
Each year, the Junior Travel Study Abroad Scholarship provides students the opportunity to travel to and study the language and culture of a Spanish-speaking country or territory. This past summer, our winners traveled to Costa Rica for an unforgettable language and cultural immersion program, hosted by United Planet. Over the course of a week, these…

📣 Announcing the 2025–2026 AATSP Exams Dates! 📣 We’re excited to share that the new dates for the next AATSP Exams cycle are now posted—and with them come a few important updates designed to make planning even smoother for teachers! Here’s what’s new this year: *Please note: We can’t grant extensions beyond the exam administration…

Meet Margarita de León Viera—a vibrant Spanish teacher from Puerto Rico now teaching in Nevada, and one of our 2024 recipients of the AATSP Conference Stipend. This past summer, she joined educators from across the country at the 106th Annual AATSP Conference in Portland, Oregon. With her sister Julimar (also a Spanish teacher!) by her…

The AATSP Exams (NSE) promotes language proficiency and recognizes achievements in the studies of Spanish & Portuguese. Learn More >
The AATSP Exams (NSE) office enjoys bringing educators and students into the spotlight in appreciation of their dedication to the teaching and learning of Spanish, Portuguese, and their respective cultures. Fill out this form to nominate someone who should be recognized!



