What is SIELE?
Certificate of knowledge of Spanish on a scale of points equivalent to levels A1-C1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Who can do it: young people and adults.
Issuer: Cervantes Institute, National Autonomous University of Mexico, University of Salamanca and University of Buenos Aires.
International recognition of SIELE higher education institutions.
Integration of Spanish varieties: Yes, mandatory, throughout the entire exam from its conception
What is DELE?
Diploma of Spanish proficiency at a CEFR level (A1-C2).
Issuer: Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport of Spain.
Who can do it: schoolchildren, young people and adults.
International recognition in regulated educational systems (e.g., Brazil, France, Italy), institutions, companies, universities, etc. In Spain: Spanish nationality, MIR, FIR, etc.
Validity: Indefinite.
Integration of Spanish varieties: Yes, especially from B1 level.
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| FEATURE |
DELEDiplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language |
SIELEInternational Spanish Language Evaluation Service |
|---|---|---|
| 📄 Format | Paper-based exam | 100% Online |
| 📅 Validity | Valid for life | Valid for 5 years |
| 🏛 Administered by | Instituto Cervantes (Spanish Ministry of Education) | Instituto Cervantes, UNAM, University of Salamanca, and UBA |
| ⏰ Results | 3–4 months | Approximately 3 weeks |
| 🔄 Flexibility | Fixed dates and testing centers | Choose your date, time, and location |
| 🎯 Focus | Academic, formal, and comprehensive | Practical, communicative, and digital |
| 🧩 Assessment | Evaluates all four language skills together | Modular (choose only the skills you need) |