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Certificado Superior de Español de los Negocios
The Certificado Superior de Español de loosely Negocios serves as proof of good Spanish language knowledge in the business sector. Candidates should have reached the level of grammar knowledge corresponding to the avanzado level of the Instituto Cervantes curriculum before taking the examination. It is expected that candidates are able to express themselves and handle situations of everyday life as well as fundamental business activities (financial questions in a firm, external relations, production, the Spanish and Latin American socio-economical situation, etc.). They should also be able to understand simple texts from different departments in addition to developing press articles about economic or occupation-related topics.
Structure
Written exam
- Reading comprehension; 20 points (40 minutes)
- Specific language proficiency; 20 points (40 minutes)
- Creation of texts; 30 points (55 minutes)
Oral exam
- Oral examination; 20 points (15 minutes)
Results
The exam has a total of 90 points. In order to pass the exam, candidates must have at least 45 points including 35 points from the written exam and 10 points from the oral exam. A candidate can fail the exam if they receive zero points in one of the test sections. Anyone who fails the written examination has no chance to take the verbal examination. No documents or dictionaries may be used during the examination. A candidate can also fail the exam if the answers are given in illegible handwriting.
Current information concerning test dates, places and fees is to be found on the following website: