What Are the Differences Between the DELE and the SIELE Exam?
The SIELE is a fairly recent Spanish test (2016). The following table summarizes the main differences between the DELE and the SIELE.
| CRITERIA | DELE | SIELE |
|---|---|---|
| Recognized internationally | Yes | Yes |
| Validity period | Lifetime - No expiration date | 5 years |
| Format | Paper | Online |
| Results | 2-3 months | 2-3 weeks |
| 4 skills evaluated (listening, reading, writing, speaking) | Yes | Yes |
| The candidate must take the whole test | Yes | No - The candidate may choose which section of the test they want to take. |
| CEFR levels | Attests a level of Spanish (ex: DELE B1 proves that the candidate has a level B1). | Assesses the level of the candidate, from A1 to C1. |