To work in a Spanish speaking country, study there or get Spanish citizenship, you need to show you're proficient in the language. All Spanish proficiency tests follow The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standard. Typically, CEFR, determines how competent you are in a language ranging from A1 which is beginners to C2 (master). Also, the four levels are listening, reading, speaking and writing. Here are the common Spanish proficiency tests you can take. DELE DELE is suitable for citizenship and Visa seekers, working professionals and post-secondary students. Also, the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport grants the official certification while it's issued by Instituto Cervantes. All DELE exams follow CEFR grading criteria. Interestingly, it has no expiration date and the passing score for any level in the DELE exam is 60 points. Also, it has six levels of competence, Breakthrough (A1) Waystage (A2) Threshold (B1) Vantage (B2) Effective Operational Proficiency (C1) Mastery (C2) SIELE SIELE is suitable for working professionals and post-secondary students. The SIELE certificate, unlike DELE, only covers C1, B2, B1, A2, and A1 of the CEFR. Also, the certificate expires after five years and has further divisions of four, SIELE global, speaking, writing and listening. Each SIELE test is graded on a scale of 0 to 250 and results are available after three weeks of taking the test. Other Spanish proficiency tests include CELU is taken only twice a year and must be done in person. TELC is ideal for post-secondary school students, working professionals, citizenship and Visa seekers. ECL is only suitable for working professionals and visa seekers.