The Work of the Cervantes Institute
Learn about the great work this institution is doing to bring the Spanish language and culture closer to the rest of the world.
Entrada Instituto Cervantes (2022) by Nacho Nava LaizFundación Antonio de Nebrija
There are different organizations that are essential for preserving, spreading, teaching and promoting Spanish at a national and international level. One of the most important institutions for Spanish in this regard is the Cervantes Institute.
Instituto Cervantes 2019 (2019) by Alberto-g-roviFundación Antonio de Nebrija
What is the Cervantes Institute?
In March 1991, the Spanish Government inaugurated the Cervantes Institute, a public body linked to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Union, and Cooperation.
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It was founded with the aim of universally promoting the teaching, study, and use of Spanish, and contributing to the promotion of Hispanic cultures abroad.
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Outside of Spain, the Cervantes Institute is the official reference institution for teaching and learning the Spanish language, as well as the other co-official languages of Spain.
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Today it has a brand of quality and prestige, and its initiatives are aimed at promoting Hispanic culture.
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After three decades of activity, the Cervantes Institute has 100 offices spread over all five continents, consolidating itself as an instrument of cultural diplomacy.
Instituto Cervantes y Calle Alcalá (2021) by M. PeinadoFundación Antonio de Nebrija
What does the Cervantes Institute do?
The Cervantes Institute organizes courses for learning Spanish as a foreign language, and also trains the teachers who are in charge of this teaching.
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It organizes the exams of the SIELE certificate (International Service for the Evaluation of the Spanish Language) and those of the DELE diploma, which officially accredits the knowledge of Spanish according to the levels established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
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The test of Constitutional and Sociocultural Knowledge of Spain (CCSE) for those who want to obtain residency in Spain is also carried out by the Cervantes Institute.
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At its different offices, activities related to literature, art, cinema, music, theater, dance, science, and history are organized in different formats in order to share the culture of Spain and Latin America with the whole world.
Instituto Cervantes building (2023) by Aina Arbona GelabertFundación Antonio de Nebrija
Why is the Cervantes Institute important?
It is the institution of reference par excellence in the teaching and certification of the Spanish language, while promoting cultural events that reinforce and spread this culture throughout the world.
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Spanish is the language of a diverse and immensely culturally rich community, and the Cervantes Institute is responsible for transmitting the values and characteristics of the Hispanic community to give it a global presence.
Instituto Cervantes y Calle Alcalá (2021) by M. PeinadoFundación Antonio de Nebrija
The Cervantes Institute is a key institution for forming alliances and actively contributes to making Spanish a language of the future, promoting its presence in the arts, science, and technology.
This article gathers the information shared by the Instituto Cervantes.
Content curation and script: Aina Arbona
Graphic Editor: Carmen García
Consulting and review: Lola Pons (Universidad de Sevilla)
