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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.
2025-2026 Exam Cycle
The table below displays the registration dates, examination windows, and costs* for the 2025-2026 exam cycle.
Please visit the information page of your exam of choice or refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
| Regular Registration | Cost | LATE Registration | LATE Registration Cost | Exam Administration Window | LAST MINUTE Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Spanish Exam (NSE) | October 16, 2025 – January 31, 2026 | $5.00 | February 1 – 22, 2026 | $7.00 | February 23 – April 3, 2026 | $9.00 |
| National Spanish Challenge (NSC) | October 16, 2025 – January 31, 2026 | $5.00 | February 1 – 22, 2026 | $7.00 | February 23 – April 3, 2026 | $9.00 |
| National Portuguese Exam (NPE) | October 16, 2025 – January 31, 2026 | $5.00 | February 1 – 22, 2026 | $7.00 | February 23 – April 3, 2026 | $9.00 |
| National Spanish Assessment (NSA) | August 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 | $4.00 |
*Costs are displayed per student added during the stated timeframe. Additional teacher fees may apply.
Promote the Exams
TEACHERS! Do you need to motivate your school? Would you like to let other teachers, students, and parents know about the AATSP Exams?
Take a look at the classroom resources below! Click on an image to download printable posters, handouts, and flyers in PDF format.
2025-26 Exams Cycle
Printable handout for teachers, schools, and administrators.
2025-26 Exams School Poster
Promotional poster/handout for classrooms, schools, and administrators.
2025-26 Elementary School Poster
Promotional poster/handout for elementary schools, teachers, and administrators.
National Portuguese Exam Flyer
Promotional flyer/handout for schools, teachers, and administrators.
KCB Global Citizen Scholarship Classroom Flyer
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Junior Travel Scholarship
Classroom Flyer
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NSE/NPE Senior Scholarships
Classroom Flyer
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¡Concurso Colorido! Flyer
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I renew my AATSP membership?
You can renew your AATSP membership online by logging into your account, or contacting the main office at: 219-295-1491
How do I submit payment for an exam?
You may mail a check or submit a credit card payment. Please have your invoice number(s) ready and visit our payment page to submit an online payment.
Can I pay for multiple invoices at once?
Yes! Once you click the Pay for Registration button, you will be re-directed to a secure payment page hosted by Authorize.net:
• First, enter the full amount that you will be processing.
• Then, simply enter all of the invoice numbers that you will be paying for separated by a comma in the Invoice Number field.
For example:
Where can I mail a check?
Checks can be made payable to AATSP or National Spanish Examinations.
Our mailing address is:
AATSP Exams
160 Rail Road
Suite 3
Chesterton, IN 46304
I think I paid but I don’t remember, what can I do?
Receipts are automatically issued for electronic (credit card) payments and sent via email to the email address that was entered at the time of payment.
For check payment information, please email us at nse@aatsp.org.
What is an invoice number?
Every time a teacher places an order on Lingco Language Labs, a PDF invoice is automatically generated and sent to you via email, to the email address that you used when you registered for an exam. You can find the Invoice/Order number displayed on that PDF document.
I can’t find my invoice.
Invoices are emailed automatically
Check your inbox and/or your spam folder. Once you have completed a registration on Lingco Language Labs, you will receive an email confirmation from noreply@lingco.io with an attached invoice.
How to download a copy of your invoice
Alternatively, you may follow these steps to download a copy of your invoice(s):
1. Log in to your Lingco Language Labs account.
2. Click on the exam icon on the left (whether it’s National Spanish Exams, or National Spanish Challenge, or National Spanish Assessment, or National Portuguese Exam).
3. Click on “Order More Seats”.
4. Scroll down to the end of the page to find your Order History.
Did you follow these steps but can’t find the icons on the left? Try zooming out of your screen by clicking CTRL- on a PC or CMD- on Mac.
Am I required to pay for a seat that I didn’t use?
Yes. Seat registrations are similar to pre-paid concert tickets – they cannot be “deleted” or refunded. You can always add extra seats to your registration or assign an empty unused seat to a new student. Once you have submitted a registration, you are obligated to pay the full amount invoiced.
Please read the guidelines, notifications, and terms and conditions carefully before placing an order, or contact us at nse@aatsp.org if you need extra guidance before registering.
Do you take purchase orders as payment?
We do not accept purchase orders as payment. Your school may send a check to:
AATSP Exams
160 Rail Road
Suite 3
Chesterton, IN 46304
How can I redeem a Gift Certificate?
To redeem your gift certificate, have a photo of the certificate ready and please email us at nse@aatsp.org before you complete your registration so we can adjust your invoice.
What are the late fees?
Registration of national examinations (NSE, NPE, NSC) runs through Fall-Winter. An invoice is generated with every order that is placed by an instructor or school. Payment for orders for the NSE, NPE, and NSC during the examination window is due immediately. All orders paid after their due date may incur an additional $25 late fee.
Please take a look at your exam’s specific examination window to understand the following:
- Regular Registration*: October 16, 2025 – January 31, 2026 at $5 per student seat.
- Late Registration: Grace period between Regular Registration and the examination window, at $7 per student seat.
- Last-Minute Registration: Emergency add-ons during the examination window, at $9 per student seat.
*Exact Regular Registration dates for our national examinations can vary by year.
What is the due date for payment?
Please read carefully:
All AATSP Exams invoices must be paid on time. Schools requiring extra time to process such documentation will need to register with ample time in order for payment to be made before the deadline.
- Payment for the National Spanish Assessment (NSA), which is not a national competition, is due immediately.
- Invoices generated for purchased seats for the National Spanish Exam (NSE), National Portuguese Exam (NPE), and/or the National Spanish Challenge (NSC) are due for payment by February 22nd.
- Orders placed during the examination window require immediate payment.
- A late fee of $25 will be applied to any invoice not paid by its due date.
All seat registrations and AATSP membership activations must be paid and updated in order for teachers to receive their national results and students’ medals. If payment deadlines are not met, then applicable late fees will be charged and students may not receive their prizes. Teachers who renew their AATSP memberships and/or submit their exam payments after examination windows have closed run the risk of receiving their medals later in the summer. We do not expedite packages.
Can I get a refund for seats that I did not use?
The AATSP Exams (NSE) office does not issue refunds for unused seats/exams.
The exam administration periods typically last well over four weeks, and are communicated over four months in advance. We encourage teachers to organize their own calendars in order to make the time to administer the exam within the exam administration windows, as we do not grant extensions.
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