AP Exam Information

2026 AP Spanish Language and Culture 

Exam Date: May 14, 2026 

Time: 8:00 AM

AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE EXAM: 3 HOURS

Exam questions are based on the six learning objectives and assess all themes. As much as possible, students read and listen to authentic texts from the Spanish-speaking world throughout the exam.

The AP Course Description  provides complete details about the exam.

Format of Assessment

Section I: Multiple Choice | 65 Questions | ~ 95 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score - 50% of Score based on Section 1

• Part A: 30 questions

  • Interpretive Communication: Print Texts

• Part B: 35 Questions

  • Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts (combined)

  • Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts

Section II: Free Response | 8 Prompts | ~ 80 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score

• Interpersonal Writing: Email Reply (1 prompt)

• Presentational Writing: Argumentative Essay (1 prompt)

• Interpersonal Speaking: Simulated Conversation (5 prompts)

• Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison (1 prompt)

AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam Format 

​Section I: Multiple Choice

Approx. 95 minutes

Part A

Interpretive Communication: Print Texts - 30 questions

Approx. 40 minutes

Part B

Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts (combined) - 35 questions

Approx. 55 minutes

Section II: Free Response

Approx. 85 minutes

Interpersonal Writing: Email Reply   Samples2014

12.5% of total score

15 minutes - 1 prompt

Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay

12.5% of total score

Approx. 55 minutes - 1 prompt

Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation

12.5% of total score

20 seconds for each response - 5 prompts

Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison

12.5% of total score

2 minutes to respond - 1 prompt