For details on the 2024 AP Spanish Language Exam, check this article.
Unlike 2020 and 2021, when the College Board modified the AP exams as a response to the disruption caused by COVID-19, the 2022 AP exams will return to its original format.
This year, the AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 2–6 and May 9–13.
The College Board may change the format, however, if schools are disrupted in the spring due to COVID-19.
“We’ll continue to monitor global, national, and local health conditions, putting the health and safety of students first, and if there are widespread school closures in spring 2022, we’ll provide options similar to those offered in 2021,” the College Board noted here.
We will, of course, update this guide if that should happen.
The AP Spanish Language and Culture exam for 2022 will be a full-length paper-and-pencil exam that students can take in school only.
Here is what you need to know to do well in the upcoming AP Spanish exam.
Will I get college credit for the 2022 AP Spanish exam?
Students who take the 2022 AP Spanish exam will be eligible for college credit.
As in previous years, a student must obtain a score of 3, 4, or 5 to be eligible for college credit.
How long is the 2022 AP Spanish exam?
The 2022 AP Spanish exam will be 3 hours, 3 minutes long.
What’s the 2022 AP Spanish exam date and time?
The 2022 AP Spanish exam is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11 at 8 AM local time.
What will be tested on the 2022 AP Spanish exam?
The 2022 AP Spanish exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:
- Unit 1: Families in Different Societies
- Unit 2: The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity
- Unit 3: Influences of Beauty and Art
- Unit 4: How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives
- Unit 5: Factors That Impact the Quality of Life
- Unit 6: Environmental, Political, and Societal Changes
What is the AP Spanish exam format for 2022?
The 2022 AP Spanish exam will be split equally between two sections: multiple-choice and free-response. Each section is worth 50 percent of the exam score.
The multiple-choice section has an audio component, and the free-response section has a spoken component.
In the first section, you will have 40 minutes to answer 30 multiple-choice questions and 55 minutes to answer 35 multiple-choice with audio questions.
In the second section, you will have 1 hour, 10 minutes to answer 2 free-response written questions and 18 minutes to answer 2 free-response spoken questions.
The chart below shows the breakdown of the exam components.
| Section | # Questions | Time Allocation | Exam Weight |
| IA: Multiple Choice | 30 | 40 minutes | 23% |
| IB: Multiple Choice with Audio | 35 | 55 minutes | 27% |
| IIA: Free Response Written | 2 | 1 hour, 10 mins | 25% |
| IIB: Free Response Spoken | 2 | 18 minutes | 25% |
Does the College Board offer any free AP Spanish exam prep resources?
The College Board is offering a number of free AP Spanish exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.
AP Spanish Practice Tests
You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP Spanish exams for free. You can use these as practice tests to supplement other test prep materials you use.
Check here for free-response questions, here for audio scripts, and here for speaking audio prompts from the 2021 AP Spanish exam. You can also log in to the AP Classroom Question Bank for questions posed in the 2020 exam.
And check here for free-response questions, audio scripts, and speaking audio prompts from the 1999-2019 AP Spanish exams.
AP Spanish Courses
The College Board’s AP YouTube channel gives students access to APLive classes and recordings delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Additionally, to help students review course content and skills before their exam, the College Board gives students access to the AP Daily: Live Review sessions for the 2021 AP Spanish exam.
What are my other options for preparing for the 2022 AP Spanish exam?
If you don’t have an AP Spanish Language review book already, check out TUN’s Textbook Save Engine to compare prices and get the best deals.
There are also online resources that you can use to help you prepare for the 2022 AP Spanish Language exam.
EdX
EdX’s AP Spanish Language and Culture is an interactive MOOC (massive open online course) taught by Boston University professors. Taught entirely in Spanish, the course aims to prepare students for the AP Spanish Language exam.
You can audit this course for free, but it will cost $50 to get a Verified Certificate.
*At the time of publishing this article, future dates for the course are yet to be announced.
Princeton Review
If you would like to get one-on-one instruction to help you prepare for the AP Spanish exam, the Princeton Review offers private tutoring, available both in-person or online, for a fee starting at $206 an hour. If you decide to go with this personalized option, expert tutors will work with you to “make a plan, set goals, and exceed them.” The Princeton Review guarantees that if you’re not 100% satisfied, you will be matched with another tutor and get your next lesson for free.
If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2022, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.
