Spanish (DELE) Examinations
Accredited Examination Centre
Zurich International School is the largest Spanish Examination Center in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. It also serves Liechtenstein and south western Germany. In line with the Instituto Cervantes' mission to promote the use and understanding of the Spanish language and culture, ZIS is proud to support cultural activities in Spanish for both ZIS and the local communities.
DELE - Diplomas of Spanish Language
DELE Diplomas of Spanish are certifications granted by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Ministry of Education of Spain. Exams from level A1 to C2 are offered in accordance with the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Each exam consists of three written tests (reading, listening, and writing) and one oral test. The exam can be taken at ZIS twice a year, in May and November, during the annually scheduled sessions published by the Instituto Cervantes. Information on the official exam dates is available here.
The results are published within approximately three months. Candidates can access them through the DELE website and print their official grade certification from their personal restricted access area.
The internationally recognized DELE diplomas, have indefinite validity and certify the level of proficiency achieved by a candidate, regardless of where and when they studied Spanish.
For more information about the DELE Diplomas of Spanish please visit https://examenes.
For information about registrations for the DELE exam at ZIS please conact the Exam Coordinator here