CLA

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).

B1

PET: Preliminary English Test

B2

FCE: First Certificate in English

C1

CAE: Certificate in Advanced English

C2

CPE: Certificate of Proficiency in English

ISE: Integrated Skills Examinations in English

B1

ISE I

B2

ISE II

C1

ISE III

C2

ISE IV

B1

Mark 4.0 - 5.0

B2

Mark: 5.5 - 6.5

C1

Mark: 7.0 - 8.0

C2

Mark: 8.5 - 9.0

B1

iBT 42 - 71

B2

iBT 72 - 94

C1

iBT 95 - 113

C2

iBT 114 - 120

B1

PTE Academic 43 - 58

B2

PTE Academic 59 - 75

C1

PTE Academic 76 - 84

C2

PTE Academic 85

B1

PTE General Level 2

B2

PTE General Level 3

C1

PTE General Level 4

C2

PTE General Level 5

B1

B2

B1

Entry level 3

B2

Level 1

C1

Level 2

C2

Level 3

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

B1

B2

B1

B2

C1

C2

 

 

Other Certifications recognized

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"


Last update: 19/12/2024