Students currently registered in the Spanish Bilingual Program have the opportunity to write the Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) exam. Students who pass the exam receive a DELE diploma issued by the government of Spain. This diploma is an official recognition awarded by the Minister of Education of Spain that acknowledges the Spanish language competency of students.
Why is taking the DELE exam beneficial for your child?
- It celebrates their language learning to this point.
- It helps them set goals for their language learning.
- It enables them to be assessed on international language standards.
- It increases opportunities for students to study abroad and work in international institutions and government organizations. Several North American universities award course credits for the diplomas or require their graduate students to take them.
DELE Exams:
- are consistent with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- are a calibrated tool used to measure student progress in the Spanish language.
- allow learners to identify their level of competency
- allow learners to receive an official proficiency recognition certificate, recognized by the Council of Europe.
- give learners greater possibilities to further their mastery of a second language on a lifelong basis.
- are offered in partnership with the Instituto Cervantes.
Read More about Language Progressions
Learn the expectations of each of the DELE proficiency levels
For More Information
Please contact the International languages consultant at Learning Services (780-441-6062 ext 1117) for information on the exam schedule.