The tests are assigned a total of 100 points. To obtain the DIE diploma, a minimum score of 65% must be achieved. From a score of 85%, a diploma with distinction will be awarded. In each of the evaluation criteria, a minimum score must be achieved to pass the test.
The exams at this level are made up of four parts distributed by skills. In each of them, two tasks must be carried out :
Listening comprehension (20 minutes) : This part consists of 2 tasks. The tasks consist of several audios from which the candidate must obtain general and / or specific information to answer the questions.
Reading comprehension (20 minutes) : This part consists of 2 tasks. The tasks consist of several texts from which the candidate must extract general and / or specific information to answer the questions.
Spanish in use (20 minutes) : This part consists of 2 tasks. The tasks consist of reading two incomplete texts in which the student must fill in the gaps correctly by choosing one of the options presented.
Written expression and interaction (30 minutes) : This part consists of 2 tasks. The candidate must write 2 texts with specific information based on previous information in the form of images, texts or graphics.
Total Time: (90 minutes)