Courses

D: D.E.L.E.: exam preparation

The Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry for Education.

  • Diploma de Español Nivel A1 (Starter level). This qualification attests to sufficient linguistic ability for a very basic range of the most commonly simple expressions used in the Spanish-speaking world and in order to satisfy inmediate needs of a concrete type.
  • Diploma de Español Nivel B1 (Inicial / Beginner level). This qualification attests to sufficient linguistic ability for understanding and responding appropriately in most normal day-to-day situations and for expressing desires and needs in a basic way.
  • Diploma de Español Nivel B2 (Intermedio / Intermediate level). This qualification validates sufficient linguistic ability to get by in average day-to-day situations in normal communication circumstances, which do not require specialized use of the language.
  • Diploma de Español Nivel C2 (Superior / Proficiency level). This qualification accredits the necessary linguistic competence to integrate in situations requiring an advanced use of the language and knowledge of the cultural customs embedded within it.

General conditions
Candidates wishing to sit Diplomas in Spanish examinations must meet the following requirements:

  1. 1. When registering, they must be able to provide documented proof that they are nationals of a country in which Spanish is not an official language.
  2. Nationals of Spanish-speaking countries resident in countries where Spanish is not an official language may apply to register if they fulfill at least two of the following conditions:
    • Spanish is not the native language of either of their parents.
    • Spanish is not the first language that they learned.
    • Spanish is not the language they use in normal everyday communication.
    • They did not receive their primary or secondary education (partially or completely) in Spanish.

The candidates referred to in Section 2 above must declare in writing that they meet at least two of the aforementioned requirements.

DELE 2010 Examination dates and registration

In the last two years (2008 and 2009), out of the 19 students who took the DELE, 15 of them passed (79%).

Accredited or Associate Centers:

  • Meet certain quality standards in the teaching of Spanish.
  • Meet the legal requirements for carrying out teaching activities.
  • Have adequate teaching resources.
  • Have a properly qualified and trained teaching team.
  • Have a teaching plan guaranteeing satisfactory progress.
  • Realizan una publicidad veraz en relación con la oferta
  • Set a maximum number of students per class.
  • Issue certificates.
  • Present publicity which reflects accurately the services offered.
  • Outline course and supplementary services fees clearly.
  • Address complaints.

The Instituto Cervantes carries out periodic inspections and renews accreditation permits every two years.
Only Accredited and Associate Centers may use Instituto Cervantes logos:

Letra Hispánica is Accredited Center by the Instituto Cervantes

Calendar, Prices, Conditions and Guarantees

Beginning of courses 2010

  • A: "Letra por Letra". Spanish Language Courses.
    Courses start on Mondays throughout the year, or next day good with the exception of the Christmas period, which occupies the second half of December and first week of January.
  • B: "Con todas las letras". Spanish courses, Spanish culture and civilization.
    January 11th
    February 1st
    March 1st
    April 5th
    May 3rd
    May 31th
    July 5th
    August 2nd
    September 6th
    October 4th
    November 2nd
  • C: "Letra mensajera". Study abroad programs.
    Specially designed for each institution
  • D: Official Certificate of spanish as foreign language (D.E.L.E.) exam preparation
    For the Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language examination, registration starts approximately two months before the examination and will be open for approximately one month.
    (Other dates may be agreed here on request)
  • E: Thematic Programs
    • Spanish Language & Culture for High School Students:
      July Course: 1st to July 31th, 2010
      August Course: from 2nd to August 31th, 2010
      July + August course: from July 1st to August 31th, 2010
    • Spanish Language for Health Professionals
      June Program: 14th to June 30th, 2010
      August Program: 16th to August 27th, 2010
    • Course of Spanish art:
      July Course: 1st to July 15th, 2010
      August Course: 9th to August 20th, 2010

Dates for DELE 2010

The Management of the Cervantes Institute has approved the dates of the calls for consideration of the Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) for 2010, broken in three calls, May, August and November, as follows:

  • MAY 2010 Examination:
  • AUGUST 2010 Examination:
    • August 20st.
    • Registration period: From July 12th until July 30st
  • NOVEMBER 2010 Examination:
    • November 19th and 20th, by country.
    • Registration period: From September 1st until October 15th.

Prices of courses 2010

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Standard Courses
For University Level please see University Programs and Thematic Programs
Letra por letra
Spanish Language Courses		 Con todas las letras
Spanish Language, Culture and Civilization
Period € euro Period € euro
1 week, 10 hours per week 85,00 € 1 month (80h.) 625,00 €
1 week, 20 hours per week 155,00 € 3 months (240h.) 1.800,00 €
2 weeks, 10 hours per week 170,00 € 6 months (480h.) 3.300,00 €
2 weeks, 20 hours per week 310,00 € Year (11 months, 880h.) 5.600,00 €
3 weeks, 10 hours per week 255,00 €  
3 weeks, 20 hours per week 450,00 €
4 weeks, 10 hours per week 300,00 €
4 weeks, 20 hours per week 525,00 €
Additional month 475,00 €
3 months (240h.) 1.280,00 €
6 months (480h.) 2.560,00 €
9 months (720h.) 3.800,00 €
Individual tuition, one-to-one: 24,00 €/hour
Preparation for official D.E.L.E. exam
Period € euro
1 month (4 weeks, 2 hours per day) 315,00 €
Registration Fee 30,00 €

Spanish Language & Culture for High School Students
Period € euro
July or August 2.290,00 €
July + August 4.000,00 €

Spanish Language for for Health Professionals
Period € euro
From June 15th to June 30th 1.350,00 €
From August 17th to August 28th 1.350,00 €
Spanish Art
Period € euro
July 6th to July 17 1.155,00 €
August 10th to August 21th 1.155,00 €
Cultural Trips Other
  € euro   € euro
2 trips per month 95,00 € Registration Fee 30,00 €
1 trip per month 48,00 € Medical Insurance per month (aprox.) 25,00 €
Pre-registration
(refundable deposit)
120,00 €

Prices of Accomodation

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Lodging in family
Single room Full Board 20,00 € per day
Half Board: breakfast and one main meal 18,00 € per day
Double Room Full Board 18,00 € per day
Half Board: breakfast and one main meal 16,00 € per day
Laundry (weekly) 12,00 €
Student Residence
Single room Full Board 24,00 € per day
Half Board: breakfast and one main meal 22,00 € per day
Double Room Full Board 22,00 € per day
Half Board: breakfast and one main meal 20,00 € per day
In flat
Single Room 280,00 € / month
Double Room 220,00 € / month

Other types of accomodation: studios, apartments, hotel, hostal we look for the best option.
Price for the service: 50 €".

Transport and Pick-up service
Madrid airport transfer to your accommodation in Salamanca or viceversa
Taxi, pick up in the airport waiting room, 1 passenger 230,00 €
Taxi, pick up in the airport waiting room (max. 3 passengers), total price 250,00 €
Dedicated Bus (max. 18 passengers), total price Ask for information
Accompaniment service representatives Letra Hispánica 110,00 €

What does registration include?

  • Time in classes or in the different programs and the activities included in them.
  • A folder with useful information on Salamanca. Letra Hispánica membership (to use public library and to receive discounts from different business in Salamanca).
  • Material used in class.
  • Lodging in families or residences.
  • Service of socio-cultural animation.
  • Free use of internet.
  • Tutoring.
  • Title of Proficiency from Letra Hispánica (after an examination) or Title of Attendance (if the students attends 90% of classes).
  • 24 h. Emergency phone.
  • Issue of certificate of registration to obtain the visa, if needed.

Important: Health insurance is not included. Students from European Union need to obtain in their countries of origin the insurance cover of the Spanish Public Health Institution. Other students can choose between bringing their own health insurance (they will need to provide a copy for Letra Hispánica) or asking for help in our offices to get one here in Salamanca.

Conditions and guarantees

  • The fees of registration and lodging have to be paid in the first three days of the courses or programs. For courses that last more than three months, the total amount can be divided into three months periods.
  • Pre-registration fee (120,00 € euro) will be substracted from the total amount of registration.
  • If a student cancels registration before classes start, she/he will be returned 80% of the pre-registration fee if he notifies us a month before classes start; she/he will be returned 60% if she/he notifies us seven days before classes start. In the cancellation is done out of this periods, there will be no return, but pre-registration in Letra Hispánica will remain valid for a year.
  • Cancellations must be made in any written form.
  • If for illness or any other serious reason a student has to interrupt her/his studies in Letra Hispánica, once classes have started, the fees she/he has paid will remain valid for a year, so that she/he can finish her/his studies.
  • The students can ask for a change of family with no need to give reasons.
  • Letra Hispánica reserves the right to cancel a course or program. In this case, the student will be informed with plenty time and will be given different alternatives. If an agreement is not reached, the student will get the full amount of the fees paid to Letra Hispánica.