
Your Spanish, Officially Recognized
UNAM Los Ángeles offers three internationally recognized exams that certify your Spanish proficiency for universities, employers, and institutions worldwide.
Available for both native and non-native Spanish speakers
Levels span beginner (A2) through advanced (C1) on the CEFR scale
Applicable for personal, academic, or professional certification purposes
Choose Your Certification

SIELE
INTERNATIONAL ASSESSMENT SERVICE FOR THE SPANISH LANGUAGE
SIELE certifies electronically the command of the Spanish language proficiency for students and professionals; the exam takes as a reference the levels established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and uses the diverse linguistic varieties in the Hispanic world.
$70 - $175

EXELEAA
SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAM FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
The EXELEAA is a test for people who require a document that certifies their academic command of Spanish. These people are from a non-Spanish-speaking country and are looking for an exchange program or want to complete a university degree.
$140

DEES
DIAGNOSIS OF WRITTEN EXPRESSION
The DEES is a tool that allows to recognize, analyze and evaluate the written expresión in Spanish of adults (native or non-native speakers with a good level of proficiency; from B2). It has been developed by specialists in order to identify in a personalized way how writing in Spanish can be improved.
$30

Quick Comparison
EXAM
AUDIENCE
LEVEL
FORMAT
USE
PRICE
SIELE
Students & Professionals
A1 – C1
Electronic / Online
Academic &
professional
$70 - $175
EXELEAA
International students
Academic level
In-person / Online
$140
University &
exchange programs
DEES
Native &
non-native speakers
B2 or higher
Written / Online
Writing skills
$30


