Test on constitutional and sociocultural aspects of Spain-CCSE (this exam demonstrates candidates' knowledge of the Spanish Constitution and aspects of Spanish culture and life)

The Knowledge test on Spanish Constitution, Society and Culture (CCSE, in Spanish) is conducted by the Cervantes Institute. It consists of 25 closed-ended answer questions, 15 of which must be answered correctly. Sixty per cent of the questions are on matters regarding the Spanish government, law and citizenship, and the remaining 40% is on Spanish culture, history and society.

INFORMATION AND ENROLMENT EXCLUSIVELY AT THE CERVANTES INSTITUTE

Registration and payment for exam (85 euros) must be made online at the Cervantes Institute website:

http://examenes.cervantes.es

Registration entitles candidates to sit two exam sessions, both at the same center. If the certificate is not obtained in the first sitting, candidates will have a second opportunity to sit the test within the 18 months after the first sitting, without having to pay another fee.

Email: pruebas.nacionalidad@cervantes.es

 PRACTICAL INFORMATION: PRICE, EXAM VENUE & EXAM CALLS

• Exam venue: University of Deusto (Bilbao and San Sebastian campuses).
• Price: 85 €.
• Exam dates:
  
  • September 28^th, 2017 (Registration deadline: September 7^th)
  • October 26^th, 2017 (Registration deadline: October 5^th)
  • November 30^th, 2017 (Registration deadline: November 9^th)
  • January 25^th, 2018 (Registration deadline: January 4^th)
  • February 22^nd, 2018 (Registration deadline: February 1^st)
  • March 22^nd, 2018 (Registration deadline: March 8^th)
  • April 26^th, 2018 (Registration deadline: April 5^th)
  • May 31^st, 2018 (Registration deadline: May 10^th)
  • June 28^th, 2018 (Registration deadline: June 7^th)
  • September 27^th, 2018 (Registration deadline: September 6^th)
  • October 25^th, 2018 (Registration deadline: October 4^th)
  • November 29^th, 2018 (Registration deadline: November 8^th)
• More information: 944139092 during office hours (*)

DIGITAL CERTIFICATE

Once the test has been made, the Cervantes Institute will publish the results and will inform each candidate by email, within approximately 20 days. Candidates have one month from the publication of the results to submit a request for exam revision, if required.

Candidates can have access to their electronic certification for the CCSE test in their private area at: http://examenes.cervantes.es. This Digital Certificate has an official character, as it is electronically signed by the Cervantes Institute. This certificate is valid for 4 years.

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DELE Spanish diploma, level A2 or higher (exam which demonstrates command of the Spanish language):

• Registration to sit the exam at the University of Deusto: registration procedure is exclusively online: http://examenes.cervantes.es.
• Exam venue: University of Deusto (San Sebastian and Bilbao campuses).
• Price: 124 € (2016/2017 examination calls).
• Upcoming Examination Calls:
  • September, 2017: September, 15^th
  • October, 2017: October, 13^th (Bilbao Campus)
  • November, 2017: November, 25^th
  • February, 2018: February, 9^th (Bilbao Campus)
  • May, 2018: May, 19^th
  • July, 2018: July, 13^th (Bilbao Campus)
  • September, 2018: September, 14^th
  • October, 2018: October, 5^th (Bilbao Campus)
  • November, 2018: November, 10^th

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