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AATSP Exams
We elevate Spanish and Portuguese education by offering unmatched opportunities for both teachers and students.
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Language Exams & Assessments
AATSP Exams offers formative assessments and engaging classroom tools for teachers that help students master Spanish and Portuguese, ensuring measurable progress, language proficiency, and readiness for high-stakes exams, while also providing access to scholarships and travel opportunities.
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 – 6.
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?
AATSP Exams (a.k.a. “NSE”) is a program of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP).
Originally known as the National Spanish Examinations, AATSP Exams has offered motivational competitions that recognize student achievements, promote language proficiency, and stimulate interest and value of the teaching and learning of Spanish & Portuguese since 1957.
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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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From Work and Waterfalls: 2025 Junior Travel Abroad Costa Rica Trip
Each year, the Junior Travel Study Abroad Scholarship provides students the opportunity to travel to and study the language and…
Discover the World Through Language: 2025 Global Citizen Scholarship
Learning a language opens doors to new cultures, perspectives, and opportunities. The Kevin Cessna-Buscemi Global Citizen Scholarship (KCBGC) transforms this…
Empowering Educators: Announcing the 2025 AATSP Conference Stipend Winners
AATSP Exams is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 AATSP Teacher Conference Stipends. This award supports dedicated educators…
Meet our 2025 Teacher Travel Scholarship Winner
Each year, the Teacher Travel Award provides educators with the opportunity to immerse themselves in authentic cultural experiences that enrich…
2025–26 AATSP Exams Dates
📣 Announcing the 2025–2026 AATSP Exams Dates! 📣 We’re excited to share that the new dates for the next AATSP Exams…
From Conference to the Classroom: Margarita’s Inspiring Journey at the 2024 AATSP Conference
Meet Margarita de León Viera—a vibrant Spanish teacher from Puerto Rico now teaching in Nevada, and one of our 2024…
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The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) promotes the study and teaching of the Spanish and Portuguese languages and their corresponding Hispanic, Luso-Brazilian, and other related literatures and cultures at all levels of education.