CCSE and DELE A2 exams for Spanish nationality: practise free
Original CCSE questions by task with explanations, 25-question mocks in 45 minutes and all four DELE A2 papers with writing correction and an AI speaking examiner. Start free, no sign-up.
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¿Qué forma política tiene el Estado español según la Constitución?
What political form does the Spanish State have, according to the Constitution?
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CCSE exam dates
Official Instituto Cervantes sessions: last day to register and exam day. Registration for 2027 opens on 23 November 2026.
- 26 November 2026register by 5 November 2026
- 28 January 2027register by 7 January 2027
- 25 February 2027register by 4 February 2027
- 18 March 2027register by 25 February 2027
- 29 April 2027register by 8 April 2027
- 27 May 2027register by 6 May 2027
- 24 June 2027register by 3 June 2027
- 29 July 2027register by 8 July 2027
- 30 September 2027register by 9 September 2027
- 28 October 2027register by 7 October 2027
- 25 November 2027register by 4 November 2027
Which exam do you need?
Spanish nationality by residence asks for two tests of the Instituto Cervantes. These are the general rules; the Ministry of Justice decides each case.
| Almost every applicant | CCSE + DELE A2 (or higher). |
|---|---|
| Nationals of the 20 countries listed in Royal Decree 1004/2015 (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Equatorial Guinea, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Uruguay, Venezuela) | CCSE only: no DELE. Brazil and Portugal are not on the list. |
| You already hold DELE A2 or higher | No new DELE: only the CCSE. |
| Schooled in Spain, passed ESO | You can ask to be exempted from both tests. |
| Bachillerato, vocational training (FP) or a degree in Spain | No DELE; you still take the CCSE. |
| A2, B1 or B2 certificate from an Escuela Oficial de Idiomas | Accepted instead of the DELE. |
| SIELE | Not accepted for nationality: it is not on the Ministry's list. |
| You cannot read or write, or have learning difficulties | You can ask the Ministry for an exemption or adapted tests before you apply. |
Ministry of Justice nationality FAQ · Royal Decree 1004/2015, art. 6 (BOE) · Nationality by residence (Ministry of Justice)
Explanations in your language
Questions are in Spanish, as in the exam. Explanations also come in your mother tongue.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CCSE exam?
It is Spain's constitutional and sociocultural knowledge test, prepared by the Instituto Cervantes. It has 25 questions over five tasks (government, rights and duties, territory and geography, culture and history, society), lasts 45 minutes and you pass with 15 correct answers.
Do I need DELE A2 for Spanish nationality?
Yes, with exceptions: you need DELE A2 or higher, or an official certificate from an Escuela Oficial de Idiomas. Nationals of the 20 countries listed in Royal Decree 1004/2015 (Spanish-speaking Latin America, Equatorial Guinea and Puerto Rico) skip the DELE but take the CCSE. Brazilians do need DELE A2. Always check the Ministry of Justice.
Is SIELE accepted for nationality?
No. The Ministry of Justice accepts DELE A2 or higher and the official certificates of the Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas. SIELE is not on the list, so it does not count for nationality.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. We write original questions on the same facts (the Constitution, institutions, geography, culture and society). To study the official bank, use the free manual and app of the Instituto Cervantes; we link them on every page.
How much does the CCSE cost and when is it?
The Instituto Cervantes charges €85 worldwide, with up to two attempts per registration. There are sessions almost every month (the last Thursday, except August and December); results arrive in about 20 days and the certificate is valid for 4 years.
Is practice free?
Yes. CCSE practice by task is free and unlimited, you get one timed CCSE mock a day, the level check without sign-up and, every day, one DELE A2 writing correction, one speaking task and one reading or listening test. Paid passes are one-time payments with no automatic renewal.
Is the score official?
No. Every score is an estimate to guide your practice. It is not an official result and does not guarantee that you will pass.