instituto cervantes
The Instituto Cervantes was created in Spain in 1991 to promote the Spanish
language and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Our Head Office is in
Madrid and Alcalá de Henares (Madrid), the birthplace of the writer Miguel de
Cervantes. The Instituto Cervantes has over seventy centres in four continents.
Our organization also: Organises the Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language
(DELE), as well as issuing the official certificates and diplomas to the
participants in our courses. Organises Spanish courses. Organises Spanish
teacher training. Supports Hispanists in their work. Organises cultural events
in conjunction with other organisations. The work of the Instituto Cervantes is
directed by representatives from the worlds of academia, culture and literature
from Spain and Latin America. In the UK we work closely with British museums,
galleries, theatres, publishers and universities as well as with Spanish and
Latin American organisations.
