Students participating in the Erasmus+ study programme need to provide evidence that their language level is adequate for the university to which they are applying (except for native speakers or for those who are exempt - see the official "Bando Erasmus+ study" criteria published in February every year by the International Office).

The Language Centre, in collaboration with the International Office, offers the opportunity to take the Erasmus+ Language Test available in French, English, Portuguese, Spanish and German.

The test of each language is divided into four steps corresponding to the A2, B1, B2 and C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Candidates will have to take the test from step 1, corresponding to level A2, and will continue only after reaching the percentage required to access the next step; otherwise, the test will determine the last level achieved.

For further information on the test scale of scores click here

The test format is:

A2 level (maximum allotted time: 20 minutes)

30 questions:

- 10 questions on grammar
- 10 questions on vocabulary
- 10 questions on communication skills

B1 level (maximum allotted time: 30 minutes)

30 questions:

- 10 questions on grammar and vocabulary
- 10 questions on communication skills
- 10 questions on reading skills

B2 level (maximum allotted time: 40 minutes)

30 questions:

- 10 questions on grammar and vocabulary
- 10 questions on communication skills
- 5 questions on reading skills
- 5 questions on listening skills

C1 level (maximum allotted time: 40 minutes)

35 questions:

- 1 cloze test (20 gaps/questions) on grammar and vocabulary
- 5 questions on communication skills
- 5 questions on reading skills
- 5 questions on listening skills

The Language Centre offers preparatory activities available online on the KIRO platform for French, English, Portuguese, Spanish and German languages. The activities are designed to improve students' test performance. Activities for each language are divided into A2, B1, B2 and C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

It is advisable to carry out activities beginning from level A2; however, students will be able to enter all levels in order to use all available materials.

Students can also practise using self-study activities available at the Language Centre Lab.

In order to take the test, students have to enrol on the lists published on the Kiro platform.
Students must login using their university credentials.
PLEASE NOTE! Lists are usually open one month before the test.

Enrolment is compulsory. Students can not only apply for the Erasmus+ study programme; they also have to enrol in order to take the test.

Updated sessions are available in the Bando Erasmus+ study on the International Office website in February every year.

Students have to bring a valid identity document (identity card, passport or driving licence). Students will also need to know their university credentials (username: tax code, password: the same password for university services, wifi and reserved area) in order to access the Kiro platform. It is important to CHECK YOUR UNIVERSITY CREDENTIALS BEFORE THE TEST by following the instructions for accessing the preparatory activities on the Kiro platform: if you are recognised by the Kiro platform, your credentials are valid. If you have difficulties, write an email to Antonella Meduri, ameduri@unipv.it

The Language Centre informs the International Office of the test results and sends a bilingual (Italian and English) certificate to the students' e-mail address.

For enquiries about certificates, please write to Antonella Meduri, ameduri@unipv.it