CCSE 2026 exam dates
The Instituto Cervantes runs one CCSE session per month, except in August. These are all the official 2026 dates.
2026 calendar
January
Exam: 24 January · Registration: 6 Jan – 17 Jan
February
Exam: 21 February · Registration: 3 Feb – 14 Feb
March
Exam: 21 March · Registration: 3 Mar – 14 Mar
April
Exam: 18 April · Registration: 30 Mar – 10 Apr
MayNext session
Exam: 23 May · Registration: 5 May – 16 May
June
Exam: 20 June · Registration: 2 Jun – 13 Jun
July
Exam: 18 July · Registration: 30 Jun – 11 Jul
September
Exam: 19 September · Registration: 1 Sept – 12 Sept
October
Exam: 24 October · Registration: 6 Oct – 17 Oct
November
Exam: 21 November · Registration: 3 Nov – 14 Nov
Tips about the dates
Register early
The largest centres (Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia) sell out in a few days.
Plan your legal timing
After the exam you'll wait for the certificate (about 3 weeks) and then start the citizenship process. Leave a margin if your visa or permit expires soon.
No exam in August
If you need to sit it in summer, plan for July or September.