SIELE Spanish Certification
SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
Goal |
Alternative/complement to DELE |
Target Level |
C1 |
Interest Link |
Languages > Spanish > Certifications |
Status |
Planning |
Advantage |
Computer-based, faster results, modular |
Documentation |
Principia/02_Assets/LRN-SIELE/ |
SIELE Modules
| Module | Skills Tested | Duration | Max Score |
|---|---|---|---|
CL |
Comprensión de lectura (Reading) |
60 min |
250 |
CA |
Comprensión auditiva (Listening) |
55 min |
250 |
EIE |
Expresión e interacción escritas (Writing) |
50 min |
250 |
EIO |
Expresión e interacción orales (Speaking) |
15-20 min |
250 |
Total possible: 1000 points
C1 threshold: ~800+ points
SIELE vs DELE
| Aspect | SIELE | DELE |
|---|---|---|
Format |
Computer-based |
Paper-based |
Results |
3 weeks |
2-3 months |
Validity |
5 years |
Lifetime |
Modularity |
Can take individual modules |
Must take all 4 parts |
Recognition |
International, corporate |
Academic, immigration |
Cost |
Lower per module |
Higher but permanent |
Strategy: SIELE for quick validation, DELE for permanent credential.