How to register for the CCSE exam
Registration is entirely online through the Instituto Cervantes website. Here's the step-by-step process.
Registration steps
Create your account at examenes.cervantes.es
Sign up with your email. You'll receive a confirmation email to activate the account.
Choose date and exam centre
Pick the session that suits you best (one per month from January to November, except August) and the nearest centre.
Fill in your personal details
You'll need your NIE or passport. Make sure the name matches your document exactly — any mismatch may stop you from sitting the exam.
Pay the €85 fee
Payment is by bank card. Once done, you'll get the receipt by email.
Keep your receipt
Print it or save it on your phone. You must show it on exam day with your ID.
Required documents
- Valid NIE or passport
- Active email address
- Bank card for payment
Exam price
The CCSE costs €85 in 2026. The payment is non-refundable, though you can change the date once if done in advance.
Registration windows
The registration window opens about three weeks before each session and lasts two weeks. Register as soon as possible — spots at the most popular centres fill up fast.