Instituto Cervantes - Functions

Functions

• It designs Spanish language courses, offering two kinds of courses: general and special.
• It offers the Diplomas of Spanish as Foreign Language (DELE) examinations on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education. This is an official qualification certifying levels of competence in the Spanish language, and is the only certificate for non-native Spanish speakers that is officially recognized in Spain. The diplomas are subdivided into six levels, each one corresponding to a certain proficiency level as described by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
• It improves the methods of Spanish education.
  • On-line Spanish language learning environment Ex) AVE (Aula Virtual de Español)
  • Creating a social, cultural and educational environment in each center
  • A student-centered plan, focusing on the dialogues between teacher and student over objectives and contents
• It supports Hispanists and "Hispanismo", which is the study of the culture of Spain and Hispanic America.
  • Sponsors lectures, book presentations, concerts, art exhibitions, The Spain Film Festival and Festival of Flamenco. Supported by other organizations and communities.
• It organizes and promotes the program to spread the Spanish language throughout the world.
  • The Institute works with Spain's national radio and television to deliver Spanish language courses.
  • Publications, on-line bibliographies, library holdings, the hosting of major conferences on the state of the Spanish language.
• It establishes libraries and centres.
• It also publishes the Anuario del español to analyze and report on the situation and development of the Spanish language in different places.
• It supports the Centro Virtual Cervantes on the internet since 1997.