CCSE registration 2027: how to book the exam
To sit the CCSE you register on the official Instituto Cervantes website (€85, NIE required) and the exam centre gives you an appointment; for 2027 registration opens on 23 November 2026.
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Countdown to your exam
Pick your 2027 session to see how many days are left and how much to practise each day.
How to book the CCSE, step by step
- Go to the official CCSE page of the Instituto Cervantes (link below) and choose an open session.
- You need your NIE: registration is not possible without it.
- Pay the €85 fee by bank card or Correos prepaid card from your private space.
- After registering, the exam centre gives you an appointment within the session: appointments run from one week after the closing date until the exam day.
- Keep the confirmation e-mail and check the day and time of your appointment.
Fee, what to bring and changing the date
Registration costs €85, the same worldwide. That is the Instituto Cervantes fee, not a price of this website.
What to bring and how to change your exam date: check the conditions on the official website, as they can change. What we do know is that one registration gives you up to two attempts if the first is No apto or you do not attend.
CCSE exam dates 2027
| Exam | Registration closes |
|---|---|
| 28 January 2027 | 7 January 2027 |
| 25 February 2027 | 4 February 2027 |
| 18 March 2027 | 25 February 2027 |
| 29 April 2027 | 8 April 2027 |
| 27 May 2027 | 6 May 2027 |
| 24 June 2027 | 3 June 2027 |
| 29 July 2027 | 8 July 2027 |
| 30 September 2027 | 9 September 2027 |
| 28 October 2027 | 7 October 2027 |
| 25 November 2027 | 4 November 2027 |
Instituto Cervantes: CCSE test · Always check the official website: dates and conditions can change.
Official source: Instituto Cervantes: CCSE test · Registration in the Instituto Cervantes shop
Frequently asked questions
How do I book the CCSE exam?
You register on the official Instituto Cervantes website, pay the fee and the exam centre gives you an appointment within the session.
How much does CCSE registration cost?
€85, the same worldwide, paid online by card.
When does CCSE 2027 registration open?
On 23 November 2026. The closing date of each session is in the table on this page.
Can I change my CCSE exam date?
Check the conditions on the official website. If you fail or do not attend, you have a second attempt with the same registration.