AATSP Exams (NSE) is a program of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP).
What does the NSE measure?
The National Spanish Exam is a standards-based assessment which evaluates both content standards (what a student knows) and performance standards (what a student is able to do) over various levels of secondary instruction (grades 6-12).
The Achievement Section of the test assesses content standards through specifications for vocabulary and specifications for grammar.
The Proficiency Section of the test assesses performance standards as defined by the National Spanish Examination Proficiency Levels. This section assesses Interpretive Communication: both Reading and Listening Comprehension.
At the National level, students are able to receive medal placement (gold, silver, bronze, honorable mention) based on their scores and are eligible to apply for several types of scholarships (Global Citizen Scholarship, Junior Study Abroad Program, Senior Scholarship).
Links:
NSE and ACTFL