The Instituto Cervantes has published the results of the September 2025 DELE A2 exam session. Nearly 7,500 candidates registered for this session, including over 1,267 who took the specific A2 exam designed for non-literate individuals. The pass rate stands at around 73%.
It is important to remember that passing the DELE exam is a mandatory requirement for applying for Spanish nationality by residency, unless you fall under one of the exceptions provided by law.
You are not required to prove your Spanish language proficiency if you are a national of one of the following countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Equatorial Guinea, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
The DELE test is also not required for minors under 18 or for individuals whose legal capacity has been modified by court ruling.
Furthermore, some individuals may request a waiver if they meet specific criteria and obtain prior authorization from the Spanish Ministry of Justice. These cases include:
– Persons aged 70 or older.
– Those holding official diplomas obtained in Spain in Spanish, at intermediate or higher education levels.
– Holders of the Spanish secondary education diploma (ESO).
– Individuals with a disability or learning disorder of 65% or more.
– Those already holding a DELE diploma of at least A2 level.
– Holders of a basic (A2), intermediate (B1), or advanced (B2) certificate from an Official Language School in Spain.
A waiver can also be requested in cases of illiteracy.
If you took the exam in September 2025, you can now check your results by logging into the Instituto Cervantes platform using your credentials. The review period is open from October 30 through November 30, 2025. If you wish to request a grade review, you may do so through the electronic form available in your private area on the Instituto Cervantes Exam Portal.
If you passed the exam, your certificate is officially valid, internationally recognized, and has no expiration date. If you did not pass, don’t worry—you’ll have the opportunity to retake the test in upcoming sessions.
At ARC Legal, we support you through every step of your Spanish nationality application. If you have any questions about the next steps or need assistance preparing your file, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help you manage the process smoothly and professionally.
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