CCSE topic guide
The CCSE: constitutional and sociocultural knowledge of Spain
The CCSE explained: 25 questions on the Constitution, institutions, culture and society of Spain, 45 minutes, 15 correct to pass, who needs it and free practice questions in Spanish with English and Arabic help.
The CCSE is the knowledge test for Spanish nationality. It is a computer test of 25 multiple-choice questions in Spanish, in 45 minutes, and every question belongs to one of eight topics: the Constitution, rights and participation, institutions, territory, history, culture, geography and society.
Below are the eight topics with a photo, what each guide covers and what to remember. Open a guide to read the whole topic, then study its questions. You pass with 15 right answers, and a wrong answer does not take points away.
All eight topic guides
The Spanish Constitution of 1978How Spain became a democracy, what the Constitution says about the State, and how it can be changed.Read the full guide
Rights, duties and participation in SpainThe fundamental rights of Title I, the duties of everyone, how people take part in politics and how rights are protected.Read the full guide
The institutions of the Spanish StateThe King, the Cortes Generales, the Government, the courts and the bodies that check them.Read the full guide
How Spain is organised: communities, provinces and municipalitiesThe autonomous communities, the provinces, the municipalities and the languages of Spain.Read the full guide
The history of SpainFrom the first peoples and Al-Andalus to the empire, the Civil War, the dictatorship and today’s democracy.Read the full guide
Culture and traditions of SpainFamous writers and painters, music and dance, festivals, food and the public holidays.Read the full guide
The geography of SpainWhere Spain is, its neighbours, mountains, rivers, seas, islands and climate.Read the full guide
Society and daily life in SpainHealth care, education, work, social security, transport and the everyday procedures of living in Spain.Read the full guide
A sample question from the bank
Pregunta: ¿En qué año se aprobó la Constitución española vigente? Respuesta: 1978. (In what year was the current Spanish Constitution approved?)
Questions people ask
Are these the official questions?
No. They are original Asagno questions on the topics of the official manual. The Instituto Cervantes manual lists the exact content, so use both.
Can I take the test in Arabic or English?
The test is in Spanish. The English and Arabic lines on Asagno are only help while you study.
How much does it cost?
The fee is set by the Instituto Cervantes and can change, so check their site when you register.
How are the eight topics divided in the test?
Fifteen questions are about government, legislation and civic participation (the Constitution, rights, institutions and territory), and ten about culture, history and society (history, culture, geography and daily life). The Instituto Cervantes does not say how many come from each topic, so prepare all eight.
Where do I start?
Start with the Constitution, because the rights, the institutions and the territory all come from it. Then read the guides in the order of this page and finish each one with its questions.
Ready to practise?
Study the questions by theme, then take the timed practice exam.