The Spanish language, or español, is a Romance language that originated in the Iberian Peninsula and is now spoken in various parts of the world. It is the second most spoken native language globally, after Mandarin Chinese, and has more than 460 million native speakers, with significant numbers of speakers in Spain, Latin America, and the United States. Spanish is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations
Assessment Bodies – Examination
In Pakistan, the Instituto Cervantes is an institution that is authorized to conduct Spanish language exams. It is a non-profit organization created by the Spanish government, and its main goal is to promote Spanish language teaching as well as the cultures of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. The Instituto Cervantes offers various Spanish language courses and examinations, including the DELE (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language) exams, which are internationally recognized certifications for the Spanish language
- DELE (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language): These certifications are issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport. DELE assesses the language proficiency of non-native Spanish speakers at various levels, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery).
- SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española): SIELE is an online proficiency test that assesses Spanish language proficiency for non-native speakers. It is recognized by various institutions and universities globally and evaluates language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- CELU (Certificado de Español: Lengua y Uso): Administered by the National University of Córdoba in Argentina, CELU evaluates Spanish language proficiency at different levels. It assesses language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking and is recognized by various institutions in Latin America