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National Spanish Examinations

Discover America’s largest Spanish language competition.

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National Spanish Exam

Join the national competition for students in middle-to-high school.

National Spanish Challenge

Participate in the national motivational contest for students in grade 1 – 8.

National Portuguese Exam

Join the national competition for students in middle-to-high school.

National Spanish Assessment

Prepare your students with our online standardized assessment tool.

What are these national competitions?

The National Spanish Examinations is a program of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). Since 1957, the NSE has offered motivational competitions that recognize student achievements, promote language proficiency, and stimulate interest and value of the teaching and learning of Spanish & Portuguese.

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Awards & Scholarships

Teacher Scholarships

Teachers who administer the National Spanish Examination (NSE), the National Spanish Challenge (NSC), the National Spanish Assessment (NSA), and/or the National Portuguese Examination (NPE) are eligible to apply for conference stipends and travel scholarships.

Student Scholarships

Students who score well on the National Spanish Examination (NSE), the National Spanish Challenge (NSC), and/or the National Portuguese Examination (NPE) are eligible to apply for senior scholarships and travel abroad opportunities so that they may further their studies and first-hand learning experiences.

K8 Coloring Contest

Students grades 1 – 8 are eligible to participate in the national NSC Coloring Contest ¡Concurso Colorido! for a chance to win several prizes, including gift cards, goody bags, and a free National Spanish Challenge (NSC) voucher.

Medals and Ribbons

Students who rank above the 75th percentile on the National Spanish Exam (NSE) or the National Portuguese Exam (NPE) earn medals of recognition for their high achievement. National Spanish Challenge (NSC) winners also earn Ribbons for their excellence.

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