The DELE B2 certifies an upper-intermediate level: you understand complex texts and discussions in your field, and you speak fluently enough to interact with native speakers without strain. It is the standard requirement for undergraduate study in Spain and for many public-sector exams and credential recognitions. Like every DELE, it never expires.
| Prueba | Duración | Tareas |
|---|---|---|
| Comprensión de lectura | 70 min | 4 |
| Comprensión auditiva | 40 min | 5 |
| Expresión e interacción escritas | 80 min | 2 |
| Expresión e interacción orales | 20 min (+20 de preparación) | 3 |
The four papers are grouped into two blocks: Group 1 (reading + writing) and Group 2 (listening + speaking). Each group is worth 50 points and you need at least 30 out of 50 in each group to get your PASS (apto). The groups do not compensate each other.
There are two remaining exam sessions with B2 in 2026: Friday 16 October (registration closes in early September) and 13–14 November (registration closes on 30 September). You register at examenes.cervantes.es. Examiner's tip: don't wait until the last day — places at the most popular centres sell out.
Online DELE B2 course created by an accredited official examiner: up-to-date practice tests that simulate the exam, correction of your writing and speaking, one-time payment and lifetime access for €99.
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B2 asks for fluency and accuracy; C1 asks for precision, nuance and command of register. If you read the press without a dictionary and follow series without subtitles, consider the C1.
At least 30 out of 50 points in each group. The groups do not compensate each other.
Yes: it is the standard language requirement at most Spanish universities.
Instituto Cervantes publishes results approximately 2–3 months after the exam.
