CEELE

Certificate of Quality in the Teaching of Spanish as a Second Language

-What is CEELE?-

CEELE is a Certificate of Quality in the Teaching of Spanish as a Second Language (Certificado de Calidad en la Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera) granted by the Spanish Department of University of Alcalá de Henares and the Association of Spanish Economic Resources.


-Why has CEELE been created? -

There was no existing control in Spain, guaranteeing quality of the teaching of Spanish to foreigners. The CEELE certification assures that certain internationally accepted criteria for quality in teaching are met.

- How does one obtain CEELE? -

The schools that request this qualification are submitted to a very thorough inspection that evaluates 11 different aspects of the teaching of Spanish as a second language. The inspection is repeated every 2 years.

-Who benefits from CEELE? -

Students, professors or professionals who select a school that is qualified by CEELE for their Spanish courses in Spain, have a guarantee that this school has passed an independent, objective and professional inspection and that they will therefore get a good education.