Learn Spanish in Spain

LEARN SPANISH IN SPAIN

INSTITUTO CERVANTES This public institution promotes the teaching, learning and the use of the Spanish language worldwide. It also aims to encourage the knowledge of Hispanic Cultures abroad. It has two centres in Spain, one in Madrid and another in Alcalá de Henares . Apart from organising courses, it is also responsible for convening exams and awarding official DELE and SIELE diplomas.

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WHAT IS THE DELE? DELE stands for "Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera" and it officially certifies competence and the level of command of Spanish. It is awarded by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Ministry of Education. WHAT IS THE SIELE? SIELE stands for "Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española" and certifies the level of command of Spanish by electronic means. It is aimed at students and professionals from the five continents and is promoted by the Instituto Cervantes, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, the Universidad de Salamanca and the Universidad de Buenos Aires. L Further information: examenes.cervantes.es, and www.siele.org

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