DELE for students exam description

The overall structure of general DELE exams for levels A1-B2 is shown in the table below.

DELE level A1-B2 test Maximum score over the total 100 points on the DELE exam Minimum score to PASS
Reading comprehension 25 points 30 points
Written expression and interaction 25 points
Oral comprehension 25 points 30 points
Oral expression and interaction 25 points

The exercises in each test draw from personal, public, educational and professional contexts. The objective is to certify the degree of general linguistic competence in Spanish.

From level B1 upward, the DELE tests for comprehension include exercises involving the different varieties of Spanish, which are likewise deemed valid in candidates.

More detailed information on the structure and content of general DELE exams can be found on the DELE exams page.