CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) (Instituto Cervantes) besteht aus 5 Teilen: Tarea 1 · Gobierno, legislación y participación ciudadana, Tarea 2 · Derechos y deberes fundamentales, Tarea 3 · Organización territorial y geografía, Tarea 4 · Cultura e historia de España, Tarea 5 · Sociedad española. Bestehensgrenze: 15 of 25 correct (60%); no penalty for wrong answers. Kosten: €85 worldwide, including one free second attempt within 6 months. Ergebnis: About 20 days after the exam, in your personal area online (APTO / NO APTO). Geprüft 2026-09-30.
Termine, Orte und Wartezeiten
Fixed dates: the last Thursday of each month except August and December (10 sessions a year, two time slots each). Registration closes about 3 weeks before each date. Quelle
- 1Registrierungin einem Prüfungszentrum des Instituto Cervantes, vor Anmeldeschluss des Prüfungstermins (convocatoria)
- 2Prüfungfester nationaler Prüfungstermin
- 3ErgebnisAbout 20 days after the exam, in your personal area online (APTO / NO APTO)
- 4Zertifikat4 years from the date of the certificate.
| Prüfungstermin | Teil | Anmelden bis | Ergebnis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do., 26. Nov. 2026in 24 Tagen | Wissen | Do., 5. Nov. 2026Noch 3 Tage | — |
| Do., 28. Jan. 2027in 87 Tagen | Wissen | Do., 7. Jan. 2027Noch 66 Tage | — |
| Do., 25. Feb. 2027in 115 Tagen | Wissen | Do., 4. Feb. 2027Noch 94 Tage | — |
| Do., 18. März 2027in 136 Tagen | Wissen | Do., 25. Feb. 2027Noch 115 Tage | — |
| Do., 29. Apr. 2027in 178 Tagen | Wissen | Do., 8. Apr. 2027Noch 157 Tage | — |
| Do., 27. Mai 2027in 206 Tagen | Wissen | Do., 6. Mai 2027Noch 185 Tage | — |
| Do., 24. Juni 2027in 234 Tagen | Wissen | Do., 3. Juni 2027Noch 213 Tage | — |
| Do., 29. Juli 2027in 269 Tagen | Wissen | Do., 8. Juli 2027Noch 248 Tage | — |
| Do., 30. Sept. 2027in 332 Tagen | Wissen | Do., 9. Sept. 2027Noch 311 Tage | — |
| Do., 28. Okt. 2027in 360 Tagen | Wissen | Do., 7. Okt. 2027Noch 339 Tage | — |
10 von 11 noch buchbaren Terminen werden angezeigt. Geprüft am 2026-09-30; Plätze können vor Anmeldeschluss ausgebucht sein. Instituto Cervantes: CCSE dates ↗
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More than 200 CCSE exam centres in Spain recognised by the Instituto Cervantes. Quelle
Auf einen Blick
Prüfungsteile225 min insgesamt
Tarea 1 · Gobierno, legislación y participación ciudadanaWissen · 10 questionsWithin the 45 minutes
- Format
- Multiple choice / true-false
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 10 questions
- Aufgabentypen
- Government, state institutions, laws and civic participation.
- Bewertung
- 1 point per correct answer
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Tarea 2 · Derechos y deberes fundamentalesWissen · 3 questionsWithin the 45 minutes
- Format
- Multiple choice / true-false
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 3 questions
- Aufgabentypen
- Rights and duties.
- Bewertung
- 1 point per correct answer
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Tarea 3 · Organización territorial y geografíaWissen · 2 questionsWithin the 45 minutes
- Format
- Multiple choice / true-false
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 2 questions
- Aufgabentypen
- Territorial organisation and geography of Spain.
- Bewertung
- 1 point per correct answer
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Tarea 4 · Cultura e historia de EspañaWissen · 3 questionsWithin the 45 minutes
- Format
- Multiple choice / true-false
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 3 questions
- Aufgabentypen
- Spanish culture, history and traditions.
- Bewertung
- 1 point per correct answer
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Tarea 5 · Sociedad españolaWissen · 7 questionsWithin the 45 minutes
- Format
- Multiple choice / true-false
- Fragen / Aufgaben
- 7 questions
- Aufgabentypen
- Daily life, social customs and administrative procedures.
- Bewertung
- 1 point per correct answer
- Erlaubte Hilfsmittel
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Bewertung, Ergebnisse und Wiederholung
15 of 25 to pass
You need 15 correct answers out of 25 (60%). Wrong or blank answers do not cost points. The result is APTO, NO APTO or NO PRESENTADO.[4]
Constitution 60%, society 40%
Tasks 1–3 (15 questions) cover the constitution and administration; tasks 4–5 (10 questions) culture, history and society.[2]
Results and certificate
Results come about 20 days after the exam in your personal area. The electronic certificate has a secure verification code (CSV).[4]
Valid 4 years
The CCSE certificate is valid for four years from the date of issue.[4]
Second attempt included
If you fail, you can register once more without paying again. The second attempt must be within 6 months of the first exam date. You may ask once for a review of your marks.[3]
Was wirklich geprüft wird
Abgeleitet aus den offiziellen Aufgaben- und Niveaubeschreibungen – nicht aus geleakten Fragen.
What the test checks
- Knowledge of the Spanish Constitution and of Spain’s social and cultural reality.
- Biggest block: government, legislation and civic participation (10 of 25 questions).
- Society and daily life (7 questions) is the second block: procedures, customs, everyday situations.
- Questions are 30–40 words, written in plain peninsular Spanish, with a glossary.
- Since January 2026 all questions come from the 2026 preparation manual (25% renewed versus 2025).
Regeln, die du kennen musst
Wege & Niveaus3
For Spanish nationality by residence you must pass a DELE of at least A2 and the CCSE (civic knowledge test). Both are set and run by the Instituto Cervantes.[1]
Nationals of Spanish-speaking countries do not need the DELE, but they do need the CCSE.[1]
Spain has no national language or civic exam for residence permits: long-term residence asks for 5 years of legal residence, income and health insurance, not a test. DELE A2 and CCSE are for nationality.[6]
Anmeldung1
Register at tienda.cervantes.org or in your personal area on examenes.cervantes.es, before the deadline of your date (about 3 weeks before).[5]
Kosten & Zahlung2
The CCSE costs €85, the same everywhere; the price includes a second attempt. The nationality fee (€104.05) is separate.[3]
You can ask for a refund within 14 calendar days after registering. You can change date if both registration periods are open and places are free.[5]
Wiederholungen1
After a fail you can register again once without paying; take it within 6 months of the first exam date.[3]
Angepasste Prüfungen1
Deaf candidates can take an adapted version in Spanish Sign Language (lengua de signos española).[3]
Befreiungen1
Exempt: minors and people with judicially modified capacity. Holders of the Spanish ESO certificate can be fully exempted, and people who cannot read or write partly, if the Ministry of Justice grants a dispensa (exemption).[3]
Am Prüfungstag
- 1What to bring
Your registration confirmation e-mail, your original passport and TIE, and the Ministry of Justice dispensa if you have one.[3]
- 2On paper, in Spain
The test is on four exam sheets, at one of the 200+ centres in Spain recognised by the Instituto Cervantes, in two time slots per session.[7]
- 345 minutes for 25 questions
About 1 minute 45 seconds per question. Answer every question — a blank answer scores nothing, a wrong one costs nothing.[2]
Aktuelle und geplante Änderungen
- In KraftNew 2026 manual
The "Manual de preparación para la prueba CCSE 2026" renewed 25% of the questions compared with 2025. From January 2026 all official tests use its questions.[8]
Häufige Fragen
Aus welchen Teilen besteht CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España)?
Tarea 1 · Gobierno, legislación y participación ciudadana (Within the 45 minutes) · Tarea 2 · Derechos y deberes fundamentales (Within the 45 minutes) · Tarea 3 · Organización territorial y geografía (Within the 45 minutes) · Tarea 4 · Cultura e historia de España (Within the 45 minutes) · Tarea 5 · Sociedad española (Within the 45 minutes).
Wie viele Punkte braucht man zum Bestehen von CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España)?
15 of 25 correct (60%); no penalty for wrong answers Quelle
Was kostet CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España)?
€85 worldwide, including one free second attempt within 6 months. Refund possible within 14 calendar days after registering. Quelle
Wie meldet man sich für CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) an?
Fixed dates: the last Thursday of each month except August and December (10 sessions a year, two time slots each). Registration closes about 3 weeks before each date. Quelle
Wie lange muss man auf CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) warten?
A session every month except August and December; register before the deadline. Places per centre can be limited. Quelle
Wann bekommt man das Ergebnis von CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España)?
About 20 days after the exam, in your personal area online (APTO / NO APTO). Quelle
Was passiert, wenn man CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) nicht besteht?
After a fail, register once more without paying; the second attempt must be within 6 months of the first exam date. Quelle
Wo kann man CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) ablegen?
More than 200 CCSE exam centres in Spain recognised by the Instituto Cervantes. Quelle
Offizielle Quellen
Geprüft am 2026-09-30. Regeln ändern sich – die offizielle Seite gilt immer.
- [1]Real Decreto 1004/2015: Reglamento del procedimiento de nacionalidad española por residencia (texto consolidado) BOE (Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado) · Seitendatum 2024-09-10
- [2]Cómo es la prueba CCSE Instituto Cervantes
- [3]Preguntas frecuentes de la prueba CCSE Instituto Cervantes
- [4]Calificaciones de la prueba CCSE Instituto Cervantes
- [5]Fechas de la prueba CCSE Instituto Cervantes
- [6]Hoja 50 – Autorización de residencia de larga duración UE Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones · Seitendatum 2025-05-01
- [7]¿Quiere obtener la nacionalidad española? Instituto Cervantes
- [8]Preparar la prueba CCSE Instituto Cervantes