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National Spanish Exam (NSE)
Competition · American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)Students take a level-matched written Spanish exam online through the Lingco platform, registered by their Spanish teacher. Medal winners (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention) can apply for a separate scholarship program, and teachers can apply for their own awards. Pricing rises the later a class registers, with a hard exam-window cutoff in early April.
Who can apply
GradesGrades 9–12
Min GPA—
ScopeNational
StatesAll states
FieldsSpanish · World Language
Logistics
Cost to you$6-$9 per student, by registration window
Financial aidNot listed
StipendNot listed
FormatOnline
WhereAdministered at the student's own school
AwardsGold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention medals; medal winners can apply for a separate NSE scholarship program
Applying
OpensOctober 15 (open registration)
DueExam window closes April 2, 2027
You submitEnter through your Spanish teacher, who purchases seats and rosters students on the Lingco platform