DELE A2 · CCSE · Spanish nationality
To apply for Spanish nationality by residence, most people need to pass two exams from the Instituto Cervantes: the DELE A2 (Spanish language) and the CCSE (Spain’s constitution and society). I’ll prepare you for both in private online lessons, with explanations in English or Dutch.
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The official Spanish diploma at A2 level. It tests reading, writing, listening and speaking in two groups: reading + writing and listening + speaking. You need at least 30 out of 50 points in each group.
A test on Spain’s constitution, government, culture and society: 25 closed questions (multiple choice or true/false) in 45 minutes. You pass with 15 correct answers. The questions are drawn from the 300 in the official preparation manual published by the Instituto Cervantes.
Nationals of Spanish-speaking countries are exempt from the DELE, but not from the CCSE. Requirements can change, so always check the latest information on the Instituto Cervantes website.
How I prepare you
I have 25 years of experience teaching Spanish, at the Instituto Cervantes, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and the Volksuniversiteit. I trained as a DELE examiner at the Instituto Cervantes, and I learned Dutch myself as an adult, so I know what it takes to pass a language exam in a new country.
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We’ll check your level, look at your timeline and decide the best way to prepare.
Frequently asked questions
In most cases, yes. To apply for Spanish nationality by residence you need to prove basic Spanish, usually with the DELE A2 or a higher level, and pass the CCSE. Nationals of Spanish-speaking countries are exempt from the DELE, but not from the CCSE. Minors are exempt from both, and other exemptions and alternatives exist, so check your own situation with the Spanish Ministry of Justice or a lawyer.
It depends on your current level and your exam date. In the 20-minute consultation I assess your level and give you a realistic plan.
Yes. We work through the official question bank published by the Instituto Cervantes, and I explain the background in English or Dutch so you understand it instead of memorising it.
Yes. I prepare students for every DELE level, from A1 to C2, for nationality, study, work or personal goals.