{"id":22467,"date":"2026-06-03T16:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T15:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/tests-espagnol-lequel-passer-stage-etranger\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:53:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T15:53:59","slug":"spanish-tests-which-one-internship-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/en\/blog\/spanish-tests-which-one-internship-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish tests: which one should you take for your internship abroad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\">Spanish tests: which one should you take for your internship abroad?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"intro\">Are you preparing for your internship in Spain, Malta, Latin America or an international company, and a recruiter is asking for your score on an <strong>official Spanish test<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re hesitating. <strong>DELE<\/strong>, <strong>SIELE<\/strong>, <strong>CELU<\/strong>, <strong>TELC<\/strong>\u2026 which one should you choose?<\/p>\n<p>And above all: is one test enough?<\/p>\n<p>Good news: we\u2019ve sorted it out for you. Here are the 5 <strong>Spanish tests<\/strong> that really matter when you\u2019re looking for an <strong>internship abroad<\/strong>, and how to choose the right one for YOUR project.<\/p>\n<header>\n<article>\n<header>\n<header>\n<header>\n<section>\n<header style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ee6146; color: #fff; padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/en\/internship-abroad\/spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 APPLY FOR YOUR FUTURE INTERNSHIP IN SPAIN<\/a><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<\/header>\n<\/header>\n<\/header>\n<\/article>\n<\/header>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">The myth to forget: \u201cmy school Spanish will be enough\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the number one mistake made by candidates applying for an internship in a Spanish-speaking area.<\/p>\n<p>On your CV, writing \u201cfluent Spanish\u201d is no longer enough. International recruiters expect an official test, with a precise score and a validity date.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Because a score is objective and comparable. Whereas a self-assessment remains subjective, and often overestimated.<\/p>\n<p>In short, if you want to maximize your chances: take a recognized test.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">1. DELE: the global reference test (lifetime validity)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>DELE<\/strong> (Diplomas de Espa\u00f1ol como Lengua Extranjera) is THE reference test for Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Why choose it?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Issued by the Instituto Cervantes (the Spanish equivalent of the British Council)<\/li>\n<li>Officially recognized by the Spanish government<\/li>\n<li>Lifetime validity<\/li>\n<li>6 levels according to the CEFR (A1 to C2)<\/li>\n<li>Recognized in more than 100 countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Who is it for? Students aiming for an internship in Spain or in a Spanish company, or those who want a long-lasting certification on their CV.<\/p>\n<p>Level to aim for an internship abroad: at least B1, ideally B2 or C1.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cervantes.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">As the Instituto Cervantes explains<\/a>, DELE is the only official certification recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">2. SIELE: the digital and modular version<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>SIELE<\/strong> (Servicio Internacional de Evaluaci\u00f3n de la Lengua Espa\u00f1ola) is the modern and online version of DELE.<\/p>\n<p>Why choose it?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>100% online, to be taken in an authorized center<\/li>\n<li>Jointly issued by the Instituto Cervantes, UNAM (Mexico), the University of Salamanca and the University of Buenos Aires<\/li>\n<li>Results in 3 weeks<\/li>\n<li>Independent modules (reading, listening, writing, speaking)<\/li>\n<li>Score out of 1000 points, aligned with the CEFR<\/li>\n<li>Validity: 5 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Who is it for? Students who want a fast, flexible and recognized test across the entire Spanish-speaking world (Spain AND Latin America).<\/p>\n<p>Score to aim for: 600\/1000+ for an internship, ideally 750+.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/siele.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to SIELE<\/a>, it is the only test that covers all varieties of Spanish (peninsular, American, Mexican, etc.).<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">3. CELU: the passport to Latin America<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>CELU<\/strong> (Certificado de Espa\u00f1ol, Lengua y Uso) is the official test of Argentinian universities.<\/p>\n<p>Why choose it?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognized by the Argentinian government and Latin American universities<\/li>\n<li>Assesses real-life use of the language, not school grammar<\/li>\n<li>Lifetime validity<\/li>\n<li>3 levels: Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Who is it for? Students aiming for an internship in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile or another Latin American country.<\/p>\n<p>Good to know: less known in Europe, but essential if you are going to South America.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22465\" src=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Design-sans-titre-34.webp\" alt=\"spanish\" width=\"1071\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Design-sans-titre-34.webp 1920w, https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Design-sans-titre-34-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Design-sans-titre-34-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">4. TELC Espa\u00f1ol: the European alternative<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>TELC Espa\u00f1ol<\/strong> is a European test, offered by the German organization TELC.<\/p>\n<p>Why choose it?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognized in more than 20 European countries<\/li>\n<li>Aligned with the CEFR (A1 to C2)<\/li>\n<li>Standardized European format<\/li>\n<li>Often cheaper than DELE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Who is it for? Students who want a test recognized in continental Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy\u2026).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telc.net\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">On the official TELC website,<\/a> you can compare the level required for each professional sector.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">5. CCSE: good to know, but not for your internship<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>CCSE<\/strong> (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de Espa\u00f1a) is often confused with a language test.<\/p>\n<p>To remember:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is not a language level test<\/li>\n<li>It assesses cultural and constitutional knowledge of Spain<\/li>\n<li>It is required for Spanish nationality, not for an internship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In short, useful for those aiming for naturalization, but useless for your internship abroad.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">How to choose the right test for YOUR internship?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s simpler than you think. Ask yourself 3 questions:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Which country are you going to?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Spain, Europe \u2192 DELE or SIELE<\/li>\n<li>Argentina, Latin America \u2192 CELU or SIELE<\/li>\n<li>Continental Europe (outside Spain) \u2192 TELC Espa\u00f1ol<\/li>\n<li>International company \u2192 DELE (prestige) or SIELE (speed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. What level of validity do you need?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lifetime \u2192 DELE or CELU<\/li>\n<li>5 years \u2192 SIELE<\/li>\n<li>Fast test to renew \u2192 TELC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. How much time and budget do you have?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Urgency + flexibility \u2192 SIELE (results in 3 weeks, online)<\/li>\n<li>Long-term investment \u2192 DELE (lifetime validity, more expensive)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<header>\n<article>\n<header>\n<header>\n<header>\n<section>\n<header style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ee6146; color: #fff; padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/en\/internship-abroad\/spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\ud83d\ude80 FIND YOUR INTERNSHIP IN SPAIN<\/a><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<\/header>\n<\/header>\n<\/header>\n<\/article>\n<\/header>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">Ready to boost your Spanish to go abroad?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An official Spanish score on your CV is a strong signal for international recruiters.<\/p>\n<p>And the Spanish-speaking experience will do the rest: you will come back with a fluency that three years of classes will never give you.<\/p>\n<p>So, what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/stages-etranger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply now<\/a> to land your internship in a Spanish-speaking area<\/p>\n<p>Your turn.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spanish tests: which one should you take for your internship abroad? Are you preparing for your internship in Spain, Malta, Latin America or an international company, and a recruiter is asking for your score on an official Spanish test? You\u2019re hesitating. DELE, SIELE, CELU, TELC\u2026 which one should you choose? 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