CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) (Instituto Cervantes) comporte 5 épreuves : 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. Seuil de réussite : 15 of 25 correct (60%); no penalty for wrong answers. Coût : €85 worldwide, including one free second attempt within 6 months. Résultat : About 20 days after the exam, in your personal area online (APTO / NO APTO). Vérifié 2026-09-30.
Dates, lieux et délais d'attente
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. source
- 1Inscriptiondans un centre d'examen de l'Instituto Cervantes, avant la date limite de la session (convocatoria)
- 2Examendate d'examen nationale fixe
- 3RésultatAbout 20 days after the exam, in your personal area online (APTO / NO APTO)
- 4Attestation4 years from the date of the certificate.
| Date d'examen | Épreuve | Inscription avant le | Résultat |
|---|---|---|---|
| jeu. 26 nov. 2026dans 24 jours | Connaissances | jeu. 5 nov. 2026Plus que 3 jours | — |
| jeu. 28 janv. 2027dans 87 jours | Connaissances | jeu. 7 janv. 2027Plus que 66 jours | — |
| jeu. 25 févr. 2027dans 115 jours | Connaissances | jeu. 4 févr. 2027Plus que 94 jours | — |
| jeu. 18 mars 2027dans 136 jours | Connaissances | jeu. 25 févr. 2027Plus que 115 jours | — |
| jeu. 29 avr. 2027dans 178 jours | Connaissances | jeu. 8 avr. 2027Plus que 157 jours | — |
| jeu. 27 mai 2027dans 206 jours | Connaissances | jeu. 6 mai 2027Plus que 185 jours | — |
| jeu. 24 juin 2027dans 234 jours | Connaissances | jeu. 3 juin 2027Plus que 213 jours | — |
| jeu. 29 juil. 2027dans 269 jours | Connaissances | jeu. 8 juil. 2027Plus que 248 jours | — |
| jeu. 30 sept. 2027dans 332 jours | Connaissances | jeu. 9 sept. 2027Plus que 311 jours | — |
| jeu. 28 oct. 2027dans 360 jours | Connaissances | jeu. 7 oct. 2027Plus que 339 jours | — |
10 dates réservables affichées sur 11. Vérifié le 2026-09-30 ; les places peuvent être complètes avant la date limite. Instituto Cervantes: CCSE dates ↗
Où
More than 200 CCSE exam centres in Spain recognised by the Instituto Cervantes. source
En bref
Épreuves225 min au total
Tarea 1 · Gobierno, legislación y participación ciudadanaConnaissances · 10 questionsWithin the 45 minutes
- Format
- Multiple choice / true-false
- Questions / tâches
- 10 questions
- Types de tâches
- Government, state institutions, laws and civic participation.
- Notation
- 1 point per correct answer
- Aides autorisées
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Tarea 2 · Derechos y deberes fundamentalesConnaissances · 3 questionsWithin the 45 minutes
- Format
- Multiple choice / true-false
- Questions / tâches
- 3 questions
- Types de tâches
- Rights and duties.
- Notation
- 1 point per correct answer
- Aides autorisées
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Tarea 3 · Organización territorial y geografíaConnaissances · 2 questionsWithin the 45 minutes
- Format
- Multiple choice / true-false
- Questions / tâches
- 2 questions
- Types de tâches
- Territorial organisation and geography of Spain.
- Notation
- 1 point per correct answer
- Aides autorisées
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Tarea 4 · Cultura e historia de EspañaConnaissances · 3 questionsWithin the 45 minutes
- Format
- Multiple choice / true-false
- Questions / tâches
- 3 questions
- Types de tâches
- Spanish culture, history and traditions.
- Notation
- 1 point per correct answer
- Aides autorisées
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Tarea 5 · Sociedad españolaConnaissances · 7 questionsWithin the 45 minutes
- Format
- Multiple choice / true-false
- Questions / tâches
- 7 questions
- Types de tâches
- Daily life, social customs and administrative procedures.
- Notation
- 1 point per correct answer
- Aides autorisées
- Not stated on the official pages we read[2]
Notation, résultats et repassage
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]
Ce qui est vraiment évalué
Tiré des descriptions officielles des tâches et des niveaux — pas de questions divulguées.
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).
Règles à connaître
Parcours & niveaux3
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]
Inscription1
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]
Coûts & paiement2
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]
Repassages1
After a fail you can register again once without paying; take it within 6 months of the first exam date.[3]
Examens adaptés1
Deaf candidates can take an adapted version in Spanish Sign Language (lengua de signos española).[3]
Dispenses1
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]
Le jour de l'examen
- 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]
Changements récents et prévus
- En vigueurNew 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]
Questions fréquentes
Quelles sont les épreuves de 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).
Quelle est la note de réussite pour CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) ?
15 of 25 correct (60%); no penalty for wrong answers source
Combien coûte 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. source
Comment s’inscrire à CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) ?
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. source
Combien de temps faut-il attendre pour CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) ?
A session every month except August and December; register before the deadline. Places per centre can be limited. source
Quand reçoit-on le résultat de CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) ?
About 20 days after the exam, in your personal area online (APTO / NO APTO). source
Que se passe-t-il en cas d’échec à CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) ?
After a fail, register once more without paying; the second attempt must be within 6 months of the first exam date. source
Où passer CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) ?
More than 200 CCSE exam centres in Spain recognised by the Instituto Cervantes. source
Sources officielles
Vérifié le 2026-09-30. Les règles changent — la page officielle fait toujours foi.
- [1]Real Decreto 1004/2015: Reglamento del procedimiento de nacionalidad española por residencia (texto consolidado) BOE (Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado) · date de la page 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 · date de la page 2025-05-01
- [7]¿Quiere obtener la nacionalidad española? Instituto Cervantes
- [8]Preparar la prueba CCSE Instituto Cervantes