DELE and SIELE exam preparation
Online preparation course for the DELE or SIELE exam. Without the intensive course.
Private lessons for exam preparation. Choose between 1 lesson, a package of 5 lessons or a package of 10 lessons. Please note that we are a DELE and SIELE exam centre, and you can take the exams at our school.
1 lesson
Package of 5 lessons
Package of 10 lessons
If you are a beginner and have never studied Spanish, you cannot take this course. Contact us and we will explain which options are available to you.
Preparation for the DELE or SIELE exams
There are 2 official Spanish language exams called DELE and SIELE. The Taronja school is an exam centre for both. We offer private lessons in which your teacher prepares you specifically for the exam that best suits your needs. These can be individual lessons or packages of 5 or 10 lessons.
Below you will find an explanation of the differences between the official DELE exam and the official SIELE exam, as well as a comparison table between them.
DELE at TARONJA
DELE Spanish diplomas are official qualifications certifying the degree of competence in Spanish, issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training of Spain.
Features of DELE:
- Levels from A1 to C2
- Valid for life
- Paper-based exam
- Fixed exam dates
Official DELE exam dates at Taronja 2026
| Exam date | Levels | Registration until | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 February | A2 | Until 8 January | |
| 11 April | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 | Until 18 February | |
| 16 May | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 | Until 1 April | |
| 11 July | A2, B1, B2, C1 | Until 14 May | |
| 17 October | A2, B1, B2 | Until 3 September | |
| 21 November | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 | Until 8 October |
SIELE at TARONJA
SIELE is the International Service for the Assessment of the Spanish Language, which certifies the degree of Spanish proficiency of students and professionals. It is offered by the Instituto Cervantes, the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University of Salamanca and the University of Buenos Aires.
Features of SIELE:
- Multi-level exam (A1-C1)
- Valid for 5 years
- Online exam
- Flexible dates
You can take the exam with us at any time of the year, and you choose the date. All you need to do is talk to us and book it at least 15 days in advance — we will help you with registration.
Comparison of the official exams
| Criterion | DELE | SIELE |
|---|---|---|
📋Description | Diploma of Spanish proficiency at a CEFR level (A1-C2) | Certificate of Spanish knowledge with equivalence to CEFR levels (A1-C2) |
⏰Validity | Unlimited | Five years |
💻Format | At exam centres, on paper, on fixed dates | At exam centres, online, by prior appointment |
📊Number of exams | Six exams for adults: A1-C2 | One exam for adults, including tasks from A1 to C1 |
🎯Result | Pass or fail at a specific level | Always a result on a 1000-point scale with equivalence to CEFR levels |
Description
Diploma of Spanish proficiency at a CEFR level (A1-C2)
Certificate of Spanish knowledge with equivalence to CEFR levels (A1-C2)
Validity
Unlimited
Five years
Format
At exam centres, on paper, on fixed dates
At exam centres, online, by prior appointment
Number of exams
Six exams for adults: A1-C2
One exam for adults, including tasks from A1 to C1
Result
Pass or fail at a specific level
Always a result on a 1000-point scale with equivalence to CEFR levels
Contact us for more information
If you are interested in taking one of these exams and, once you are here, are not sure which one suits you best, we can arrange a meeting with our head of studies to give you advice.