General Spanish
| Diploma de Español - Nivel A1  |
The Diploma de Español - Nivel A1- is at Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) — an internationally recognised benchmark of language ability. This certificate attests that candidates have sufficient linguistic ability for a very basic range of the most common expressions used in the Spanish-speaking world. The exam is divided into four parts: (90 minutes altogether with no breaks between the parts)
Exam dates November (enrolment deadline mid October) Enrolments at the Ufficio bilinguismo e lingue straniere Cost for 2010: € 73 |
| Diploma de Español - Nivel Inicial B1 |
The Diploma de Español - Nivel Inicial B1 - is at Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) — an internationally recognised benchmark of language ability. This certificate attests sufficient linguistic ability for understanding and responding appropriately in most normal day-to-day situations and for expressing desires and needs in a basic way. The exam is divided into five parts:
Exam dates November (enrolment deadline mid October) Enrolments at the Ufficio bilinguismo e lingue straniere Cost for 2010: € 83 |
| Diploma de Español - Nivel Intermedio B2 |
The Diploma de Español - Nivel Intermedio B2 - is at Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) — an internationally recognised benchmark of language ability. This certificate attests sufficient linguistic ability to get by in average day-to-day situations under normal communication circumstances, which do not require any specialised use of the language. The exam is divided into five parts:
Exam dates November (enrolment deadline mid October) Enrolments at the Ufficio bilinguismo e lingue straniere Cost for 2010: € 122 |
| Diploma Superior de Español (D.S.E.) - Nivel Superior C2 |
The Diploma Superior de Español (D.S.E.) - Nivel Superior C2 - is at Level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) — an internationally recognised benchmark of language ability. This certificate attests that candidates have the necessary linguistic competence to integrate in situations requiring an advanced use of the language and knowledge of the cultural customs that is also required. The exam is divided into five parts:
Further information and sample papers Exam dates November (enrolment deadline mid October) Enrolments at the Ufficio bilinguismo e lingue straniere Cost for 2010: € 150 |