Spanish nationality exam
The Spanish nationality exam is two Instituto Cervantes tests: the CCSE (25 questions, 45 minutes) and the DELE A2 language test, unless you are exempt.
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The two tests
- CCSE: 25 questions in 5 tareas, 45 minutes, passed with 15 correct answers. Almost every candidate sits it; there are exceptions for people schooled in Spain (check with the Ministerio de Justicia).
- DELE A2: 4 tests (reading, listening, writing and speaking); 30 out of 50 points in each group. Exempt: people who already hold a DELE A2 or higher and nationals of 20 Spanish-speaking countries on the legal list.
- See the exemption cases on the exempt page and on the Ministerio de Justicia website.
How many questions the Spanish nationality exam has
The CCSE has 25 questions. The DELE A2 has 25 reading and 25 listening questions, 2 written tasks and 3 oral tasks.
How many years the nationality exam lasts
The CCSE certificate is valid for 4 years from the date of the grading record. The DELE has no expiry.
Booking the Spanish nationality exam
You book when you register for each test, on the Instituto Cervantes website. See our registration guides for the CCSE and the DELE A2.
CCSE results come out in about 20 days and DELE results in about 3 months.
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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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Official source: Ministerio de Justicia: nationality by residence · BOE: Real Decreto 1004/2015 · Instituto Cervantes: CCSE test
Frequently asked questions
How many questions does the Spanish nationality exam have?
The CCSE has 25 questions in 45 minutes. The DELE A2 has 4 tests: 25 reading questions, 25 listening questions, 2 written tasks and 3 oral tasks.
How many years is the Spanish nationality exam valid?
The CCSE is valid for 4 years. The DELE A2 does not expire.
How do I book the Spanish nationality exam?
Register for each test on the Instituto Cervantes website and the exam centre gives you the appointment.
Do I have to take both exams?
The CCSE, almost always. The DELE A2, unless exempt. Check your case with the Ministerio de Justicia.