Official Spanish Exams: DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera)

Diploma de Español (Nivel Inicial)
The Diploma de Español (Nivel Inicial) corresponds to the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The Diploma de Español (Nivel Inicial) recognises a language level sufficient for understanding and responding to common everyday situations, asking questions and expressing needs in simple language.

Diploma de Español (Nivel Intermedio)
The Diploma de Español (Nivel Intermedio) corresponds to the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The Diploma de Español (Nivel Intermedio) recognises a language level sufficient for confronting common daily situations under normal communication conditions that sometimes demand specialised language.

Diploma de Español (Nivel Superior)
The Diploma de Español (Nivel Superior) corresponds to the C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference.
The Diploma de Español (Nivel Superior) recognises a language level necessary for confronting demanding situations and a very good mastery of the language and its culture.