The following are listed according to level of difficulty:

Background information: This certificate is part of The European Language Certificates scheme established by the German Adult Education Association and is offered by all member organisations of the International Certificate Conference (ICC) and in licensed centres by the WBT Further Education Test Systems. The ICC is an international association of European adult education organisations. The European Language Certificates are available at three levels i.e. A2, B1 and B2. Examinations at the lowest level i.e. A2 are currently available for 10 languages, including Spanish.

Test Sites / Results: This test can be taken at all language centres run by ICC members in Europe.

Background information: The CIE / DBE and DSE exams were established by the Spanish Ministry for Education. They are set and and assessed by the Universidad de Salamanca and administered by the Instituto Cervantes worldwide. The CIE is the lowest level certificate of the three DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera) examinations. The test is based on the Council of Europe's Threshold Level specification and candidates should be capable of communicating in basic social / work situations. The 170 minute examination comprises five parts i.e. reading; writing; listening; speaking and communicative awareness. The CIE is recognised internationally by companies, chambers of commerce and educational authorities.

Test Sites / Results / Dates: The tests can be taken in both Spain and abroad at recognised test centres, including centres of the Instituto Cervantes, Spanish embassies / consulates and universities worldwide. Candidates are awarded either a pass or a fail and results are available within three months. Examinations are held annually in May and November.

Background information: This certificate is part of The European Language Certificates scheme established by the German Adult Education Association and is offered by all member organisations of the International Certificate Conference (ICC) and in licensed centres by the WBT Further Education Test Systems. The ICC is an international association of European adult education organisations. The European Language Certificates are available at three levels i.e. A2, B1 and B2. Examinations at this level i.e. B1 are currently available for 8 languages, including Spanish. The 3 hour exam comprises a written section (reading comprehension; listening comprehension and written expression) and an oral section.

Test Sites: This test can be taken at all language centres run by ICC members in Europe.

Background information: The CIE / DBE and DSE exams were established by the Spanish Ministry for Education. They are set and and assessed by the Universidad de Salamanca and administered by the Instituto Cervantes worldwide. The DBE is the intermediate level certificate of the three DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera) examinations. The 220 minute examination comprises i.e. reading; writing; listening; speaking and structural competence (grammar and vocabulary). The DBE is recognised internationally by companies, chambers of commerce and educational authorities.

Test Sites / Results / Dates: The tests can be taken in both Spain and abroad at recognised test centres, including centres of the Instituto Cervantes, Spanish embassies / consulates and universities worldwide. Candidates are awarded either a pass or a fail and results are available within three months. Examinations are held annually in May and November.

Background information: The CIE / DBE and DSE exams were established by the Spanish Ministry for Education. They are set and and assessed by the Universidad de Salamanca and administered by the Instituto Cervantes worldwide. The DSE is the highest level certificate of the three DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera) examinations and candidates should have an advanced knowledge of Spanish. The 235 minute exam comprises reading; writing; listening; speaking and structural competence (grammar and vocabulary). The DSE is internationally recognised by companies, chambers of commerce and educational authorities.

Test Sites / Results / Dates: The tests can be taken in both Spain and abroad at recognised test centres, including centres of the Instituto Cervantes, Spanish embassies / consulates and universities worldwide. Candidates are awarded either a pass or a fail and results are available within three months. Examinations are held annually in May and November.

Background information: The Certificado Básico de Español de los Negocios was established by the Cámara Oficial de Comercio e Industria de Madrid and the Universidad de Alcalá de Henares. This course is designed for candidates capable of communicating in everyday office and business situations. The level of proficiency required is equivalent to the intermediate level as specified by the Instituto Cervantes. The 90 minute exam comprises written and oral sections.

Test Sites / Results / Dates: The examination can be taken at recognised test centres in both Spain and abroad. Certificates are awarded to those who achieve the 50% pass mark.

Background information: The Certificado Básico del Español del Turismo was established by the Cámara Oficial de Comercio e Industria de Madrid and the Universidad de Alcalá de Henares. This course is designed for those capable of communicating in tourism-related situations i.e. tourist information services; hotels; restaurants; travel agencies and professional meetings. The level of language proficiency required (grammar and vocabulary) is equivalent to the intermediate level as specified by the Instituto Cervantes. The 90 minute exam comprises written and oral sections.

Test Sites / Results / Dates: The examination can be taken at recognised test centres in both Spain and abroad. Certificates are awarded to those who achieve the 50% pass mark.

Background information: This certificate is part of The European Language Certificates scheme established by the German Adult Education Association and is offered by all member organisations of the International Certificate Conference (ICC) and in licensed centres by the WBT Further Education Test Systems. The ICC is an international association of European adult education organisations. The European Language Certificates are available at three levels i.e. A2, B1 and B2. Examinations at this level i.e. B2 assess the candidate's proficiency in Spanish for business purposes at an intermediate level.

Test Sites: This test can be taken at all language centres run by ICC members in Europe.

Background information: The Certificado Superior de Español de los Negocios was established by the Cámara Oficial de Comercio e Industria de Madrid and the Universidad de Alcalá de Henares. This course is designed for those capable of effective office / business communication. The level of language proficiency required (grammar and vocabulary) is equivalent to the advanced-intermediate level as specified by the Instituto Cervantes. The 3 hour exam comprises both written and oral test sections. Candidates are also tested on various socio-economic / legal business issues in both Spain and Latin America.

Test Sites / Results / Dates: The examination can be taken at recognised test centres in both Spain and abroad. Certificates are awarded to those who achieve the 50% pass mark.

Background information: The Certificado Superior del Español del Turismo was established by the Cámara Oficial de Comercio e Industria de Madrid and the Universidad de Alcalá de Henares. This course is designed for those capable of communicating fluently in all tourism-related situations. The level of language proficiency required (grammar and vocabulary) is equivalent to the advanced level as specified by the Instituto Cervantes. The 135 minute exam comprises both written and oral test sections.

Test Sites / Results / Dates: The examination can be taken at recognised test centres in both Spain and abroad. Certificates are awarded to those who achieve the 50% pass mark.

Background information: The Certificado Superior del Español del Turismo was established by the Cámara Oficial de Comercio e Industria de Madrid and the Universidad de Alcalá de Henares. The Diploma is designed for those candidates capable of fluent communication in all office / business scenarios. The level of language proficiency required (grammar and vocabulary) is equivalent to the superior level as specified by the Instituto Cervantes. The three hour exam also requires knowledge of:

• Socio-economic and legal aspects in Spain, Europe and Latin America.
• Marketing aspects
• Business conditions within the stock-market, the unions, chambers of commerce, etc.

Test Sites / Results / Dates: The examination can be taken at recognised test centres in both Spain and abroad. Certificates are awarded to those who achieve the 50% pass mark.

Background information: BULATS was developed in cooperation by UCLES; the Alliance Française; the WBT Weiterbildungs-Testsysteme GmbH (formerly Prüfungszentrale des Deutschen Volkshochschul-Verbands/DVV); the Universidad de Salamanca and the Instituto Cervantes. The testing service is currently available in English, French, German and Spanish. BULATS is used by organisations and companies as a language assessment tool; it is designed to test the language proficiency of employees and job applicants in business / professional contexts. It comprises several tests which may be taken separately, or as a combination:

• 1. The Standard BULATS Test, which tests overall language ability.
• 2. The BULATS Speaking Test, which tests speaking skills in the form of a one-to-one interview with the examiner.
• 3. The BULATS Writing Test, which tests writing skills.

Test Sites / Results / Dates: Test sites / dates are arranged individually. Identical tests are used for all candidates, independent of individual ability. Results are available as group reports; candidates are rated at five levels, based on the ALTE Framework i.e. Level 1 (elementary); Level 2 (lower intermediate); Level 3 (upper intermediate); Level 4 (lower advanced) and Level 5 (upper advanced). BULATS does not award certificates.

Background information: The ELYTE was established by the Cámara Oficial de Comercio de España en Francia/Chambre de Commerce Franco-Espagnole. This is a Spanish business language proficiency test designed for both students and professionals. Students cannot fail the exam as its sole purpose is that of assessment (All candidates receive a certificate confirming the level of proficiency). The 3 hour exam comprises oral comprehension; written comprehension; vocabulary (written expression) and grammar. In addition, it assesses the candidate's knowledge of prevailing economic / legal issues.

Test Sites / Results: The test can be taken at the Chambre de Commerce Franco-Espagnole and recognised examination centres in France.

Background information: Euroqualifications were established by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board (LCCIEB). It is a group of bilingual certificates designed for those entering the European business arena. The examinations test linguistic / practical business skills and the student’s knowledge of the structure and activities of the European Union. They are available at three levels in English, French, German and Spanish. Candidates receive a certificate upon completing each level (each comprising a series of individual examinations):

• Commercial Language Assistant Certificate (CLAC / 1st level)
• European Executive Assistant Certificate (EEAC / 2nd level)
• Diploma in European Business Administration (DEBA / 3rd level).

Students should note that the abovementioned certificates can only be achieved if the individual examinations required for each level are passed within a five year period.

Test Sites / Results / Dates: Tests can be taken at any recognised LCCIEB examination centre. The tests are offered on both a timetable and demand basis.

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board
Station Road
Marlowe House
Sidcup, Kent DA15 7BJ
United Kingdom
Tel.: +44-181-302 4160
Fax: +44-181-309 5169