DELE Exam Preparation Course

Get ready to get your official Spanish diploma!

Next start:
September 2026

Duration:
2 - 4 weeks

Objective: DELE Exam

All levels

What is the DELE Exam?

The DELE is the Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language, an official certification that attests to your level of proficiency in Spanish. It is awarded by Cervantes Institute On behalf of the Ministry of Education of Spain, it has international recognition and indefinite validity. The exams are organized by levels, from A1 to C2, and allow you to officially certify your language proficiency for academic, professional, or personal purposes.

Who is it for?

This course is designed for students who want to prepare for the DELE exam with training tailored to their level and objectives. It is a suitable option for those who need to officially certify their Spanish for academic, professional, or personal reasons, as well as for those who wish to take the exam with more structured, practical preparation aimed at gaining confidence in each of the evaluated skills.

What does our DELE preparation course include?

Thorough preparation to help you feel more confident when taking your exam

At PCE Spanish School, we help you prepare for the DELE exam with instruction tailored to your level, the exam session you plan to take, and the skills you need to improve. Our goal is for you not only to know the structure of the exam, but also to genuinely improve your Spanish and arrive at the test with a stronger foundation, more confidence, and clearer preparation.

Beginner Level Test

20 classes per week

Books and exercises included

Questions and Procedures

Why prepare for the DELE with PCE Spanish School?

Here are some of the reasons why we are your great help for the DELE:

  1. Preparation tailored to your level. Before we begin, we assess your current level to guide you toward the most appropriate preparation and help you focus on the areas you need to improve the most.
  2. Specific focus on the DELE exam. We'll help you get familiar with the test structure, the types of tasks, and the grading criteria so you can approach the exam with greater clarity and confidence.
  3. Work on all the skills. During the course, you will practice reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and interaction, and oral expression and interaction, always with preparation oriented towards the actual exam format.
  4. Real improvement in your Spanish. Our goal is not just to help you prepare for a test, but to help you build a stronger foundation in the language so you can communicate with greater confidence and function more effectively in Spanish.
  5. Dynamic, guided classes. We combine theory, practice, activities, and hands-on work to make learning clearer, more useful, and more engaging.
  6. Follow-up during the process. We support your progress so you can track your improvement, address any questions you may have, and approach the exam with a more comprehensive and structured preparation.
  7. More confidence on test day. Thanks to a step-by-step, targeted preparation process, you’ll be able to take the DELE with a stronger foundation, greater confidence, and a clearer idea of how to approach each section of the exam.

Why don't many students get the results they expect on the DELE?

Many students do not achieve the results they expect on the DELE because they underestimate how demanding the exam is or prepare for it without a clear strategy. In many cases, they have a general knowledge of Spanish, but they are not familiar with the test format, the types of tasks, or the grading criteria. It is also common for them to take the exam without having practiced all the skills sufficiently or without a solid foundation in the areas they most need to improve. All of this can lead to uncertainty, avoidable mistakes, and results that fall short of expectations.

DELE Exam Dates in 2026

  • February 13: A2 level
  • April 17th: A2 level
  • May 23: Levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2
  • October 16: Levels B1, B2, and C2
  • October 17th: A2 level
  • November 13 A2 level
  • November 14: A1, B1, B2, C1, and C2 levels

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes and no. The preparation is oriented towards the format and skills that are assessed in the DELE, but it also aims to improve your actual Spanish level. The idea is for you to arrive at the exam with more confidence and a stronger linguistic foundation.

The most suitable level depends on your starting point, your goal, and the use you need to make of the certificate. At PCE Spanish School, we can guide you after assessing your current level so you can choose realistic and well-focused preparation.

The DELE assesses different linguistic skills through oral and written comprehension and expression tests. The specific structure changes depending on the level; for example, at the A2 level, there are reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and interaction, and oral expression and interaction tests.

The choice depends on your goal, the type of certification you need, and the exam format you prefer. The DELE is an official certification by levels and with indefinite validity, while the Spanish It's a more flexible, online-format accreditation. We can help you determine which one best suits you.

The exam is held in authorized examination centers. The Cervantes Institute offers a search engine and information on centers and calls for applications through its official network.

Registration is processed within the official deadlines set by the Instituto Cervantes. In Spain, it can be done online for general adult levels, and outside of Spain, it is usually handled through each examination center.

No, the DELE diploma has Indefinite validity.

Yes, we offer online preparation so you can study from wherever you are with training adapted to your level and your goals.

Yes. At PCE Spanish School, we can guide you before you start to assess your level, help you choose the most suitable exam, and recommend the preparation that best fits you.

No, the price includes everything except for exam fees. 

DELE Exam Preparation Course Price - 890 euros

  • Services included: Academy enrollment, 20 classes per week, orientation and guidance for procedures and subjects, initial placement test, and Spanish curriculum and exercises.
  • Services not included: exam fees
  • Possibility of deferred payment. Consult with management. 

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