CCSE exam dates in 2026 and 2027: sessions, registration deadlines and results

There are two CCSE exams left in 2026, on 29 October and 26 November. For 2027 the Instituto Cervantes (Spain's public institution for the Spanish language) has published ten exam sessions, one each month except August and December. Registration for all of them opens on 23 November 2026. Registration for each session closes three weeks before the exam.

All the dates in this guide come from the official calendar that the Instituto Cervantes published in October 2026. Nacionaliza is not an official website. Before you pay, check the dates on the Instituto Cervantes website.

Which CCSE exams are left in 2026?

Session	Registration closes	Exam date
October	8 October 2026 (closed)	Thursday 29 October 2026
November	5 November 2026	Thursday 26 November 2026

At the end of October 2026 only the November session is still open for registration. You have until 5 November, as long as your centre has free places. There is no exam in December. If you miss November, the next exam is in January 2027.

What are the CCSE dates in 2027?

This is the official calendar for 2027. All exams are on a Thursday.

Session	Registration closes	Appointments start	Official exam date
January	7 January	14 January	28 January
February	4 February	11 February	25 February
March	25 February	4 March	18 March
April	8 April	15 April	29 April
May	6 May	13 May	27 May
June	3 June	10 June	24 June
July	8 July	15 July	29 July
September	9 September	16 September	30 September
October	7 October	14 October	28 October
November	4 November	11 November	25 November

The official 2027 calendar gives each session a two-week appointment period. That period ends on the official exam date. The Instituto Cervantes table does not explain how appointments are given out, so ask your centre on which day and at what time you take the exam.

The March session is on the 18th, not at the end of the month. Its registration closes earlier, on 25 February, the same day as the February exam.

Why do other websites give different dates?

We found differences between sources:

• Some websites talk about nine sessions a year. The official 2027 calendar has ten.
• One university centre's list for 2027 did not include May or July. The Instituto Cervantes does publish exams on 27 May and 29 July 2027.
• In past years registration opened in mid-September. For 2027 the Instituto Cervantes gives 23 November 2026.

If a website does not match the table above, trust the Instituto Cervantes one. In October 2026 the Cervantes is renewing its exams portal, and the old examenes.cervantes.es addresses lead to a temporary page on cervantes.org with these dates. Sessions for people who cannot read or write (CCSE-NA) have a different calendar. Ask your centre about it.

When do CCSE results come out?

Results arrive about 20 days after the exam, according to the centres at the Universitat de València and the Universidade de Santiago. For the CCSE-NA it is about 22 days. The Instituto Cervantes tells you by email. Then you check your result in your private area on its website and download the certificate there.

This is an approximate figure, not a fixed date. If you take the exam on 26 November 2026, you will normally have your result by mid-December. A pass is valid for four years.

How do I choose the exam centre?

You register and pay online, on the Instituto Cervantes website. There you choose the centre and the session. You can ask your centre for help, but the payment always goes to the Instituto Cervantes. When you choose a centre, think about these things:

• Distance. Choose a centre you can reach in good time. Some ask you to arrive one hour before the exam.
• Places. Each centre has a limited number of places per session. At the Universidade de Santiago, for example, there were 20 places in the January 2026 session. Places are given in the order people pay.
• Time. Each centre sets the time. At TANDEM Madrid there are slots at 18:00 and 20:00.
• Second chance. With one registration you can take the exam twice. If you fail or do not attend, you can take it again at the same centre within six months of registering. So it is a good idea to choose a centre with many sessions.

On the exam day bring your original identity document. For foreigners this is usually the TIE (foreigner identity card) and the passport. Check this with your centre.

How far in advance should I register?

The official deadline closes three weeks before each exam. But if the centre runs out of places, the session closes earlier for you. We recommend registering at least one month before, and even earlier if you want a specific centre in a big city.

For 2027 you can register for any session of the year from 23 November 2026. If you already know when you want to take the exam, do not wait until the last day.

In 2026 the fee was 85 euros. The Instituto Cervantes reviews the price every year and we have not yet seen it published for 2027. Check it on its website when you register.

How do I prepare before the date?

The exam has 25 questions taken from a bank of 300. You can review the 300 CCSE questions and take a free mock exam to see how you are doing. The Instituto Cervantes also offers its 2026 preparation handbook and an official app for free.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a CCSE exam in August or December?

No. In 2027 the official calendar has no sessions in August or December. In 2026 there is no exam in December either.

When can I register for the 2027 exams?

From 23 November 2026, according to the Instituto Cervantes. Each session closes three weeks before its date.

Can I still take the exam in 2026?

Yes, in the 26 November session, if you register before 5 November and your centre has places.

Can I change the date or the centre?

According to FEDELE (the Spanish federation of language schools), you can change the exam date or centre. The Instituto Cervantes sets the conditions. Check them in your private area or with its user support service.

How long does it take to get the result?

About 20 days after the exam. You get an email and you see it in your private area on the Instituto Cervantes website.