International Spanish Language Assessment Service (SIELE)
It is sponsored by the Instituto Cervantes, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the University of Salamanca, and the University of Buenos Aires.
It certifies proficiency in Spanish using technology.
It is aimed at students and professionals from all over the world.
It consists of four sections that can be taken individually or together: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and interaction, and oral expression and interaction.
The exams are designed in accordance with the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and cover all levels.
Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE)
The DELE certificates were created by the Spanish Ministry of Education in 1988.
These are official certificates that attest to a person’s level of proficiency and mastery of the Spanish language, issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport.
The DELE takes into account all variants of Spanish and considers them equally valid.
The exams are designed in accordance with the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and cover all levels.
Official HSK Exam
The Mandarin Chinese course offered at Universidad ORT Uruguay will prepare Universidad ORT Uruguay for all aspects of Level 1 of the official HSK exam.
This is the only official, internationally recognized exam designed for non-native speakers of Chinese who are learning the language for academic, professional, or communication purposes.
It is organized by the Chinese National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language ( Hanban), in close collaboration with Beijing Foreign Studies University. The exams are administered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Exams Administered by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Alliance Française of Montevideo It is the official center in Uruguay for certification preparation, as well as the accredited testing site for internationally recognized exams.
The diplomas awarded by the French Ministry of Education and administered by the International Center for Educational Studies (CIEP-Sèvres) certify the levels of knowledge, proficiency, and command of French among non-native speakers.
JLPT Japanese Language Proficiency Test
The JLPT is a exam which is designed to assess proficiency in the Japanese language among non-Japanese citizens. The exam is offered at five levels: N5 is for beginners, and N1 is the highest level.
Those who pass the JLPT N1 receive 15 points under the Preference Treatment System for Highly Qualified Foreign Professionals
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It is also useful for securing jobs at Japanese companies and scholarships at Japanese universities.
German Exams
The Goethe-Institut’s German exams correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: from level A1 for beginners up to C2, the highest language level.
All exams are also open to candidates who are not enrolled students, provided they have the required language proficiency. However, attending a preparation course is recommended. In addition to in-person courses and distance learning courses, a combination of both is also available.
Celpe-Bras Portuguese Exams
The Celpe-Bras is a standardized Portuguese language test developed by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, which is required by many universities for admission to undergraduate and programmes in Brazil.
Performance is evaluated on four levels:
1) Intermediate
2) Upper Intermediate
3) Advanced
4) Upper Advanced
Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)
It is a Korean language proficiency test offered up to five times a year in Korea and twice a year outside of Korea for students studying Korean in other countries.
It is designed for non-native Korean speakers, Koreans living outside of Korea, those interested in attending a Korean university, or those who wish to work for a Korean company anywhere in the world.
In the region, the exam is available in: Paraguay, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Colombia, and Venezuela.
CELI and CILS International Italian Language Exams
The Italian Cultural Institute in Montevideo (IIC) is the authorized testing center for the international Italian language exams administered by the Università per Stranieri di Perugia(CELI) and the Università per Stranieri di Siena (CILS).
The exams are held during different periods: June, November, and December, and correspond to the levels established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
To register for these exams, you do not need to have any specific educational qualifications, nor do you need to be a student at the Italian Cultural Institute. However, the IIC offers preparation courses for both certifications. At the IIC, you can also take the DILS-PG exam, a certification specifically for Italian language teachers.