Levels & evaluations
Common European Framework of Reference (CERF)
The Common European Framework provides a common basis for the elaboration of language syllabuses, curriculum guidelines, examinations, textbooks, etc. across Europe. It describes in a comprehensive way what language learners have to learn to do in order to use a language for communication and what knowledge and skills they have to develop so as to be able to act effectively. The description also covers the cultural context in which language is set. The Framework also defines levels of proficiency which allow learners’ progress to be measured at each stage of learning and on a life-long basis.
Levels
COINED offers 3 different levels following the requisites and guidelines from the Common European Framework of Reference: Basic (A), Intermediate (B), Advanced (C). Each level is divided into 2 sub-levels varying from lesser to greater linguistic capability:
Basic (A1): You will be able to combine elements of the Spanish language interacting in a simple way.
Elementary (A2): You will be able to interact in short social exchanges using basic sentences.
Intermediate (B1): You will learn to face problems in your everyday life and express what you want in different contexts.
High-Intermediate (B2): You will focus on communicating detailed information and personal opinions.
Advanced (C1): You will be able to produce clear, well-structured and detailed texts.
Proficiency (C2): You will acquire precision, appropriateness and ease in your Spanish.
Certificate
At the end of your course you will receive a certificate for the courses taken with information about the length of the course and the level achieved. This is complemented with a transcript with detailed observations by the teacher about the student´s progress. A transcript will state the following information:
- Level of proficiency
- Length of the course and number of hours taken
- An instructor’s report on progress made during the course
We also offer preparatory courses for DELE exams, the official qualifications certifying levels and competence in the Spanish language, granted by the Spanish Ministry of Education Culture and Sport.
