The National Spanish Challenge (NSC) is an online motivational contest for Elementary-Middle School students in grades 1-6 that recognizes and awards our elementary students as they pass certain thresholds while learning Spanish.
Click the image below to see the winners of the First Annual National Spanish Challenge Coloring Contest! ~ ¡Concurso Colorido!
Divisions of Competition
The National Spanish Challenge has 5 Divisions of Competition based on:
(1) The student’s grade level and
(2) How the student has been exposed to learning Spanish
* See the two charts below to help determine which Division of Competition to register your students for! *
Division |
Is for a student in Grade |
Who |
Non-Immersion Divisions
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A |
1 2 3 |
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B
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4 5 6 |
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C |
5 6 |
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Immersion Divisions
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D |
1 2 3 |
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E |
4 5 6 |
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Teachers can find the appropriate Division of Competition for their students by referring to the charts above and below:
If the student is enrolled in |
And |
Then the student will compete in |
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 |
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Division A |
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Division D |
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Grade 4 |
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Division B |
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Division E |
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Grade 5 Grade 6 |
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Division B |
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Division C |
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Division E |
For purposes of the National Spanish Challenge: "partial immersion" is defined as, "Any program with 500 minutes-per-week in Spanish."
Format
The National Spanish Challenge has different types of questions in Five (5) individual sections:
Exam Section |
Divisions |
Questions |
Section 1 Vocabulary: Picture Identification with spoken sentences |
A, B, C, D, E |
20 |
Section 2 Interpersonal Communication: Logical Responses |
B, C, D, E |
10 |
Section 3 Interpretive Viewing |
C, D, E |
7 |
Section 4 Interpretive Reading - Sentences |
8 |
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Section 5 Interpretive Reading - Texts |
C, E |
5 |
Content
Click on the following link to view the Specifications for the National Spanish Challenge.
Click on the following link to view the types of questions on the National Spanish Challenge.
Test Administration
Exam Window: All students competing in the NSC must complete the challenge between February 27th - April 5th.
Results
Official results for the National Spanish Challenge will be released to teachers on or about April 28th.
Prizes will be mailed directly to schools!
NSC Prizes
Students participating in the National Spanish Challenge will receive the following awards based on the number of points that they earn. Although the information below provides guidance on deciphering student placement on the National Spanish Challenge, the NSE insists that educators await the release of Official Results to proctoring teachers (on or about May 6th) for the most accurate and complete result reports.
Division A |
Prize |
Points needed |
Outstanding Achievement |
Bronze Ribbon |
75-100 |
Excellent Achievement |
Orange Ribbon |
50-74 |
Division B |
Prize |
Points needed |
Outstanding Achievement |
Silver Ribbon |
110-150 |
Excellent Achievement |
Purple Ribbon |
75-109 |
Division C |
Prize |
Points needed |
Outstanding Achievement |
Gold Ribbon |
185-250 |
Excellent Achievement |
Blue Ribbon |
125-184 |
Division D |
Prize |
Points needed |
Outstanding Achievement |
Silver Ribbon |
170-225 |
Excellent Achievement |
Purple Ribbon |
110-169 |
Division E |
Prize |
Points needed |
Outstanding Achievement |
Gold Ribbon |
185-250 |
Excellent Achievement |
Blue Ribbon |
125-184 |
Certificates
The NSE has provided a Certificate of Recognition for outstanding achievements on the National Spanish Challenge. Teachers can recognize and celebrate student's achievements by printing off certificates.