What is the DELE exam?

The DELE exam is a test that measures your level of Spanish. Doing so gives you a certificate that proves that you know Spanish. There are different levels and the A2 level is for beginners.

Learn more about the DELE here:

How is the DELE A2 exam?

The DELE A2 exam has 4 parts. Learn about its complete structure in this video:

What level of DELE is needed for nationality?

For nationality, they ask for the DELE A2 exam at least. But they also accept higher levels. Higher level exams are:

DELE B1 - intermediate level

DELE B2 - upper intermediate level

DELE C1 - advanced level

DELE C2 - high advanced level

You can see more in this video:

How many parts does the DELE A2 exam have?

The DELE A2 exam has 4 parts:

  • Reading Comprehension.
  • Hearing Comprehension.
  • Written Expression.
  • Oral Expression.

All parts are worth the same points. Each part is worth 25 points.

How many questions does the DELE A2 exam have?

  • The Reading Test has 25 questions and the Hearing Test has 25 questions (each question is worth one point).
  • The Written Test has 2 tasks and is worth a total of 25 points.
  • The Oral Test has 3 tasks and is worth 25 points.

How long does the DELE A2 exam last?

The exam lasts 2 hours and 80 minutes in total. The test of Reading lasts 60 minutes and the Test Auditory lasts 40 minutes. They have been together, without pause. When they are finished, you are given 30 minutes of rest and then the Test begins Written, how long does it last 45 minutes. The Test Oral lasts 12 minutes And they give you others 12 minutes of preparation. You are going to do this Oral Test after the Written Test or another different day.

How to prepare for the DELE A2 exam?

You can prepare yourself with my specific preparation course for the DELE A2 exam: https://a2.aporeldele.com/

There I share the best strategies. I'll explain all the tasks to you in detail. It's a course that you can do at your own pace because the classes are recorded. Although you will always be able to write to me with your questions and come to group calls to answer your questions.

Here you can learn more about my DELE A2 exam course:

And you can practice the Tests on my platforms:

https://aporeldele.com/plataformas-de-dele

How is the DELE A2 exam evaluated?

The DELE A2 exam is corrected in blocks. The points of the Reading Test are added to the points of the Written Test and the points of the Hearing Test are added to the points of the Oral Test.

Each test is worth 25 points. To pass, to have the APT, you need the two blocks (Reading+Written and Auditory+Oral) to have 30 points or more.

In this video I explain it to you:

When is the DELE A2 exam?

There are several exams during the year. On this page you can see when the next call is: https://examenes.cervantes.es/es/dele/cuando

And in this video I explain to you when the exam is and how long you can sign up for:

Where is the DELE A2 exam taken?

The DELE exam is taken at Cervantes Institutes, but also at partner centers, that is, at Spanish schools or universities that have an agreement with the Cervantes Institute. There are centers in almost every country. You can see which center is closest to you on this map: https://examenes.cervantes.es/es/dele/donde

When will you receive the DELE exam results?

The results will come after 2 or 3 months. The diploma will arrive after 6 months.

Watch this video to learn more: