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Language Centre

Accredited exams

The Language Centre at the University of Exeter provides accredited exams in several languages which are recognised by businesses, universities, and governments worldwide.

Exeter DELF/DALF

The DELF/DALF diplomas are administered by France Education International (French Ministry of National Education) near Paris and based on the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR-L). The DELF/DALF diplomas are recognised worldwide by businesses, universities, and governments, and exist in adult and junior formats.

Find out more about the French DELF/DALF examinations

Spanish DELE

DELE Exams are official Spanish language proficiency diplomas, which are administered by the Instituto Cervantes. They are based on the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR-L) and recognised worldwide by businesses and universities.

Find out more about Spanish DELE exams

Italian PLIDA

The Italian Section of the Language Centre is an Accredited Examination Centre of the PLIDA (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri) where you can sit exams to receive language diplomas certifying your level of proficiency in Italian as a foreign language. The PLIDA certificate is amongst the officially recognised Italian diplomas now required by law to apply for Italian citizenship.

Find out more about Italian PLIDA exams