Preparation Course for the SIELE Exam
SIELE is, among all the Spanish exams, one of the most useful and demanded. Within 3 weeks, you can obtain an official certificate that establishes your level of Spanish. SIELE is an internationally recognised exam, and is increasingly in demand by universities, companies and public bodies. This certificate is obtained by taking an exam in one of the authorised official centres. Hablamos is an official SIELE examination centre. In turn, at Hablamos we prepare for this exam in a course that can be taken individually or in mini-groups.
Private Lessons
Choose whether you prefer face-to-face or online classes.
30 euros/hour
In Mini-Group
Mini-groups of 4 people, in person or online.
From 5 to 10 hours
This is the Hablamos recommendation for exam preparation.
Pass the exam
The classes are focused on successfully preparing for this exam, constantly practising the different parts of this test, and teaching the student the best tactics to pass it.
Here's what the exam is all about, how to register for it and how much it costs:
SIELE is the International Spanish Language Evaluation Service that certifies the level of Spanish language proficiency through electronic means. It is aimed at students and professionals from all five continents.
It is a multi-level test in which the tasks in each test are of varying degrees of difficulty, allowing the candidate to be placed at a level of proficiency from A1 to C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
You can take either a single multi-level test (SIELE GLOBAL) or five separate test modes based on a combination of different tests.
SIELE Global
The only multilevel exam that allows you to obtain the SIELE certificate, a document that includes the score obtained in each of the four tests and their equivalence with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), as well as an overall score from 0 to 1000, which is the result of the sum of the score of each of the four tests.
Independent modalities
There are five further examination modes based on a combination of the different tests.
Any of these five stand-alone modalities allows you to obtain an internationally recognised SIELE Report and the scores obtained are related to the CEFR levels.
It includes a score from 0 to 500 for S1, S2 and S3 with a total of two tests, and from 0 to 250 for S4 with one test, related to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- It is promoted by the Instituto Cervantes, the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University of Salamanca and the University of Buenos Aires, which guarantees standards of quality and good practice in the preparation of the tests, and the use of different linguistic varieties of the Hispanic world. The validity of these SIELE certificates is 5 years.
- With SIELE, candidates project their profile internationally and strengthen it with a view to admission to training programmes at universities and selection processes in companies.
- It is agile and fast. The results are received within a maximum of three weeks and the candidate can print their certificate or report from the computer application.
- Adaptable. Different examination modalities are available to meet the different needs that users and institutions or companies may have.
- Flexible. The exam takes place at the SIELE test centre of your choice and on the day you choose. Educational institutions can create unified systems for training actions regardless of the country of residence of the students and/or professionals.
- Homogeneous. It is pan-Hispanic and incorporates different linguistic variants of Spanish.
The price of the exam depends on the type of exam you take. These are the prices established in Spain for each of them:
Registration for the SIELE exam is done online:
- Access https://siele.org/reservas
- There you have to select the exam venue and the exam mode you are interested in.
- Select the desired city and date.
- Select our school HABLAMOS on the date you require.
- Register (if you are not already a user).
- You have to pay the fee for the exam of your choice.
- Come to our school Hablamos 15 minutes before your exam time with an official identity document and your siele.org login details (email and password).
| DELE | SIELE | |
| Description | Diploma of proficiency in Spanish at a level of CEFR (A1-C2) | Certificate of knowledge of Spanish on a scale of points with equivalences to levels A1-C1 of the CEFR |
| Ownership | Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. The Instituto Cervantes has held the academic, economic and administrative direction since 2002 | Instituto Cervantes (IC), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Universidad de Salamanca (USAL), Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) |
| Managed from | 1989 | 2016 |
| Origin | Spain | Spain, Mexico and Argentina |
| Validity | Indefinite | Five years |
| International recognition | International recognition in regulated education systems (e.g. Brazil, France and Italy), institutions, companies, universities, etc. In Spain: Spanish nationality, MIR, FIR, etc. |
International recognition in the higher education and university system, institutions, companies, etc. In Spain: MIR, FIR, etc. |
| Head of administrative and commercial management | Cervantes Institute | Successful technology and marketing company: Telefónica Educación Digital |
| Addressees | ELE and L2, schoolchildren, young people and adults | ELE, L2 and L1, young learners and adults |
| Form of administration | In examination centres, on paper, by means of international face-to-face examinations | In examination centres, on computer, and through a system of appointments that the centre itself announces throughout the year in a public and open calendar. Remote: the candidate takes the test on his or her computer at home and the test centre monitors the test in real time online. |
| Network of examination centres | More than 1,000 test centres worldwide | More than 1,600 test centres around the world |
| Integration of the varieties of Spanish | Yes, especially from B1 onwards | Yes, especially from B1 onwards |
| Examination tests | – Reading comprehension (CL) – Listening comprehension (CA) – Written expression and interaction (EIE) – Oral Expression and Interaction (EIO) In C1 and C2 the tests are integrated skills tests. |
– Reading comprehension (CL) – Listening comprehension (CA) – Written expression and interaction (EIE) – Oral Expression and Interaction (EIO) |
| No. of exams and levels | Six exams for adult audiences: A1 – C2 Two school exams: A1 – A2/B1 |
SIELE GLOBAL, an exam for adult audiences which integrates tasks from A1 to C1. And five independent modalities: S1: RC+LC; S2: RC+WEI; S3: LC+SEI; S4: SEI, y S5: WEI+SEI |
| Information on the outcome | Pass or fail on the candidate’s mastery of the level for which he/she is taking the examination | Spanish language proficiency score in each skill expressed on 250-point scales with equivalence to the levels of the CEFR. Total score out of 1000 |
| Type of certificate issued | Electronic certification of qualifications with official validity Official diploma for successful candidates | Certificate (SIELE GLOBAL) or Report (S1, S2, S3, S4 y S5) with official validity and a verification code |
| Communication of results | Maximum three months | Maximum three weeks |
| Compliance with international certification standards |  |
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| Página web | https://examenes.cervantes.es/es/dele/que-es | https://siele.org/ |
Spanish, 3 hours per week, all year round
- Spanish classes, 2 days a week
- Level test (before the start of the course)
* Timetable:
Morning and afternoon timetable. Contact us and we will tell you the available timetables.
Example: A class from 19:30 to 21:00, will be held starting at 19:35 and ending at 20:55
3 hours/week
Morning or evening**
2 days per week
Choice of timetable*
Group classes
Average of 4-6 students
Maximum of 8 students
Price
108 euros/month
+ 55 euros registration fee, which includes the course textbook
(student book + exercise book)
OBJECTIVES OF THE INTENSIVE COURSE OF 3 HOURS PER WEEK
Duration
These courses are academic courses that run from September to June and have a duration of 10 months (120 hours on average). Once you have passed the final exam, you can pass the level and move on to the next level of Spanish. These courses are ideal for people who want to learn Spanish at a less intensive pace and usually want to make their Spanish studies compatible with other activities.
Content
Our method is totally communicative. In class, we practise Spanish at all times, but we work on the four skills necessary to master a language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. We use a textbook as the basis of the course, but we use multiple complementary materials. We have digital whiteboards in all our classrooms.
Diplomas and Certificates
At the end of the course, if the student passes the final exams, he/she will receive a certificate or diploma of having achieved the level in which he/she was enrolled. Our school is an official SIELE examination centre, therefore, once the student has finished an intensive course, he/she has the four possible options shown below.
AND THEN WHAT?
Continue in another intensive course at the next level
Prepare and take the SIELE exam of the level achieved. This exam can be taken at our centre. With this the student obtains an official certificate of that level.
Preparation Course for DELE Exam
- 10 hours of lessons per week of DELE exam preparation
- Level test (before the start of the course)
* Duration of classes:
Example: A class from 18:00 to 20:00, will be held starting at 18:05 and ending at 19:55
10 hours/week
Morning or evening
Monday to Friday
2 hours per day*
Group classes
Average of 4-6 students
Maximum of 8 students
Levels
All levels
from A1 to C2
2 weeks course
175 euros
+ 55 euros registration fee, which includes the course textbook
(student book + exercise book)
4 weeks course
350 euros
+ 55 euros registration fee, which includes the course textbook
(student book + exercise book)
The letters D-E-L-E stand for Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera, and it is the most important and globally recognised Spanish language certificate. It is awarded by the Instituto Cervantes and is the only one recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education and the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
DELE diplomas are offered at six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2), according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- DELE diplomas do not expire on a specific date.
- This diploma is essential for residence permit applications where it is necessary to prove that you have an A2 level or higher in order to be granted a residence permit. It is also necessary when applying for some study visas.
- The DELE diploma is required by companies and universities for employment and higher education.
- The DELE diploma is required for the homologation of certain degrees or higher education studies.
The exam can be taken at different examination centres in different countries. There are several exam dates per year and depending on the level there are different exam dates. For the year 2022 these are the available dates:
| Exam dates | Written test | Registration deadline | Exams available |
| February | Friday, 16 February 2024 | 10 January 2024 | General: A2 |
| April | Friday, 12 April 2024 | 21 February 2024 | General: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 |
| May | Friday, 17 May 2024 | 3 April 2024 | Schools: A1 and A2/B1 |
| May | Saturday, 18 May 2024 | 3 April 2024 | General: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 |
| July | Friday, 12 July 2024 | 15 May 2024 | General: A2, B1, B2, C1 |
| September | Friday, 13 September 2024 | 17 July 2024 | General: A2 |
| October | Friday, 18 October 2024 | 4 September 2024 | General: A2, B1, B2 |
| November | Friday, 22 November 2024 | 9 October 2024 | Schools: A1 y A2/B1 |
| November | Saturday, 23 November 2024 | 9 October 2024 | General: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 |
The DELE exam is a demanding exam for which you need to be very well prepared. For this reason, you should choose a date that allows you enough time to pass the exam..
At Hablamos, we will advise you free of charge to tell you if you have the right level to achieve this qualification or not. We have teachers with a lot of experience in the preparation of this exam and we will be happy to help you.
The price of the DELE exam depends on the country where the exam is being held and the level you have and want to certify. In Spain these prices range from 108 euros to 190/220 euros for the higher levels. We will help you with all the paperwork for this exam.
Our courses are focused on DELE exam preparation during the weeks before the official exam dates in February, April, May, July, September, October and November.
At Hablamos we know that this DELE exam requires a lot of dedication and effort, and for this reason, our courses are designed so that the student is well prepared and passes the exam. That is our goal. How do we do it? By teaching you exam techniques so that you acquire fluency and your scores get better and better. At the same time, we review past DELE exams and practice all the essential parts of the exam so that you master them. Are our DELE courses boring? Of course not! The Hablamos method is one hundred percent communicative, and in all our classes you will continue practising your Spanish and you will not stop learning grammar, writing, and all the skills required for the exam, but we will do it in a fun and effective way in order to achieve the main objective of these courses: To pass the DELE exam!
Private Spanish Lessons
- Private Spanish classes, tailor-made to suit your needs
- Level test (before the start of the course)
1 hour of class
34 euros
at a time to be arranged
Native teachers
Only experienced native Spanish teachers
Pack of 10 classes
315 euros
Pack of 20 classes
580 euros
Spanish, Evening Course
- Spanish classes, 3 hours a week in the afternoon-evening
- Level test (before the start of the course)
* Timetable:
Evening classes from 19:00 hours. Contact us and we will tell you the available timetables.
Example: A class from 19:30 to 21:00, will be held starting at 19:35 and ending at 20:55
3 hours/week
In the evening**
2 days per week
Choice of timetable*
Group classes
Average of 4-6 students
Maximum of 8 students
Price
108 euros/month
+ 55 euros registration fee, which includes the course textbook
(student book + exercise book)
Intensive Spanish Course 20 hours
- 20 hours of Spanish per week, in small groups
- Level test (before the start of the course)
- 3 hours of cultural activities on Friday, included in the price of the course
* Timetable:
- Morning: 9:00 to 13:00
- Evening: 14:00 to 18:00
If you are a beginner, please contact us and we will let you know the best date to start your lessons
** Activities:
*** Accommodation:
The cost of this course depends on the number of weeks contracted. The more weeks you book, the cheaper the course.
- Weeks 1-6: 135 euros/price per week
- Weeks 7-12: 125 euros/price per week
- 13+ weeks: 105 euros/price per week
- + 55 euros registration fee,
which includes the course textbook (student book and exercise book)
20 hours/week
Morning or evening*
Monday to Friday
4 hours per day*
Group classes
Average of 4-6 students
Maximum of 8 students
Activities
As per programme
Included in the price**
Accommodation
Not included in the course fee***
Price
According to weeks****
OBJECTIVES OF THE 20-HOUR INTENSIVE COURSE
Duration
These courses are designed for students who need to learn Spanish very quickly. They are also required when applying for a student visa. Our courses have a duration of 8 weeks (160 hours). If the student attends class, studies and passes the final exam of the intensive course, he/she can move up to the next level in 2 months.
Content
Our method is totally communicative. In class, we practise Spanish at all times, but we work on the four skills necessary to master a language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. We use a textbook as the basis of the course, but we use multiple complementary materials. We have digital whiteboards in all our classrooms.
Diplomas and Certificates
At the end of the course, if the student passes the final exams, he/she will receive a certificate or diploma of having achieved the level in which he/she was enrolled. Our school is an official SIELE examination centre, therefore, once the student has finished an intensive course, he/she has the four possible options shown below.
AND THEN WHAT?
Continue in another intensive course at the next level
Prepare and take the SIELE exam of the level achieved. This exam can be taken at our centre. With this the student obtains an official certificate of that level.
