Format
The National Spanish Challenge has different types of questions in Five (5) individual sections:
Exam Section
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Divisions
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Questions
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Section 1
Vocabulary:
Picture Identification
with spoken sentences
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A, B, C, D, E
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20
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Section 2
Interpersonal Communication:
Logical Responses
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B, C, D, E
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10
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Section 3
Interpretive Viewing
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C, D, E
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7
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Section 4
Interpretive Reading - Sentences
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8
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Section 5
Interpretive Reading - Texts
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C, E
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5
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Content
Click on the following link to view the Specifications for the National Spanish Challenge.
Click on the following link to view the types of questions on the National Spanish Challenge.
Practice
Click on one of the following links to access a Practice Exam for that division:
Registration for the National Spanish Challenge
Registration for the National Spanish Challenge takes place from November 1st through February 4th.
There was a Registration Extension until February 7th.
Late Registration ran from February 14th to February 24th.
2022 Registration is CLOSED.
Please contact our office for any questions or assistance.
- If you are already an AATSP member, you can visit the AATSP Member Registration form to both register your students for the NSC and to renew your AATSP dues.
- If you wish to register as a non-member, click here to Register as a Non-Member.
* Before registering, please read the section below on COST.
Cost
There are two mandatory costs associated with giving the National Spanish Challenge: (1) cost per teacher and (2) cost per student.
Cost per Teacher: There is a $75 cost to each teacher administering the National Spanish Challenge. This cost covers administrative expenses associated with each teacher regardless of the number of challenges he/she administers. Teachers may only register students who are currently enrolled in their classes, and must enroll each student for the challenge division that best matches the student’s learning experience.
NOTE: AATSP members do not have to pay the $75 per-teacher cost, as giving the National Spanish Challenge is a benefit of AATSP membership. AATSP members must have paid their 2022 membership dues in order to avoid paying the $75 test administration fee.
Teachers who are not currently AATSP members and would like to join the AATSP, visit www.aatsp.org. (Click here for Benefits of Joining the AATSP!)
Cost per Student: Each school will pay a $5.00 fee per challenger. This fee covers one online National Spanish Challenge, printed certificates for students who earn recognition, and prizes for individual performance.
Late Registration: The Late Registration Window will be open from February 14 - February 24, 2022. There is only a $1 late fee per examination!
To Make Payment
Payment Option 1: Pay by check.
Teachers must mail a copy of the E-Mailed Invoice along with a Check made payable to NATIONAL SPANISH EXAMINATIONS to:
National Spanish Examinations
PO Box 1059
Chesterton, IN 46304
Payment Option 2: Pay by credit card.
(Visa, Mastercard, and Discover only)
Teachers can click below to pay by credit card. You will be taken to our payment page where you will be asked to put in the amount shown in your invoice and your confirmation number.
To use our online payment system you will need to use a modern web browser.
Note: All Registration invoices must be over $10.00 to be paid online.
NOTE: The NSE is not able to accept purchase orders as a form of payment.
Test Administration
Exam Window: All students competing in the NSC must complete the challenge between March 1st and April 15th.
*Note: Teachers will receive usernames and passwords for all registered students on or about February 22nd.
Results
Official results for the National Spanish Challenge will be sent to teachers via e-mail on or about May 6th.
Prizes will be mailed directly to schools by mid-May!