DELE A2 and CCSE for Spanish nationality:
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Just like the exam, everything is in Spanish. Need help? Open the translation under each question.
Read the text, then answer.
¿Qué día está cerrada la tienda?
Questions from our practice bank, in the exam format. This is not the official exam.
🛂 The rule
Spanish nationality by residence requires the DELE A2 (or higher) and the CCSE, two Instituto Cervantes exams; nationals of Spanish-speaking countries are exempt from the DELE but not from the CCSE.
Official site ↗📅 Next session
DELE A2: 2027 registration opens on 18 November 2026. Friday 5 March 2027 (register by 20 January), Friday 2 April 2027 (by 10 February), Saturday 22 May 2027 (by 7 April). CCSE: 2027 registration opens on 23 November 2026; first sessions on Thursday 28 January (register by 7 January) and Thursday 25 February (by 4 February).
Checked against the official website on 12 November 2026.
Official calendar ↗The exam, part by part
The official format, and what you practise in OpiFluent.
Reading
DELE, reading, 60 minutes: 4 tasks, 25 questions.
In OpiFluent26 questions on everyday texts: notices, emails, a letter from the authorities, a job advert.
Listening
DELE, listening, 40 minutes: 4 tasks, 25 questions.
In OpiFluent26 questions on dialogues in Spanish at A2 and B1, read aloud, with feedback after each answer.
Writing
DELE, writing, 45 minutes: 2 tasks.
In OpiFluentTasks with a minimum word count, marked by the tutor on four criteria (content, vocabulary, grammar, spelling), with notes on what to fix.
Speaking
DELE, speaking: 12 minutes of preparation with notes allowed, then about 12 minutes with the examiner, 3 tasks (monologue, photo, dialogue).
In OpiFluentThe exam's speaking tasks, which you record and check against a self-assessment grid, plus voice conversations with the tutor in Spanish, followed by a review of your mistakes.
CCSE
CCSE, a separate test: 25 single-answer questions on government and law, rights and duties, regions and geography, culture and history, and Spanish society. Pass mark: 15 correct answers out of 25, no penalty for wrong answers.
In OpiFluentNot covered by the app. The Instituto Cervantes publishes an official 2026 preparation manual.
🎤 Speaking: the hardest part to practise alone
At the exam: 3 tasks, about 12 minutes with the examiner after 12 minutes of preparation: a 2- to 3-minute monologue, a photo to describe, then a dialogue in a situation linked to the photo.
You can practise reading and listening with a book or a podcast. Speaking needs someone who answers you in Spanish, gives you time to find your words, and tells you what to fix.
In OpiFluent, you talk out loud with Tocco, the tutor, in Spanish and at your own pace; after the conversation, he goes over your mistakes. You also get the exam's speaking tasks, to record and check against a grid.
Your preparation, in the app
- A countdown to your exam date, and one clear next step.
- Every paper with your current level, practised in the exam format.
- A full exam in real conditions when you are ready.
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- The 5-question test on this page, without an account
- Practice by skill: 5 sessions a week, up to 30 questions each
- A timed session with every paper, writing marked by the tutor: 2 a week
- Voice conversations with the tutor: 2 a week, plus one in each daily lesson
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- Unlimited practice and timed sessions
- A detailed review of your mistakes after each session
- Unlimited voice conversations with the tutor
- Every lesson and all 26 real-life situations
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Everything about the exam
Scoring
DELE A2: the result is pass or fail, and the speaking test can take place on a different day from the written papers. CCSE: 15 correct answers out of 25.
What the exam is for
Nationality by residence (Real Decreto 1004/2015) requires both exams. Nationals of countries where Spanish is an official language skip the DELE but take the CCSE. Holders of the Spanish ESO diploma simply attach it to their application, with no need to apply in advance. Spanish certificates from the official language schools (Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas) are also accepted in place of the DELE.
- Run by
- Instituto Cervantes
- Levels
- DELE A1 to C2, at least A2 for nationality. The CCSE is a knowledge test, not a language exam.
- Fee
- DELE A2: €138 at exam centres in Spain in 2026. CCSE: €85 in 2026, the same price worldwide. 2027 fees: to be confirmed.
- Duration
- DELE A2: 2 hours 25 minutes of written papers, then the speaking test (12 minutes of preparation, then about 12 minutes with the examiner)
Before you register
There is no CCSE in August or December. In 2027 the Cervantes calendar adds an appointment window of about two weeks before each official CCSE date: ask your centre how it works before planning your day.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the DELE A2 if I'm from a Spanish-speaking country?
No, you are exempt from the DELE if you show a valid passport or a nationality certificate. You still have to take the CCSE.
How much do the two exams cost?
In 2026: €138 for the DELE A2 at centres in Spain, €85 for the CCSE. The 2027 fees are not published yet.
How does the DELE A2 speaking test work?
You get 12 minutes to prepare the three tasks, with notes and an outline allowed. Then about 12 minutes with the examiner: a 2- to 3-minute monologue on a topic, a photo to describe for 2 to 3 minutes, and a 3- to 4-minute dialogue in a situation linked to the photo. You can look at your notes but not read them out.
Does OpiFluent prepare you for the CCSE?
No. The app prepares you for the DELE A2 papers, especially speaking. For the CCSE, use the official Instituto Cervantes manual.
Official sources
- Instituto Cervantes, DELE and CCSE 2027 calendars
- Instituto Cervantes, CCSE
- Ministry of Justice, nationality: documents and exemptions
- Official DELE A2 sample paper (format since 2020)
OpiFluent is not affiliated with Instituto Cervantes. Practice material follows the published exam format; it does not replace official instructions or official assessment.
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