Understanding APTO on a DELE result
On a single-level DELE exam, APTO means the candidate has met the requirements for the Spanish diploma at the level examined. An unsuccessful result means that at least one requirement was unmet. To understand the decision, look at each scoring group or test specified for the level before interpreting the combined points on the results statement.
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APTO on a DELE result means you met the requirements for a Spanish diploma. For a general exam, this is the level you selected. A fail means your result fell short of the requirements. The official guidance explains which minimums apply to groups of tests and when each test has its own minimum.
Imagine a student taking Spanish at a British university who is checking a result from a DELE exam with grouped scores. One group is comfortably above its minimum. Another is just below. Adding the points together hides the reason for the outcome. Putting each group result beside its own minimum shows why the exam resulted in a fail and where the next round of practice should start.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a high total still lead to an unsuccessful result?
Yes. A score below the minimum in a required group or test leads to that outcome.
What does an overall APTO lead to?
On a general exam, you earn the diploma for the level you entered. On a dual-level exam for schoolchildren, your scores determine which diploma you earn, if any.
Can I carry a passed group forward?
On a fresh attempt, the candidate takes the whole exam again.
Sources
- Diplomas de español DELE · Instituto Cervantes
