We help you with the Constitutional and Sociocultural Knowledge Test for obtaining Spanish nationality.

The Spanish Constitutional and Sociocultural Knowledge Test (CCSE) is a compulsory test for foreigners wishing to obtain Spanish nationality. This test assesses knowledge of the Spanish constitution, system of government, legislation and culture. It is administered by the Instituto Cervantes and is designed to ensure that applicants for nationality have a basic understanding of Spain’s constitutional values and institutions.

What does the CCSE test consist of?

The test is divided into two main areas:

1. Government, legislation and citizen participation in Spain:
– Questions on the Spanish constitution, the system of government, the institutions of the State and the rights and duties of citizens.
– Aspects related to Spanish legislation and how the electoral system works.

2. Spanish culture, history and society:
– Questions on geography, culture, traditions, symbols, and daily life in Spain.
– Questions related to the economy, demography and territorial organisation of the country.

Test format

The CCSE test consists of 25 multiple-choice or true/false multiple-choice questions. To pass the test, at least 60% of the questions must be answered correctly (15 correct answers). The duration of this test is 45 minutes.

We prepare you for this test

At Escuela Los Quijotes, we prepare you for this test with up-to-date teaching materials and simulations of the real exam. We make sure that you understand the key concepts about the Spanish constitution, history and culture, as well as providing you with practice to help you familiarise yourself with the format of the exam.

Our aim is for you to arrive at the exam well-prepared, confident and ready to pass, making your path to Spanish citizenship easier.