on survey data.
- CEFR B2 speaking: explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Règles à connaître
Parcours & niveaux2
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]
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
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
DELE B2 costs €204 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]
Repassages1
Results are not kept per part: if you fail, you register again and take all four tests.[9]
Examens adaptés1
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]
Dispenses1
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]
Le jour de l'examen
- 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]
Questions fréquentes
Quelles sont les épreuves de DELE B2 ?
Comprensión de lectura (70 min) · Comprensión auditiva (40 min) · Expresión e interacción escritas (80 min) · Expresión e interacción orales (20 min + 20 min preparation).
Quelle est la note de réussite pour DELE B2 ?
At least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking source
Combien coûte DELE B2 ?
€204 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 B2 ?
Fixed national dates (convocatorias) set by the Instituto Cervantes; DELE B2 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 B2 ?
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 B2 ?
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 B2 ?
No partial results are kept: register again for a later date and take all four tests. Pay the fee again. source
Où passer DELE B2 ?
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]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]Exámenes DELE B2 Instituto Cervantes
- [3]Cómo son las pruebas DELE Instituto Cervantes
- [4]Precios DELE 2026 (tabla PDF) Instituto Cervantes · date de la page 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 · date de la page 2025-05-01
- [8]Fechas de examen DELE Instituto Cervantes
- [9]Preguntas frecuentes Instituto Cervantes