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Diplomas in Spanish

The The Diplomas in Spanish are official diplomas certifying a degree of competence and mastery of the Spanish language. Students of all ages and levels in Spanish are able to take this exam, whether they are a beginner, at the intermediate level or fluent.

Candidates can apply for one of three (3) levels of the diploma.


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Beginner's Diploma

The Diploma in Spanish A1 & A2 is an accredited and internationally recognized diploma that connects people from their first contact with Spanish and evaluates their level in Spanish from the beginning of their studies.

This course is aimed at absolute beginners as it starts the learning process from scratch and assumes no previous knowledge or experience with Spanish.


Requirements

Candidates can enroll should they meet one or more of the following criterium

  • Applicants should possess 3 CXC subjects (grades 1-3, including English language and Mathematics) or their equivalent, two (2) of which should be at the advanced level CAPE (2 units each grade 1-5), to qualify for a full-time programme.
  • No prior experience in Spanish is required.



Intermediate Diploma

The B1 diploma certifies candidates’ capacity to understand the gist of clear texts, in standard language, if they involve well-known topics related to work, studies or leisure.

It also certifies students’ ability to deal with most situations that occur while travelling in areas where Spanish is spoken; to produce simple and coherent texts about familiar topics, or topics of personal interest; and lastly to be able to describe experiences, events, wishes and hopes, as well as to be able to briefly express opinions or explain plans.


Requirements

Candidates can enroll should they meet one or more of the following criterium

  • Applicants possess 3 CXC subjects (grades 1-3, including English language and Mathematics) or their equivalent, two (2) of which should be at the advanced level CAPE (2 units each grade 1-5), to qualify for a full-time programme.
  • At least the DELE A1 or A2 diploma.
  • Passes in CAPE Spanish is not required but is a plus.
  • Having in a Spanish-speaking country for more than one (1) year.
  • Candidates may be subjected to additional assessments.



Advanced Diploma

This diploma certifies sufficient linguistic competence to understand a wide variety of lengthy, and somewhat demanding texts, as well as to grasp implicit meaning in the same; to express themselves fluently and spontaneously without apparent effort to find the right words; to be able to use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes; and finally, to be able to produce clear, well-structured, and detailed texts about topics of some complexity, correctly using mechanisms of organization, articulation, and cohesion in the text.


Requirements

Candidates can enroll should they meet one or more of the following criterium

  • At least the DELE B1 or B2 diploma.
  • Having in a Spanish-speaking country for more than one (1) year.
  • Having started or completed an Associate Degree in Spanish or a relevant field.
  • All candidates will have to undergo an assessment.





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