Certificate of English language level
The CLA issues certificates which attest each English language level.
The result of the English language level test will be sent to the candidate at the email address given on enrolment.
Students should bring their own headphones and earphones to take the computer-delivered test. Any further information on how to reach the test centre will be emailed to candidates after enrolment has concluded.
To take the test candidates need the access credentials (username and password) used for enrolment and a valid document of identity. It is possible to register for the test from 10.00 on the first day until 12.00 on the last day of the enrolment period, or until places have been exhausted.
To obtain a language level certificate, it is necessary to take a computer test and a speaking test with a native speaker language expert.
The computer test is linear and follows the levels outlined by the European Framework of Reference: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 (CEFR self-assessment grid).
All candidates start the test at the level A1 set of questions.
Access to the next level is only possible if you answer at least 70% of the questions from the previous level correctly. The test lasts a maximum of 2 hours and 25 minutes.
The speaking test with the language expert takes place in groups of 3 candidates: the test lasts approximately 20 minutes. The result of the oral test is integrated with the result of the computer-based test.
Calendar
April 2024 - The registration from 26/03/2024 to 28/03/2024
| PC test dates | Times | Available places | Classroom | Oral test dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 04/04/2024 | 9.00 | 28 | Palazzina Briati - Aula Multimedialefrom 05/04 | Registration | |
| Thursday 04/04/2024 | 9.00 | 50 | Palazzo Moro | from 05/04 | Registration |
June 2024 - The registration from 28/05/2024 to 30/05/2024
| PC test dates | Times | Available places | Classroom | Oral test dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 06/06/24 | 9.00 | 28 | Palazzina Briati - Aula Multiediale | from 07/06 | link available from 28/05 |
| Thursday 06/06/24 | 9.00 | 50 | San Sebastiano | from 07/06 | link available from 28/05 |
Upcoming sessions
July 2024 - The registration from 16/07/2024 to 18/07/2024
| PC test dates | Times | Available places | Classroom | Oral test dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 25/07/2024 | 9.00 | 28 | Palazzina Briati - Aula Multimediale | from 26/07 | link available from 16/07 |
| Thursday 25/07/2024 | 9.00 | 50 | Palazzo Moro | from 26/07 | link available from 16/07 |
September 2024 - The registration from 03/09/2024 to 05/09/2024
| PC test dates | Times | Available places | Classroom | Oral test dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 12/09/2024 | 9.00 | 28 | Palazzina Briati - Aula Multimediale | from 13/09 | link available from 03/09 |
| Thursday 12/09/2024 | 9.00 | 50 | Palazzo Moro | from 13/09 | link available from 03/09 |
How to enrol
1. Registration
Users who do not yet have a university student number and password must register on the University website, www.unive.it/registrazione. If already enrolled, users are not required to register.
2. Registration for the exam
After clicking on the “Register” link next to your preferred date, proceed by entering your university student number and password or your SPID credentials.
Only the first 80 people registered will be admitted to the level test (the order is determined by the closing of the procedure itself). The language level test costs € 90.
3. Payment
Once registration has been completed (if your place is confirmed), payment can proceed through the PagoPA system.
Payment can be made online - by credit card or bank transfer - or in person, by printing out the payment notice and presenting it at one of the authorised retail points of affiliated intermediaries or at one of the banks participating in the PagoPA system (within 48 hours at the latest).
Any cancellations (for valid and documented reasons) must be received by the CLA at least 48 hours before the test date using the appropriate form to qualify for a refund. After this deadline, fees will not be refunded.
Test format
Computer test
The computer-based test assesses: written comprension (reading), oral comprension (listening to audio and/or video clips) grammar and lexis.
It is a linear test and follows the levels outlined by the Common European Framework of Reference: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
All candidates start the test at the A1 set of questions.
Access to the next level is only possible if at least 70% of the questions from the previous level are answered correctly.
The test has a maximum time of 2 hrs, 25 minutes and finishes when the candidate fails to attain the minimum score on the level being attempted.
Oral test
The oral test is with a native speaker language expert.
It is taken in groups formed by 3 candidates who have attained the same level on the computer test.
The test is about 20 minutes and assesses the candidate’s speaking skills answering questions at the appropriate level and interacting with the other candidates in discussion tasks set by the language expert.
The result of the oral test is integrated with that of the computer test. It can confirm the level attained in the computer test, or it can attest a higher or lower level.
Last update: 23/04/2024