The international examination certifies the degree of proficiency for the Spanish language with four tests: Reading and listening comprehension, Written expression and interaction and Spoken expression and interaction; the exam also takes as a reference the levels established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Langma School of Languages is an examination Center for conducting the SIELE examination in New Delhi.
International Spanish Language Evaluation Service (SIELE) is a certification system of Spanish proficiency designed to meet the different needs of different users. SIELE is internationally recognized and supported by prestigious institutions that guarantee both high-quality standards and best practices.
Description | Certificate of proficiency in Spanish on a point-scale equivalent to the A1-C1 CEFR levels |
Entity | Cervantes Institute, National Autonomous University of Mexico, University of Salamanca and Universidad de Buenos Aires. |
Starting year | 2016 |
Origin | Spain, México and Argentina. |
Valid for | Five years |
International recognition | Internationally recognized in the SIELE higher education institutions |
Administrative and marketing management | Telefónica Educación Digital: a technology and marketing company selected through a competitive bidding process |
Candidates | Speakers of Spanish as an FL, L2 and Native (youth and adult) |
Testing administration | Electronically in testing centres by appointment. Eventually, some tests will be user adaptable (reading and listening) |
Integration of Spanish varieties | Yes, this is required for all levels of exam |
Compliance with international standards in certification | Yes |
Number of exams and levels | One adult exam which includes tasks ranging from A1-C1. |
Reading Comprehension | |
Test sections | Listening Comprehension |
Written Expression and Oral Expression | |
Information about results | Results of knowledge-levels of the Spanish language based on a scale of 1000 points, equivalent to the CEFR levels |
Type of certificate issued | Results Certificate (full exam) or Report (partial exam), depending on the type of exam taken |
Result notifications | Maximum of three weeks |
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