AATSP Exams
National Spanish Examinations
Discover America’s largest Spanish language competition.
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Language Exams & Assessments
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.
Global Citizen 2023 – Language Villages
The Kevin Cessna-Buscemi Global Citizen Scholarship offers opportunities for students who wish to participate in language immersion programs that do
Shout Out 📣 October 2023
The October 2023 NSE Shout-Out goes to Jesse Z., a student from Bartlett High School in Bartlett, TN. Teacher Cristiana Moore
Shout Out 📣 September 2023
The September 2023 NSE Shout-Out goes to Samantha Carraher, Spanish teacher at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois. Mrs. Carraher
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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.
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