National Portuguese Exam

The National Portuguese Exam is an annual online proficiency exam by AATSP for U.S. middle and high school students assessing Portuguese language skills, offering recognition through medals and scholarships.

The National Portuguese Exam (NPE) is a standards-based, motivational proficiency test organized annually by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) for U.S. middle and high school students. The exam assesses students' skills in Portuguese across vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening comprehension, promoting language proficiency and cultural awareness. It recognizes top performers with medals and scholarships, encouraging continued study and interest in Portuguese.

Competition Details

Judging Criteria

The exam scores students on vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension aligned with content and performance standards. Scores are converted to percentiles nationally, and students above the 75th percentile receive medals of distinction (gold, silver, bronze, honorable mention). Scholarships are awarded based on high performance. The exam is a single-stage assessment without subsequent rounds.