
📣 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…

*Updated for 2026 The 2026 National Spanish Exam (NSE), National Spanish Challenge (NSC), and National Portuguese Exam (NPE) registration process is designed to be clear and streamlined, whether you’re a returning teacher, new teacher, or administrator. We’ve provided three step-by-step videos below to guide you through each phase of registration, so you’ll be ready for…

This October, AATSP Exams is excited to present a month-long series of live webinars and meetings, designed specifically for Spanish and Portuguese educators. Whether you’re teaching elementary, middle, high school, or even at the college level, these sessions will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and opportunities to connect with fellow educators. Join Claudia Kechkian, AATSP…

The National Spanish Assessment (NSA) is an online, standardized assessment tool which tests both achievement and proficiency via computer-graded and rater-graded modules for students studying the Spanish language and is administered by the National Spanish Examinations (NSE), a program of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). This tool for teachers was originally created in 2018, written from the…

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!



