Dates, price and registration for DELE A2 and CCSE
Instituto Cervantes publishes the calendar each year. DELE A2 has several exam sessions each year (in 2027: February, April, May, July, September, October and November), and registration for the 2027 sessions opens on November 18, 2026. CCSE has regular exam sessions almost every month in Spain and costs 85 €. For nationality, you must register on the Instituto Cervantes portal with your NIE.
DELE A2 exam sessions in 2027
Written test dates published by Instituto Cervantes (checked on October 15, 2026). Each exam session has a registration period that closes several weeks beforehand.
| Exam session | Written test | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|
| February | February 12, 2027 | January 7, 2027 |
| April | April 2, 2027 | February 10, 2027 |
| May | May 22, 2027 | April 7, 2027 |
| July | July 9, 2027 | May 12, 2027 |
| September | September 10, 2027 | July 14, 2027 |
| October | October 15, 2027 | September 1, 2027 |
| November | November 13, 2027 | September 29, 2027 |
Registration for the 2027 exam sessions opens on November 18, 2026. The last exam session of 2026 is the November session (November 13 for DELE A2), and its registration period closed on September 30.
Regular CCSE exam sessions in 2026 (Spain only)
January (29), February (26), March (26), April (30), May (28), June (25), July (30), September (24), October (29) and November (26). Registration closes between three and five weeks before each date. The copy of the official website that we checked (October 15, 2026) only listed the 2026 dates: check the updated calendar on the official website.
Price
- CCSE: 85 € since 2023. This includes the exam, grade certification and preparation materials, including the handbook.
- DELE A2: the price depends on the country. In Spain, you can see it during the registration process on the Instituto Cervantes portal. Instituto Cervantes publishes the official price of the diplomas in all countries each year.
How to register
- Create an account on the Instituto Cervantes exam portal (examenes.cervantes.es).
- If you are applying for nationality by residence, register with your NIE and have your original identity document ready.
- Choose the exam, test center and exam session.
- Pay online by credit or debit card. CCSE registration and payment are always completed online.
Refunds and changes
As a general rule, you have 14 calendar days from registration to request a refund. For CCSE, you can change the exam session or test center while registration for the session you registered for is still open and registration for the new one is also open. If you do not attend DELE, the fee is not normally refunded and cannot be used for another exam session, except in justified serious circumstances.
Instituto Cervantes publishes the calendars each year, and prices may change. This page summarizes the information published in October 2026; always confirm the dates and prices on the official website.
Frequently asked questions
When are the DELE A2 exams in 2027?
In 2027, the DELE A2 written test takes place on February 12, April 2, May 22, July 9, September 10, October 15 and November 13. Registration for 2027 opens on November 18, 2026.
How much does CCSE cost?
85 €, according to Instituto Cervantes. This includes the exam, certification and preparation materials.
Which document should I use to register for nationality?
Your NIE. If you registered with another document, Instituto Cervantes states that you must ask its user support service to change it.
How long do I have to request a refund?
As a general rule, 14 calendar days from the registration date.
Official sources
Information reviewed on .