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The diploma of Spanish as a foreign language


It is the only worldwide accredited diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language. The Instituto Cervantes sets the exam in cooperation with the University of Salamanca for the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science.

The exam can be taken at three different levels:

First level: Nivel inicial (corresponds to B1)

Certifies the linguistic competence of the candidate to understand everyday situations linguistically and to react adequately as well as expressing basic wishes and needs. This level equals B1 according to the European Reference Framework.

Second level: Nivel intermedio (corresponds to B2)

Certifies the linguistic competence of the candidate to communicate without difficulty in everyday situations on a colloquial level without using a special terminology of the Spanish language.

Third level: Nivel superior (corresponds to C2)

Certifies the linguistic competence of the candidate to communicate in situations which require a more sophisticated level plus a good knowledge of the Spanish habits which are expressed therein.

Each exam consists of 5 tests, which are organised into three groups. To pass the exam, every candidate must pass in all three groups with at least a 70% of the maximum number of points to be reached.

The Spanish exams at a glance:

Levels All Inicial Intermedio Superior
Group I Reading comprehension 40 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes
Written expression 50 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes
Group II Grammar and vocabulary 40 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes
Group III Listening comprehension 30 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes
Oral fluency 10 minutes 10 - 15 minutes 10 - 15 minutes

Candidates are free to take the exam either in Spain or in their own country. For students of the Escuela Hispalense the nearest cities where the exam can be taken are Cádiz or Málaga.

All necessary documents for the enrollment can be obtained at the reception of the Spanish language school Hispalense. Please note that the enrollment must be sent at least 5 weeks before the exam date.

The fees for 2007 in Cádiz are:
Inicial EUR. 124,-- Intermedio EUR.151,-- Superior EUR. 165,--

The information about the results of the exam is published on the internet about 3 months after the exam. Each candidate receives a password from the center, where the exam is taken, allowing him to see his results.


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