DELE B2
The official Spanish certificate recognised by the Spanish government.
About this exam
The DELE B2 is issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education. It's required for Spanish university admission, citizenship applications, and many professional roles in Spanish-speaking countries.
Exam sections
Comprensión de lectura
70 min5 reading tasks testing global and specific comprehension.
Comprensión auditiva
40 min4 listening tasks with different audio formats.
Expresión e interacción escritas
80 minTwo writing tasks: a formal text and an argumentative essay.
Expresión e interacción orales
20 min (+ 6–7 min prep)Two oral tasks: value assessment + interview discussion.
Preparation tips
- →The exam is split into two groups — you must pass both, not just the total.
- →Oral preparation time (6–7 min) is very short — practice extracting key points from texts quickly.
- →Writing tasks require formal register — avoid colloquialisms even if they feel natural.
Scoring
Two groups: comprehension (reading+listening) and expression (writing+speaking). Pass: 60% in each group.
Validity
Lifetime (no expiry)
Approximate cost
~€160–€200 depending on country
Accepted by
- ✓Spanish universities
- ✓Latin American universities
- ✓Spanish immigration authorities
- ✓Many European professional bodies
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