What are the National Spanish and Portuguese Examinations?

The National Spanish Examinations and National Portuguese Examinations are motivational contests to recognize student achievements in the studies of Spanish & Portuguese and to stimulate further interest in the teaching and learning of Spanish and Portuguese. 

• The National Spanish Examinations (NSE) are online, standardized assessment tools for Grades 6 -12, given voluntarily by about 4,000 middle and high school teachers throughout the United States to measure performance (interpretive communication) and achievement of students who are studying Spanish as a second language. 
  
• The National Portuguese Examinations (NPE) are online, standardized assessment tools for Grades 5-12, given voluntarily by middle and high school teachers throughout the United States to measure achievement and performance (interpretive communication) of students who are studying Portuguese as a second language.