CLA B2 graduating students

Students not exempted from the B2 English exam can take the CLAB2 English language competence test free of charge in the September, January and June sessions (5 sub-sessions of exams). If you do not pass, you can only re-take the CLAB2 test after doing the online self-study course (link). If you have already done the new course or obtained the Open Badge for the Pearson self- study course in academic year 2020/21, you do not have any obligation to do the course again (your attempts are already "unlocked").

Level B2 can also be attained through recognised certification, a language level test certificate or by attending a course at CLA.

Please note: if you decide not to take the test after registering, you will have the opportunity to cancel your booking only while registration is still open. Failure to attend will result in exclusion from the test and therefore the obligation to follow the self- study course before making further attempts.

The B2 English test is worth 3 credits for all courses and can be taken from the first year, after completion of the student’s chosen study plan. After passing the test, successful candidates will be awarded the B2 English Badge (link to Resources page), a new digital tool for recognising and promoting language skills, which will be automatically registered in their university record.

Calendar

Exam dates and registration deadlines a.y.2023/2024

Structure of the CLAB2 test

The computerised B2 English test is divided into four parts, total duration 1 hour 30 minutes:

• Listening Test (25 minutes), 3 audio passages with multiple-choice and true/false questions. Each audio passage can be listened to twice;
• Grammar Test (20 minutes), 40 sentences to be completed from a choice of three alternatives;
• Vocabulary Test (15 minutes), 20 sentences on specific topics to be completed from a choice of three alternatives;
• Reading Test (30 minutes), 3 passages from a novel, a journalistic article and a cultural based text, with multiple-choice and true/false questions.

The duration of each test is indicated by a countdown timer.

The oral test, lasting 30 minutes, is taken in groups of 4 students and consists of interactive tasks, speaking to the other students and to a native speaker language expert, who moderates the test.

The oral interview tests the following skills: Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Interactive Communication.

Exam topics

The computer-based test and the oral test form a single exam; admission to the oral test is subject to passing the PC test and will take place on the days following it.

The pass mark is a minimum score of 60/100 in the computer-based test and 12/20 in the oral test.