Some days ago an article, in the Spanish newspaper El País, was published about the Spanish teacher. I liked the way our career was viewed, especially as they made it clear that “it was not enough to be a native speaker to teach classes but training and experience was necessary.”

Every year, thousands of students across the world take the Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE), a standardised exam that assesses proficiency in Spanish. Whether you want to gain entrance to a Spanish-speaking university or need it for your career, the DELE qualification is extremely valuable. Not only is it respected by both leading universities and employers, but it is the only accredited qualification that is issued internationally by Spain’s Ministry of Education.

Today’s budding professionals are faced with more opportunities and higher expectations than ever before, and globalisation has greatly increased the number of international career paths available. If you are one of many driven individuals pursuing such a path, then you are likely well-aware how important language skills are to your future success.