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
February 2025 - The registration from 28/01/2025 to 30/01/2025
| PC test dates | PC test times | Available places | Classroom | Oral test dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 06/02/2025 | 9.00 | 27 | Palazzina Briati - Aula Multimediale | from 07/02 | link available from 28/01 |
| Thursday 06/02/2025 | 9.00 | 48 | Palazzo Moro | from 07/02 | link available from 28/01 |
March 2025 - The registration from 25/02/2025 to 27/02/2025
| PC test dates | PC test times | Available places | Classroom | Oral test dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 06/03/2025 | 9.00 | 27 | Palazzina Briati - Aula Multimediale | from 07/03 | link available from 25/02 |
| Thursday 06/03/2025 | 9.00 | 48 | Palazzo Moro | from 07/03 | link available from 25/02 |
Upcoming sessions
April 2025 - The registration from 25/03/2025 to 27/03/2025
| PC test dates | PC test times | Available places | Classroom | Oral test dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 03/04/2025 | 9.00 | 27 | Palazzina Briati - Aula Multimediale | from 04/04 | link available from 25/03 |
| Thursday 03/04/2025 | 9.00 | 48 | Palazzo Moro | from 04/04 | link available from 25/03 |
June 2025 - The registration from 27/05/2025 to 29/05/2025
| PC test dates | PC test times | Available places | Classroom | Oral test dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 05/06/2025 | 9.00 | 27 | Palazzina Briati - Aula Multimediale | from 06/06 | link available from 27/05 |
| Thursday 05/06/2025 | 9.00 | 48 | Palazzo Moro | from 06/06 | link available from 27/05 |
July 2025 - The registration from 15/07/2025 to 17/07/2025
| PC test dates | PC test times | Available places | Classroom | Oral test dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 24/07/2025 | 9.00 | 27 | Palazzina Briati - Aula Multimediale | from 25/07 | link available from 15/07 |
| Thursday 24/07/2025 | 9.00 | 48 | Palazzo Moro | from 25/07 | link available from 15/07 |
September 2025 - The registration from 02/09/2025 to 04/09/2025
| PC test dates | PC test times | Available places | Classroom | Oral test dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 11/09/2025 | 9.00 | 27 | Palazzina Briati - Aula Multimediale | from 12/09 | link available from 02/09 |
| Thursday 11/09/2025 | 9.00 | 48 | Palazzo Moro | from 12/09 | link available from 02/09 |
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: 22/10/2024