The purpose of the NSE is
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
The mission of the National Spanish Examinations is to recognize student achievement and to promote language proficiency in the study of Spanish.
For teachers who wish to develop a solid curriculum for each level by supplementing their own materials and by supplementing materials provided by their texts, the NSE Test Development Committee has developed the National Spanish Exam Vocabulary Lists.
For teachers who would like access to past written examinations for supplementary use in the classroom, we have published these exams onto a CD to allow printed versions. Each CD contains booklets and scripts for levels 1-4 for the years 1985-2005.
