SIELE Mock Test — adaptive Spanish exam practice scored 0–1000
Full-length SIELE Global practice — all four skills timed exactly to the official spec: Reading 60 min, Listening 55 min, Writing 50 min, Speaking 15–20 min recorded audio. AI grading returns a scaled 0–1000 score with the matching CEFR band, just like the live exam issued by Instituto Cervantes, UNAM, USAL and UBA.
A fraction of the €155+ official SIELE Global fee — see plans.
The 4 SIELE sections, exactly as in the real exam
Per the official Instituto Cervantes blueprint. Each section is independently scored 0–250 and contributes to a global 0–1000 total.
Comprensión de Lectura
Notices, instructions, ads, journalistic pieces and short literary extracts. Multiple-choice, matching and gap-fill. Mixes Peninsular and Latin American conventions in the source texts.
Comprensión Auditiva
Announcements, conversations, interviews, news clips and short presentations. Recordings deliberately mix Iberian and Latin American accents — exactly like the live SIELE.
Expresión e Interacción Escritas
Tarea 1 — semi-formal email or forum post in response to a real-world situation. Tarea 2 — opinion essay triggered by a short article or graph. AI grading scores Adecuación · Coherencia · Corrección · Riqueza léxica.
Expresión e Interacción Orales
Solo recorded monologues — self-introduction, image description, opinion on a controversial statement, situational response, and narrative from a picture sequence. AI rubric grading on fluency · pronunciation · vocabulary · grammar · coherence · task completion.
Your scaled score → CEFR band
SIELE gives you a single number on a 0–1000 scale. Here's how it maps to the CEFR letter grades your university or employer actually asks for.
SIELE vs DELE — which one is right for you?
Both are recognised by Instituto Cervantes. Six honest differences that decide which exam fits your goal.
| Feature | SIELE | DELE |
|---|---|---|
| Test structure | Single adaptive test across all CEFR levels | 6 separate level-locked exams (A1–C2) |
| Scoring | Scaled 0–1000 → mapped to CEFR band | Pass / fail at the chosen level |
| Speaking format | Recorded audio submission (no examiner) | Live in-person examiner interaction |
| Validity | 5 years | Lifetime |
| Delivery | 100% computer-based, on-demand | Paper-based (mostly), fixed dates |
| Best for | Universities & employers wanting one current score across all skills | Long-term credential at a known level (e.g. B2 for Spain work visa) |
Why SIELE in 2026
On-demand booking
Take SIELE whenever you need — no fixed test windows. Results in 3 weeks.
Recognised by 4 universities
Instituto Cervantes (Spain), UNAM (Mexico), USAL (Spain), UBA (Argentina) — quadruple-issuer credibility.
Modular option
Take all four skills (SIELE Global) or any individual module (S1–S5 combinations).
Built for the digital era
100% CBT, recorded audio Speaking — designed in 2016 specifically to replace paper-based legacy formats.
Ready to take a full SIELE mock?
Same 185-minute clock, same 4 sections, same recorded-audio Speaking. AI scoring returns your 0–1000 scaled score and CEFR band on the same screen — practice until you know which band you're actually hitting.
Start the SIELECommon questions about SIELE
How is SIELE scored?
A single scaled score from 0 to 1000, calculated as the sum of four section subscores (each 0–250). Your global score maps to a CEFR band — below 330 = A1, 330–509 = A2, 510–679 = B1, 680–849 = B2, 850–941 = C1, 942 and above = C2. There is no pass/fail — every candidate gets a band.
Does SIELE have a live Speaking examiner?
No. The Speaking section is recorded — you record your responses to five tasks (self-introduction, image description, opinion, situational response, narrative) into your computer microphone. Recordings are then graded remotely against the SIELE oral rubric (fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, coherence, task completion). This is by design and is the biggest delivery difference vs DELE.
How long is the SIELE Global exam?
185 minutes total — 60 min Reading, 55 min Listening, 50 min Writing, 15–20 min Speaking. The four sections run back-to-back in a single sitting. You can also take individual modules (S1 through S5) if you only need to certify specific skills, but the global score requires the full 4-skill exam.
How long is a SIELE certificate valid?
5 years from issue date. This is shorter than DELE (lifetime) — universities and employers usually want a current score, so the 5-year window is by design. If you need a permanent credential, DELE at your target level is the better long-term choice.
What does the real SIELE cost vs your mock?
Official SIELE Global is around €155 (~₹14,500) depending on country and exam centre. Modular versions are cheaper. Our full AI-graded SIELE mock is ₹499 — about 3% of an official attempt — so you can do 10+ practice runs before deciding to book the real test.
SIELE or DELE — which should I take?
Take SIELE if: you need to certify quickly (on-demand), you want a single test across all levels, you're applying to programmes that explicitly accept SIELE (most Spanish universities, increasing Latin American adoption). Take DELE if: you know your exact level target (e.g. B2 for Spain work visa), you want a lifetime credential, or your employer/visa officer specifically asks for DELE by name.
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