Discovering the Cervantes Institute

As you already know, the Spanish language is a vibrant and rich language that opens doors to diverse and exciting cultures. When we talk about learning Spanish and achieving excellence in its teaching, we must talk about the importance and prestige of the Cervantes Institute. This renowned institute spreads its wings throughout the world, dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of Spanish and the co-official languages in Spain.

What is the Cervantes Institute?

The Cervantes Institute is a highly renowned cultural institution, founded in 1991 by the Spanish government. Its name pays tribute to the famous writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, author of the work "Don Quixote de la Mancha", considered one of the jewels of universal literature.

The idea of establishing this institute arose in a context of growing interest in the Spanish language and Hispanic culture internationally. Since its founding, the Cervantes Institute has established offices in numerous countries, where it offers Spanish courses, cultural activities, conferences, exhibitions and collaborates in the dissemination of Spanish and Latin American literature and culture.

Its work focuses on promoting the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language, promoting research and the dissemination of culture in Spanish, as well as promoting cultural and linguistic collaboration between Spanish-speaking countries and the rest of the world.

It is internationally recognized as the quality standard for teaching Spanish and, consequently, has established an accreditation system to guarantee excellence in the teaching of this global language.

What does the Cervantes Institute do?

The Cervantes Institute is dedicated to a wide range of activities to promote the Spanish language and culture throughout the world. Its functions include:

• Spanish language teaching: They offer high-quality Spanish courses, adapted to different levels and needs, both in person and online.
• Proficiency Certification: The Cervantes Institute administers official exams to evaluate and certify Spanish language proficiency, such as the DELE (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language).
• Cultural promotion: Organizes cultural events, conferences, exhibitions, and activities that highlight the diversity and richness of Hispanic culture.
• Libraries and multimedia resources: Offers access to specialized libraries and online resources to encourage research and learning.
• CCSE Exam: has been in charge of preparing the Constitutional and Sociocultural Knowledge of Spain (CCSE) exam, necessary to obtain Spanish nationality,
• SIELE Exam: It is the International Spanish Language Evaluation Service (SIELE), an evaluation and certification service for Spanish proficiency through electronic means aimed at students and professionals from the five continents.

What tests must be passed to be accredited by the Cervantes Institute?

The Cervantes Institute's accreditation for Spanish schools implies meeting high quality standards in language teaching. To obtain it, schools must undergo a rigorous evaluation that includes:

Quality requirements:

Meet specific criteria in the teaching of Spanish, including the training and training of teachers, the design of academic programs and educational infrastructure.

Inspection and audits:

Experts designated by the Cervantes Institute carry out periodic audit visits to the accredited center.

Continuous assessment:

Maintain high levels of quality through continuous improvement processes, adapting to established recommendations and standards.

Benefits of being accredited by the Cervantes Institute

The accreditation of the Cervantes Institute carries a series of significant benefits for both the institution and the students:

International recognition:

The accreditation is recognized around the world, increasing the reputation and confidence in the quality of the school's teaching.

Credibility and prestige:

Being accredited by the Instituto Cervantes demonstrates the school's commitment to excellence and quality in teaching Spanish.

Access to resources and networks:

Accredited schools have access to educational resources and teaching materials provided by the Instituto Cervantes, in addition to the possibility of collaborating and establishing contacts with other accredited institutions.

DELE exams:

Accredited centers can facilitate the process of registering and taking the DELE exams for their students, a widely recognized certificate that validates their competence in Spanish.

Costa de Valencia, escuela de español

In 2004, the Cervantes Institute recognized Costa de Valencia, a Spanish school, as an Accredited Center, after an exhaustive quality control, and admitted it to the Network of Associated Centers of the Cervantes Institute.

In 2013, the school was endorsed by the Institute as an examination center for the internationally recognized DELE Spanish diplomas.

Come to our school and discover Spanish with us!

At our Instituto Cervantes accredited Spanish school in Valencia we are proud to offer an exceptional educational experience aligned with the Instituto Cervantes standards of excellence. Our highly qualified teachers are committed to providing first-class Spanish instruction, helping you achieve your language goals.

By learning Spanish with us, you will immerse yourself in a community passionate about teaching this beautiful language. In addition, you will have the opportunity to prepare for the DELE exams with complete confidence and access to valuable educational resources.

At Costa de Valencia, escuela de español,, we believe that learning a language is much more than doing exercises or sitting and listening to a teacher while they speak. Language is a living element that is learned and exercised using it.

Our methodology is fundamentally focused on working on communication skills, although that does not mean we leave aside such important components as grammar, spelling or vocabulary acquisition. In classes you will talk (a lot), but you will also listen, read and write. Thanks to this, you will learn everything you need to be able to function fluently in the language and be able to perform different tasks in Spanish.

Discover the power of speaking Spanish fluently and the richness of its culture at our school accredited by the Instituto Cervantes.

For more information about our courses, write to us at info@costadevalencia.com or call us (+34) 963 6103 67.

Come, learn Spanish… and live it!