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19.02.2021
D.E.L.E. exams A2/B1/B2/C1
Registration deadline: 11.11.2020 - 13.01.2021

09.04.2021
D.E.L.E. exams A2/B1/B2/C1
Registration deadline: 11.11.2020 - 10.02.2021

22.05.2021
D.E.L.E. exams A2/B1/B2/C1/C2
Registration deadline: 11.11.2020 - 17.03.2021

09.07.2021
D.E.L.E. exams A2/B1/B2/C1
Registration deadline: 11.11.2020 - 12.05.2021

10.09.2021
D.E.L.E. exams A2
Registration deadline: 11.11.2020 - 14.07.2021

08.10.2021
D.E.L.E. exams A2/B1/B2
Registration deadline: 11.11.2020 - 25.08.2021

13.11.2021
D.E.L.E. exams A2/B1/B2/C1/C2
Registration deadline: 11.11.2020 - 06.10.2021

Examination fees:

D.E.L.E. exam A2: 130 €
D.E.L.E. exam B1: 160 €
D.E.L.E. exam B2: 190 €
D.E.L.E. exam C1: 205 €
D.E.L.E. exam C2: 220 €

What are the SIELE tests like?

Part 1: Reading comprehension
This test is composed of 5 tasks with a total of 38 questions. The candidate must read various texts of different levels of complexity and answer questions about them. There is a time limit of 60 minutes to complete the test. The test is corrected automatically and immediately, with a maximum of 250 points.

Part 2: Listening comprehension
There are 6 tasks in this test with a total of 38 questions.The candidate must listen to a variety of different recordings (conversations, conferences etc.) with different levels of complexity and then answer questions about the recordings. The maximum time to complete the test is 55 minutes. Correction is automatic and immediate with a possible maximum of 250 points.

Part 3: Written interaction and expression
This test consists of 2 tasks where the candidate must write two texts according to the instructions and texts provided. The test lasts for a maximum of 50 minutes and is worth a total of 250 points. The content of the test is copied and later evaluated by expert examiners at SIELE.

Part 4: Oral interaction and expression
There are a total of 5 tasks in this test. You will listen to a variety of questions which are recorded. You must also give two spoken presentations. The maximum time to complete the test is 15 minutes, with a total value of 250 points. The contents of this test are recorded and subsequently evaluated by expert examiners at SIELE.

Check out the further information on:
https://www.escuela-montalban.com/en/courses/siele-certificate.php

We're here to help you with our new flexible policies designed to give you complete confidence when you book. To give you peace of mind when booking a course with us, we want to provide you with as much flexibility as possible. For our adult students, we are revising our policies as follows:

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Tuition: we are not charging cancellation fees on tuition (with no notice period prior to arrival). School apartments/homestay accommodation: we are not charging cancellation fees (with no notice period prior to arrival).

IN-SCHOOL STUDENTS
Tuition: the school may substitute completely or partially, the face-to-face classes for classes held in a virtual classroom environment, without implying any modification in the price of the course. If students don't wish online classes, they will be credited with a voucher for any complete unused weeks to be used for the same course at another date. We refund part of the paid amount, if a students decides to shorten the programme or reduce the number of lessons.

School apartments/homestay accommodation: if a student decides to leave the acommodation, already paid weeks will be refunded.

Our school will ensure at all times that face-to-face classes are taught, with strict subjection and in compliance with the measures that the Public Authorities have ordered, regarding prevention and hygiene, in relation to the spread and contagion of the COVID-19 virus.

These terms and conditions are valid until further notice.

We will serve the public for new registrations by phone, WhatsApp, email and during our reduced office hours in June from Monday to Friday from 10.00 and 13.00 h.

Our Spanish language school in Granada is different and it is a good time to show this by coming out of this situation with greater enthusiasm and commitment to a cooperative business project that puts the stability of its workers and the quality of teaching up front.

The Escuela Montalbán Team

The D.E.L.E. exams will take place in summer and autumn and for the following levels:

10.07.2020
D.E.L.E. exams A2/B1/B2/C1
Registration deadline: 13.11.2019 - 17.06.2020

31.07.2020
D.E.L.E. exams A2
Registration deadline: 14.04.2020 - 08.07.2020

11.09.2020
D.E.L.E. exams A2/B1/B2/C1/C2
Registration deadline: 13.11.2019 - 19.08.2020

02.10.2020
D.E.L.E. exams A2/B1/B2/C1
Registration deadline: 13.11.2019 - 09.09.2020

23.10.2020
D.E.L.E. exams A2/B1/B2
Registration deadline: 14.04.2020 - 30.09.2020

14.11.2020
D.E.L.E. exams A2/B1/B2/C1/C2
Registration deadline: 13.11.2019 - 14.10.2020

Examination fees:

D.E.L.E. exam A2: 130 €
D.E.L.E. exam B1: 160 €
D.E.L.E. exam B2: 190 €
D.E.L.E. exam C1: 205 €
D.E.L.E. exam C2: 220 €

This March, 2020, more than 60 professionals from the sector TEACHING SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE in Spain met at the annual convention organized by FEDELE, held in Ronda on March 5-7 at the Reina Victoria Hotel.

During the convention the sector report of FEDELE was presented, a document that collects with very complete data the trends in the sector of teaching Spanish as a foreign language.

In addition, the 20th anniversary of the federation was celebrated with the awards given to those schools that have stood out throughout the history of FEDELE for their commitment and their work for the association.

Different current issues that affect the Spanish teaching sector and the FEDELE schools were also discussed. Participants had the opportunity to discuss in groups their way of seeing the Spanish teaching sector in Spain and the trends.

Member schools also established a line of work for 2020/2021 on the issues that affect the Spanish teaching sector such as international market trends.

Due to the high demand we are going to offer 3 exam dates per week at our school. You can sit the SIELE exam on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 15.00 to 18.00 h.

To begin the process, please enrol through the following website:
https://siele.org/en/reservas

Choose the test SIELE GLOBAL:

• Select Spain as the country where you want to take the test. Click on select.
• Choose the city, the date and the exam center where you want to take the test. In exam centers, select Granada.
• Search for Escuela Montalbán and choose the day and the time when you want to do the test. We offer exam sessions every Wednesday.
• Complete the payment and add your personal details.
• Now you are registered to take the SIELE GLOBAL test at our school.

What is SIELE?
SIELE is the International Assessment Service for the Spanish Language, promoted by the Spanish Instituto Cervantes, the University of Mexico, the University of Salamanca and the University of Buenos Aires.

SIELE certifies the proficiency of the Spanish language with four tests: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and oral expression and interaction based on the levels established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1).

The duration of the tests is as follows:

Reading comprehension: 60 minutes

Listening comprehension: 55 minutes

Written expression and interaction: 50 minutes

Oral expression and interaction: 15-20 minutes

The SIELE exam is managed entirely electronically. The registration, the exam, information of the results and  the certification report goes via Internet. Candidates obtain the results and the certificate within a maximum term of three weeks.

Where and when do I sit the SIELE exam?
The full exam will be completed electronically at our school. We will make available to the candidate's the required computer resources and will supervise the development of the exam.

Candidates may make an appointment with us via https://siele.org/reservas

Discover more about our new Spanish course progamme 2020 and check the updated prices for all courses and accommodation options. You also will find the  D.E.L.E exam dates for next year and other useful information in our price list document on the download page