Our free Spanish level test, and what the levels A1 to C1 mean
Many people who contact us aren't sure what their level of Spanish is. Some have never had a class, some studied a long time ago, and some have picked up Spanish by living here. Below is how our free level test works, what happens afterwards and what the levels mean.
How the level test works
The level test has three parts:
An online test: 33 multiple-choice questions that get harder as you go. It's marked automatically and you see your score at the end. You can take it even if you're not planning to enrol.
A short written task.
A conversation with our team: 15 minutes by phone or Google Meet, or 20 minutes in person at the school. We ask you a few questions in Spanish at a level that suits you, and we talk about why you're learning Spanish and when you're free.
The conversation is what sets your level. If you're a complete beginner, you only need the conversation: there's no online test or written task to do.
What happens afterwards
Shortly after your level test, we send you a course proposal by email. It includes the group, the days and times, the start date, the price and how long we'll keep your place.
You can join a group that is already running on any Monday, as long as it's at your level. Complete beginners start a new beginners' group from its first class. If you work during the day, see our evening and part-time classes.
Your level may not be the one you expect
About one in five people who take the test start at a different level from the one they expected, most often the level below. That's common, especially if you learned a long time ago or picked Spanish up without classes. Starting in the right group makes the first weeks much easier.
What the levels mean
Our courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and the Instituto Cervantes curriculum (Plan curricular del Instituto Cervantes).
Level | Name | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
A1 | Beginner | Introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, and understand familiar words |
A2 | Elementary | Talk about daily life, work and past experiences, and understand clear, simple Spanish |
B1 | Intermediate | Handle most everyday situations, give opinions and talk about familiar topics at work and socially |
B2 | Upper intermediate | Speak fluently in a wide range of situations, follow complex texts and take part in discussions |
C1 | Advanced | Use Spanish accurately and flexibly, including at work and in academic settings |
Each level is divided into shorter modules: A1.1 and A1.2, A2.1 and A2.2, and so on. From A1 to B1 each module has 40 lessons. B2 modules have 60 and C1 modules 80. You can see the content of each module on our course programme page.
Classes in Spanish from the first day
Classes are taught in Spanish from day one. Teachers adapt their language and use pictures and context so that beginners can follow and take part.
Book your level test
Take the online test and book the conversation with our team. Both are free.
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