Spanish language tests
Need to hire Spanish-speaking talent? Make sure your candidates can confidently communicate in Spanish, whether handling day-to-day tasks or managing complex business conversations.
TestGorilla’s expert-developed Spanish language assessments help you evaluate communication skills with confidence. Choose from CEFR-aligned tests at the B1, B2, C1, and C2 levels to match the right talent to the role – quickly, fairly, and accurately.
Why test Spanish proficiency?
Fewer misunderstandings on the job: Know your hires can follow instructions, ask the right questions, and keep things running smoothly – in Spanish.
Better experience for Spanish-speaking customers: From support chats to sales calls, clear communication builds trust and keeps clients happy.
Faster hiring: Use Spanish language proficiency assessments to filter candidates with the right skills, saving time on interviews and back-and-forth correspondence. In fact, we found that 81% of companies say skills-based tests helped them fill roles quicker.
Less risk of the wrong hire: Avoid costly mis-hires by testing language skills up front, especially for roles that rely on strong communication.
Smarter, data-driven decisions: Base your hiring choices on real skills, not assumptions. Our CEFR-compliant Spanish language tests give you measurable results to support confident selections.
When to use Spanish proficiency tests
Spanish language skills can make a real difference in how your team works and communicates. Here’s when it makes sense to include a Spanish language proficiency test in your hiring process:
Hiring for customer-facing roles: Ensure candidates can handle conversations with Spanish-speaking customers, even if the topics are complex or high stakes.
Recruiting for international teams: If you’re expanding into Spanish-speaking regions or already have multilingual offices, testing ensures team alignment from day one.
Evaluating remote candidates: For distributed teams, clear communication is everything. Use a Spanish test to make sure remote employees won’t struggle with everyday collaboration.
Filtering applicants before interviews: Don’t waste time interviewing candidates who can’t meet your language requirements. Use a Spanish test to screen early, especially when following a structured language testing process for hiring.
Hiring without language expertise in-house: If your recruiter or hiring manager doesn’t speak Spanish, a standardized test lets you confidently assess candidates without needing to guess or rely on resumes alone.
Measuring Spanish proficiency across levels
TestGorilla’s Spanish assessments are aligned with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), a global standard for measuring language proficiency. It helps employers assess a candidate’s ability to communicate effectively, from basic phrases to complex professional conversations.
Here’s what candidates can typically do at each level of Spanish proficiency:
A1 (Beginner)
Can follow and give simple instructions, such as directions or quantities. Uses short sentences and can handle basic communication with colleagues and clients.
Can understand and communicate simple ideas in everyday situations. Able to ask and answer basic questions, hold short conversations, and manage routine tasks. Ideal for those beginning to use Spanish in work or social settings.
Learn more about A2 language proficiency levels
B1 (Intermediate)
Intermediate Spanish candidates can handle daily tasks, like reading instructions, writing simple messages, and having brief conversations. The texts and sentences used in the test mimic real-life situations at work and everyday life. Those who score well on this test will be able to understand simple, connected sentences on topics that are generally familiar.
Learn more about B1 language proficiency levels
B2 (Upper Intermediate)
B2 speakers can communicate fluently on work topics, write clear emails, and interact with native speakers in meetings or customer conversations. This test will help you identify candidates who need to speak and understand Spanish in topics related to employment, environment, health, and new technologies, among other subjects.
Learn more about B2 language proficiency levels
C1 (Advanced)
C1 speakers can express complex ideas fluently and spontaneously, adjusting their tone for different audiences. They can understand demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. This test will help you find candidates who can write well-structured reports, presentations, and other material in Spanish to help promote the company’s brand and ideas to others.
Learn more about C1 language proficiency levels
C2 (Proficient)
C2 candidates speak and write Spanish at a near-native level, understanding idioms and cultural nuances. The C2 Spanish test will help you find candidates who can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes and participate in demanding professional and social conversations.
Learn more about C2 language proficiency levels
Key skills assessed in Spanish proficiency tests
The Spanish proficiency test measures essential communication abilities for the workplace. It focuses on real-world skills aligned with CEFR standards, assessing key areas such as:
Grammar and vocabulary: Tests how well candidates understand and apply Spanish grammar rules, language, and workplace-relevant expressions.
Sentence composition: Measures the ability to build clear, accurate, and complete sentences in Spanish.
Reading comprehension: Evaluates how well candidates understand emails, instructions, and written documents in Spanish.
Listening comprehension: Assesses the ability to follow spoken Spanish, such as conversations, instructions, or announcements, reliably and accurately.
While all these key areas are assessed at each level, the difficulty and complexity increase from B1 to C2, ensuring the right match for every role.
What roles require Spanish proficiency?
Here are some roles where Spanish language skills directly impact performance:
Call center team lead
B1 for managing calls, guiding agents, and escalating issues; C1 for handling complex service problems and team training.
Field sales consultant
B2 for product demos and follow-ups with Spanish-speaking clients; C2 for formal negotiations and international deals.
Social media copywriter
C1 for creating natural, culturally relevant posts, captions, and responses.
Procurement coordinator
B2 for supplier communication and logistics; C1 or higher for drafting contracts and working with legal teams abroad.
Spanish language tests for every skill level
Spanish B1 (Intermediate)
Spanish B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Spanish C1 (Advanced)
Spanish C2 (Proficient)
A native Spanish speaker and linguist with experience in ESL instruction, Mateo has developed Spanish tests for speech recognition and workplace applications, focusing on grammar, listening, and everyday vocabulary.
With a TESOL certificate and more than five years of translation experience, Geovanna specializes in real-world Spanish fluency for mid-level roles, translating websites, educational content, and business materials.
A professional translator and linguist with a PhD in English, Isabel has 25+ years of experience teaching and assessing language proficiency, creating tests for near-native Spanish fluency in professional settings.