DELE & SIELE Exam Preparation

Get ready for your DELE or SIELE Spanish exam with a plan tailored to your level, your exam, and your goals.

Our DELE and SIELE exam preparation combines personalized lessons, exam-style practice, exam strategies, and detailed feedback to help you feel confident on test day.

Let’s build a preparation plan that works for you.

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What we’ll work on

✓ Exam format and task types

✓ Reading, listening, writing, and speaking

✓ Exam strategies and time management

✓ Feedback and timed mock exams

How your preparation works

Step 1

Start with a diagnostic

Book a diagnostic session so we can assess your current Spanish level, understand your exam goals, and identify what you need to focus on.

Step 2.

Get your preparation plan

Based on your level, target exam, exam date, and available time, we’ll recommend a preparation plan and explain what your lessons will focus on.

Step 3.

Prepare with purpose

After paying for your preparation package, start working through your personalized plan with feedback and mock exams at a pace that fits your timeline.

DELE or SIELE?

DELE

Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera

A Spanish proficiency diploma issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education. You take the exam at a specific level from A1 to C2, and it certifies your Spanish proficiency at the level you take the exam for.

Exam: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2

Validity: Indefinite

SIELE

Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española

A digital Spanish proficiency exam that evaluates your Spanish through different language skills and provides a score based on your performance. You can take the SIELE Global exam or choose a modality focused on specific skills. 

Exam: SIELE Global or selected skills

Validity: 5 years

Not sure which exam is right for you? We can help you understand the differences before you start preparing.

Choose your package

Focused Exam Preparation

Targeted support for specific exam needs

Best for:

Learners who already have a solid foundation and need targeted exam preparation

10 hours

300 USD

✓ Exam format
✓ Targeted practice
✓ Feedback

Comprehensive Exam Preparation

More time to build, practice, and refine

Best for:

Learners who want more structured preparation and time to work across different areas of the exam.

20 hours

540 USD

✓ Structured preparation
✓ Ongoing feedback
✓ Timed practice & mock exams

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this different from regular Spanish lessons?

Yes. Regular Spanish lessons focus on developing your Spanish more broadly. Exam preparation is designed around a specific goal: helping you prepare for a DELE or SIELE certification that can serve as proof of your Spanish proficiency for work, university applications, or other professional and academic purposes.

Both DELE and SIELE are official ways to certify your Spanish level, but they work differently.

DELE is an official Spanish diploma issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education. You choose a specific level (A1–C2), and if you pass, you receive a diploma for that level. The DELE diploma does not expire.

SIELE is a Spanish proficiency certificate based on a score. It evaluates your Spanish skills and provides a result corresponding to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (A1–C1). The SIELE certificate is valid for five years.

Your exam preparation classes combine targeted Spanish practice with realistic exam training. Depending on the exam and your needs, your teacher may work with you on:

  • DELE practice tests to become familiar with the exam format and question types

  • Mock exam sessions with personalized feedback on your performance

  • Analysis of DELE assessment criteria so you understand what examiners look for

  • Personalized lessons based on the DELE exam structure, focusing on the areas where you need the most practice

  • Full SIELE Global mock exams to simulate the real test experience

  • Practice in the four language skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking

  • Strategies for managing your time and approaching different types of exam tasks

  • Targeted grammar, vocabulary, and communication practice based on your level and goals

Your teacher will use your progress and practice results to identify areas for improvement and adapt your lessons accordingly.

Not necessarily. Before starting your preparation, we can assess your current Spanish level and identify the areas you need to work on.

Yes. If your exam date is approaching, we can focus on your most important areas and make the best use of the time you have available. The amount of preparation needed will depend on your current level and goals.

The number of classes depends on several factors, including your current Spanish level, your target level, the exam you are taking, and how much time you have before your exam. We can help you create a preparation plan based on your individual needs.

No school or teacher can guarantee a particular exam result. However, we can help you prepare effectively, become familiar with the exam format, identify areas for improvement, and develop the skills and confidence you need to perform at your best.

Start by booking a diagnostic session with one of our teachers. We’ll discuss your current Spanish level, exam goals, and timeline to help you choose the best preparation plan.