How the language exams actually work

Plain-language explainers of how DELE, IELTS, and Cambridge English are built and scored — with approximate CEFR mappings and links to the free official materials.

Spanish

DELE

Spanish · Instituto Cervantes · separate diploma per CEFR level (A1–C2)

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English

IELTS

English · British Council / IDP / Cambridge · 0–9 band score, no pass/fail

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English

Cambridge English

English · Cambridge · level-targeted exams (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency)

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