SIELE
The newer computer-based equivalent, with results in weeks rather than months.
What SIELE is
The Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española is a computer-based Spanish proficiency test, jointly backed by the Instituto Cervantes and several major universities, offering faster results than the traditional DELE while testing the same range of skills.
Exam format
How the exam is structured
SIELE reports a score across Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking rather than a pass/fail level, and can be taken as the full four-skill version or as shorter modular combinations depending on what your destination requires. It's entirely computer-based, with results typically available within about three weeks.
Who it's for
Who takes it
Anyone who needs a recognised Spanish score quickly: university applicants working to a tight deadline, and candidates who prefer a computer-based format over DELE's paper exam and examiner-led oral.
How we prepare you
How we prepare you
Practice on the real computer interface so the format itself holds no surprises, plus targeted work on whichever modules your specific application actually requires, since SIELE's modular structure means you don't always need to prepare all four skills equally.
Frequently asked questions
SIELE or DELE, which should I choose?
It depends on your deadline and your destination's requirement. SIELE is faster and computer-based; DELE is a traditional pass/fail diploma valid for life. Some institutions accept either, so check which one yours specifically asks for.
Does a SIELE score expire?
Yes, unlike DELE, a SIELE certificate is valid for five years from the test date.
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