The National Spanish Examination is an online, standardized assessment tool given voluntarily by over 3000 teachers throughout the United States to measure proficiency and achievement of students who are studying Spanish as a second language.  The contest is administered by the AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese) and is open to students in grades 6-12.  Teachers in schools located in the Northern California chapter may enter their students by becoming a member of the  AATSP. For complete details on format, rules and registration please visit the NSE for details. 

Purpose of the NSE

1. to recognize achievement in the study of the Spanish language
2. to promote proficiency in interpretive communication in the Spanish language
3. to assess the national standards as they pertain to learning Spanish
4. to stimulate further interest in the teaching and learning of Spanish
5. In addition:

• Many teachers state that they use the National Spanish Examination to prepare students to take other standardized tests such as AP, IB, SAT II and college placement exams.

• Many administrators state that they can use data from the National Spanish Examination to create reports to show how their schools have improved over an academic year.

 

Northern California NSE 

Members of the Northern California NSE (Chapter 009 of the AATSP) live in between the zip codes of 93700 - 96399.  

The Chapter Fee is $2.00 per student for the exam in addition to the National Fee of $3.00.

Please contact Laura Viarengo,  the NSE Coordinator for Northern California, at the link on the bottom of the page if you have any questions.