Exemptions and certifications
Exemption
You can be exempted from the language test if you fall into one of the following categories:
- you attended and completed higher education studies or at least one year of college in a country in which English is the medium of instruction;
- you acquired a qualification (high school diploma or university qualification) in Italy or abroad at the conclusion of a period of studies taught entirely in English;
- during your high school studies you carried out at least one full year of exchange at an institution whose language of instruction was English;
- you have one of the following qualifications:
- a degree obtained prior to D.M. 509/1999 in Foreign Languages and Literature, Modern Languages and Literature, Translation, for interpreters, translation and interpretation with regard to English only following a degree course lasting at least three years;
- a degree obtained under D.M. 509/1999 in Class 11 Languages and modern cultures or Class 3 in Language Mediation with a study plan including a three-year English language course;
- a degree obtained under D.M. 270/2004 in Class L-11 Modern Languages and Cultures or Class L-12 Language Mediation with a study plan including a three-year English language course.
Recognised English language certifications
Ca' Foscari University recognises a series of certifications that allow exemption from verification of previous language knowledge required for the courses. Certifications presented are considered valid regardless of their date. From academic year 2022/2023, certifications on the list will be considered valid only if attained in the previous 5 years.
Certifications recognized starting from a.y. 2024/2025
Language knowledge levels refer to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Cambridge English Language Assessment
B1
PET: Preliminary English Test
B2
FCE: First Certificate in English
C1
CAE: Certificate in Advanced English
C2
CPE: Certificate of Proficiency in English
Trinity College London
ISE: Integrated Skills Examinations in English
B1
ISE I
B2
ISE II
C1
ISE III
C2
ISE IV
IELTS - International English Language Testing System
B1
Mark 4.0 - 5.0
B2
Mark: 5.5 - 6.5
C1
Mark: 7.0 - 8.0
C2
Mark: 8.5 - 9.0
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language
B1
iBT 42 - 71
B2
iBT 72 - 94
C1
iBT 95 - 113
C2
iBT 114 - 120
Pearson Edexcel - Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
B1
PTE Academic 43 - 58
B2
PTE Academic 59 - 75
C1
PTE Academic 76 - 84
C2
PTE Academic 85
Pearson General English
B1
PTE General Level 2
B2
PTE General Level 3
C1
PTE General Level 4
C2
PTE General Level 5
Oxford Test of English
B1
B2
LanguageCert International ESOL
B1
Entry level 3
B2
Level 1
C1
Level 2
C2
Level 3
Gatehouse Award Classic
B1
GA Entry 3 Certificate in ESOL International
B2
GA Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International
C1
GA Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International
C2
GA Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International
British Council - Aptis ESOL General
B1
B2
British Council - Aptis ESOL Advanced
B1
B2
C1
C2
Other Certifications recognized
University Language Centre (C.L.A.) Ca' Foscari University of Venice
B1
Level B1.2 "Linguistic Certificate"; "Certificate of Attendance and Advancement"
B2
Level B2.2 "Linguistic Certificate"; "Certificate of Attendance and Advancement"
C1
Level C1.2 "Linguistic Certificate"; "Certificate of Attendance and Advancement"
C2
Level C2.2 "Linguistic Certificate"; "Certificate of Attendance and Advancement"
Certifications recognized for students enrolled until a.y. 2023/2024
The following certifications will be considered valid for students enrolled until a.y. 2023/2024 provided that they are submitted by 30 September 2024.
ACELS Ireland
B1
TIE Test of Interactive English: B1 o B1+
B2
TIE Test of Interactive English: B2
C1
TIE Test of Interactive English: C1 o C1+
C2
TIE Test of Interactive English: C2
AIM Awards
B1
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (Anglia Intermediate)
B2
AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Anglia Advanced)
C1
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Anglia Proficiency)
C2
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Anglia Mastery)
Cambridge English Language Assessment - (Cambridge ESOL Examinations)
B1
BEC: Business English Certificate Preliminary
B2
BEC: Business English Certificate Vantage
C1
BEC: Business English Certificate Higher
ESB - Certificate in ESOL International (All Modes)
B1
ESB Entry 3 Certificate in ESOL International (All Modes)
B2
ESB Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (All Modes)
C1
ESB Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (All Modes)
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language
B1
ITP/PBT 460 - 542
B2
ITP/PBT 543 - 626
C1
ITP/PBT 627 - 677
ETS - TOEIC Test of English for International Communication
B1
Listening & Reading 550-784
Speaking 120-159
Writing 120-149
B2
Listening & Reading 785-944
Speaking 160-199
Writing 150-199
C1
Listening & Reading 945
Speaking 200
Writing 200
LCCI International Qualifications - EDI
B1
English for Business Level 2
B2
English for Business Level 3
C1
English for Business Level 4
Learning Resource Network - LRN
B1
LRN Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International - CEF Level B1
B2
LRN Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International - CEF Level B2
C1
LRN Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International - CEF Level C1
C2
LRN Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International - CEF Level C2
Password Academic
B1
Pass
Last update: 17/04/2024