National Spanish Exam 2012

In 2011, 5449 Georgia students took the National Spanish Exam, an increase of 999 over the prior year. What a great year! 

This year the prize structure for state recognition and awards has changed. It will be as follows in 2012:

• Certificates for 1st though 6th place finishers for all categories in all levels will be awarded—last year 475 students received certificates.

• Cash awards for 1st through 3rd place finishers for all categories in all levels will be awarded. Prize amounts will be graduated. First Place finishers in level 6 will receive the largest award; third place finishers in level 01 will receive the smallest award.

(Note: bilingual and outside experience students must score as high as regular students to receive certificates and cash awards)

• Scholarships for students who attend both the AATSP-GA Immersion Camp and take the exam will be awarded—last year all 22 students who qualified received the $95 scholarship.

Students are also eligible for national awards and recognition.

• seniors scholarships, junior travel awards, and citizenship scholarships for 8-10th graders

• Premio de Oro, de Plata and de Bronce certificates as well as certificates of Mención Honorífica that teachers can download and print.

Visit http://www.nationalspanishexam.org and www.aatsp-ga.org for more information.

If you need help registering or additional information, please call Stan Tucker, at (404) 367-7956 or e-mail him at stant@westminster.net.

Plan to be part of the competition this year. The program affords you feedback along the following lines:

• the effectiveness of different aspects of your Spanish program

• how your students compare with other students in the state and nation

• individual student level of achievement

The exam is given only online.  You must also register online. To register for the exam go to www.nationalspanishexam.org.

Regular registration is open from November 8 - January 31.

Late registration is open from February 15-25 and costs an additional $2 per examination.

The exam can be given between March 1 and April 10, 2012. At the website given above you will also find information about exam content, exam preparation, exam administration, results and other events.

The national fee for the exam is $3. For another $3, students are entered in the state contest and are eligible for state awards and prizes. Most teachers choose the state option as well. Our chapter number is 014.