Complete Guide to the CELU Exam 2025

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Would you like an internationally recognised Spanish qualification without breaking the bank? Then the CELU exam is for you!

This one-day test is accredited by the Argentinian Ministry of Education, and happens four times a year around the globe.

Read on to learn how the exam works, how to register, and how to study for it.

How Does the CELU Exam Work?

The CELU exam has only one format, rather than several levels. It consists of two parts:

Oral exam (15-20 minutes)
Written exam (3 hours)

From these two parts, students are awarded either an Intermediate or Advanced level. These correspond respectively to CEFR B2 and C1. The level achieved is further qualified as good, very good, or excellent.

What Type of Spanish Does CELU test?

The CELU is awarded by an Argentinian institution. However, examinees don't have to use a particular type of Spanish to complete the test. For example, you do not have to use the vos form if you are not familiar with it.

However, you do have to know the difference between formal and informal registers. You must also be grammatically correct and consistent.

In the oral exam, you must be able to communicate effectively with the examiner. Pronunciation, vocabulary, register, and syntax of all varieties of Spanish are accepted.

2025 CELU Exam Dates

The CELU exam takes place four times throughout the year. The oral and written exam are both conducted online on separate days, just over a week apart.

First round

Registration: Between 27th January - 7th February
Oral exam: 10th, 11th, and 12th March
Written exam: 21st March
Results released: 22nd April

Second round

Registration: Between 7th - 29th April
Oral exam: 26th, 27th, and 28th May
Written exam: 6th June
Results released: 8th July

Third round

Registration: Between 16th June - 15th July
Oral exam: 11th, 12th, and 13th August
Written exam: 22nd August
Results released: 23rd September

Fourth round

Registration: Between 1st - 30th September
Oral exam: 27th, 28th, and 29th October
Written exam: 7th November
Results released: 11th December

How to Register for the CELU Exam

To take the CELU exam, you need to register online. As outlined above, registration opens 1-2 months before the exam date. To register, visit the CELU website.

How Much Does the CELU Exam Cost?

One of the biggest draws of the CELU exam is its affordable price. While other Spanish exams can cost up to £200, the CELU in Europe currently costs €120.

How to Study for the CELU Exam

The CELU exam tests reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Use our exercises to brush up on all of these areas ahead of time so you can get the best mark possible! And don't forget to use our kwizzes to identify which topics need more attention.

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