Diploms of Spanish as Foreign Language (DELE)
Next DELE examination date: November, 19th and 20th 2010
http://www.diplomas.cervantes.es/candidatos/fechas.jsp
- Registration period: from September the 1st to October the 15th
- Levels:
- Diploma de Español A1 Level (Starter level)
- Diploma de Español A2 Level (Waystage or Elementary level)
- Diploma de Español B1 Level (Inicial / Beginner level)
- Diploma de Español B2 Level (Intermedio / Intermediate level)
- Diploma de Español C1 Level
- Diploma de Español C2 Level (Superior / Proficiency level)
As you see, this is the first time the examinations levels include the C1 level: at this level, users are expected to be able to use the structures of a language with ease and fluency. Users are able to adapt their language use to a variety of social situations, and express opinions and take part in discussiones and arguments in a culturally acceptable way.
All the 6 levels of the European framework of reference for languages are now covered in the Diploms of Spanish as Foreign Language (D.E.L.E).
You can find more information on the following web page:
http://www.diplomas.cervantes.es/candidatos/inscripcion.jsp
You can find information about preparation courses here.