Recognized Certifications
Starting from academic year 2024/2025 Ca’ Foscari adopts the document approved by the Italian Association of University Language Centres (AICLU) as the official list of recognized language certifications which are used to evaluate the language knowledge for enrollment purposes.
The certifications included in the following list will be considered valid provided that they have been submitted within 5 years from the date of their achievement.
All certifications must clearly state the language level achieved.
Certifications proving the failure in achieving a higher language level or certifications of a lower language level will not be accepted to certify a lower language level or the achievement of a higher language level respectively.
English Language
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
Italian language
- School for International Education (SIE) - Ca' Foscari University of Venice
- CELI: Università per Stranieri di Perugia (http://www.cvcl.it/categorie/categoria-64?explicit=SI)
- CILS: Università per Stranieri di Siena (http://cils.unistrasi.it/79/82/I_LIVELLI_CILS.htm)
- CERT.IT: Università Roma Tre (http://www.certificazioneitaliano.uniroma3.it/)
- PLIDA: Dante Alighieri Society (http://www.societadantealighieri.org/it/plida)
- OLS: Erasmus Online Linguistic Support - ONLY FOR INCOMING MOBILITY STUDENTS (http://erasmusplusols.eu/it/test-linguistico/)
Last update: 28/08/2024