Nivelo
CEFR Proficiency Assessment
What's your real Spanish level? Find out in 5 minutes.
5 minutes · No card · No signup
Your real CEFR level — measured, not another app's made-up score.
Nivelo
CEFR Proficiency Assessment
5 minutes · No card · No signup
Your real CEFR level — measured, not another app's made-up score.
Three paths
Nivelo meets you at your real level and builds all four skills — no made-up streaks, no fake progress. Prep for DELE or Cambridge, or just get genuinely fluent: you practice what actually moves your level, and you watch it move.
Free · 5 min
Reading + listening. We place you in a 2-level range.
Launching this summer · Founding $7.99/mo
$7.99/mo, locked for as long as you stay subscribed (vs $9.99)
Everything you need to actually reach the next level — practice that adapts to where you're stuck, real feedback on what to fix, and proof you're getting better.
Launching this summer · 30 min
All 4 skills graded. Your exact CEFR level with a detailed report and certificate.
The free 5-min test is live now. The full 30-min test and Pro subscription open at launch — join the waitlist to lock in a founding spot.
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A 5-minute adaptive test places you between A1 and C2 — the same framework official exams use.
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Get your current level, which skills are strongest and weakest, and exactly what stands between you and your target.
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Reading, writing, listening, and voice conversation — all tuned to your real level.
International standard
The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is the standard scale for language proficiency. It runs from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery). DELE, Cambridge, and most official certifications use it.
Tap a level to see what it means
Exam preparation
Nivelo is independent. Exam names belong to their respective owners.
FAQ
It places you in a 2-level CEFR range (e.g. B1-B2) using 10 adaptive questions chosen from a CEFR-aligned bank. The 30-minute paid test ($4.99) narrows it down to a single precise level (e.g. B2) by adding writing and speaking sections. Both use the same CEFR framework the official DELE and Cambridge exams use.
Spanish and English at launch — both with the full A1 through C2 range. French (DELF) is the next language we'll add, likely 2-3 months after launch.
No. Nivelo is independent — we're not affiliated with Instituto Cervantes (DELE), Cambridge English, or any official exam body. Our test mirrors the CEFR framework those exams use and is designed to predict how you'd score, but only the official exam producers issue certifications. Our Readiness Certificate (included with the $4.99 paid test) is a credential showing your level on Nivelo as of that date.
No. You can take the free 5-minute test fully anonymously — we use a cookie to track your session without requiring an email. You only need an account if you want to save your result, take the paid 30-minute test, or subscribe to Pro practice.
Paid test ($4.99): fully refundable any time before you start it. Once you've started, results are final. Pro subscription: 7-day free trial — cancel anytime in the first week and you're not charged. After that, you can cancel anytime with no cancellation fee.
Duolingo and Babbel are great for daily habit and beginner vocabulary. Nivelo is the next step up — it shows you where you actually stand across all four skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking), then adapts daily practice to the specific things holding you back. Whether your goal is a real conversation, a job in another language, an exam like DELE or Cambridge, or just being honestly fluent, Nivelo is built to move you forward instead of in circles.
Yes. Nivelo is for learners at every level who want to genuinely improve their Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Listening. The 5-minute test places anyone from A1 to C2 with appropriate scaffolding, and your daily practice plan calibrates to where you actually are — beginners start with foundational reading, listening, and beginner-friendly conversation personas; advanced learners get harder material the moment you're ready for it. The same product grows with you instead of capping out.
Speak without freezing — even before you're ready for real conversations. You pick a scenario (café chat, job interview, doctor visit, video-calling your grandmother, etc.) and have a natural-sounding voice conversation with a partner in your target language. Your partner matches your level, gently corrects mid-conversation, and after the session shows you exactly what to fix. Pro subscribers get 90 minutes of speaking time a month — hours of real conversation.