Intensive or Part-Time Spanish Course: Which Suits You?
Intensive or part-time? Compare hours, pace and results to choose the Spanish course in Madrid that fits your goals and your timetable.
Do you want to know your exact level of Spanish, or need an official document that proves it? The SIELE could be exactly what you’re looking for. Here’s how the exam works, how results are given and how to book it with us. Jaleo Madrid is an official SIELE exam centre.
SIELE stands for Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española (International Service for the Evaluation of the Spanish Language). It is an official exam that certifies your level of Spanish, recognised by institutions around the world. It is backed by the Instituto Cervantes, the University of Salamanca, the University of Buenos Aires and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
The SIELE assesses four skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking. You can take all four or choose only the ones you need. If you want a complete certificate, we recommend the SIELE Global, which covers all four skills.
Unlike the DELE, you can’t fail the SIELE. Instead of testing one level, it measures your exact level in each skill, from A1 to C1. (There is no C2 level in the SIELE.)
The SIELE offers lots of dates, so you can choose the time that suits you best. And you can take it at our school or remotely from home, with no need to travel to an exam centre. Find out how the remote exam works in SIELE at home: pros and cons.
The main differences: the SIELE gives results in three weeks, you can’t fail it and it’s valid for five years, while the DELE tests a specific level, is pass or fail and never expires. Compare them in detail in SIELE vs DELE, or read our DELE exam guide.
Booking takes a few steps on the official SIELE website. Our SIELE exam centre page guides you through each one:
Jaleo students get a €25 discount on the SIELE Global. If you can’t find us in the list, contacta con nosotros and we’ll help.
Whether you need a certificate for your career or a B2 to study in Spain, we can help. As a school accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, we offer group courses and one-to-one classes to help you reach your goal. Find out more on our DELE and SIELE page.
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