Which Spanish test do you need?

For applicants who are not from a Spanish-speaking country, the standard route is DELE A2 (language, lifetime valid) plus CCSE (civics, 15/25). Nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal and people of Sephardic origin are generally DELE-exempt, but CCSE applies to virtually everyone.

Admission, registration or naturalisation is not a visa — confirm current rules with the Spanish consulate, registro civil, the university, or Instituto Cervantes.

DELE diplomas never expire. Scored APTO/NO APTO — you need ≥60% overall, ≥60% in each of the two groups, AND ≥25% in every single skill.

Admission, registration or naturalisation is not a visa — confirm current rules with the Spanish consulate, registro civil, the university, or Instituto Cervantes.

One sitting, results in weeks, 0–1000 (CEFR A1–C1), no pass or fail. Valid 5 years. Pan-Hispanic — accepted across Spain and Latin America.

Admission, registration or naturalisation is not a visa — confirm current rules with the Spanish consulate, registro civil, the university, or Instituto Cervantes.

Many universities accept DELE or SIELE for admission; the required level varies. Confirm the exact requirement with the university.

Admission, registration or naturalisation is not a visa — confirm current rules with the Spanish consulate, registro civil, the university, or Instituto Cervantes.

SIELE is co-issued by UNAM (Mexico), Salamanca and Buenos Aires, so its audio and usage are pan-Hispanic — a natural fit across the region.

Admission, registration or naturalisation is not a visa — confirm current rules with the Spanish consulate, registro civil, the university, or Instituto Cervantes.

Independent modalities certify single or partial skills on their own sub-scales — choose by which skills your goal requires.

Admission, registration or naturalisation is not a visa — confirm current rules with the Spanish consulate, registro civil, the university, or Instituto Cervantes.