University students who wish to participate in the Erasmus+ Study Programme are required to demonstrate that their language proficiency meets the level of language skills for their chosen universities (with exemptions for native speakers and specific cases as outlined in the official criteria published annually in February by International Relations Service).

To support this, the Language Centre, in collaboration with the International Relations Service, provides an ONLINE language assessment test in French, English, Portuguese, Spanish, and German.

The Erasmus tests are given twice a year and assess language proficiency levels from A2 to C1, based on the established Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Preparation and practice activities for the tests are readily accessible on the Kiro platform within the Language Centre section.

Enrolled students will receive detailed instructions by email (the test will be administered online from the Kiro testing platform via a personal PC and will be monitored remotely via a mobile phone or tablet).

The language test will be conducted online using the Kiro testing platform. A link to the dedicated platform, along with further instructions, will be emailed to the students registered for the test. The test is structured into four stages, corresponding to the CEFR levels A2, B1, B2, and C1. Candidates will begin with Phase 1, which is the A2 level test, and may proceed to the next phase only after achieving the required score; otherwise, the test will conclude at the highest level they have successfully reached.

For additional details, please refer to the test score scale

The test format is as follows:

A2 level (maximum allotted time: 20 minutes)

30 questions, divided into:

- 10 questions testing testing grammatical competence
- 10 questions testing lexical competence
- 10 questions testing communicative competence

B1 level (maximum allotted time: 30 minutes)

30 questions, divided into:

- 10 questions testing grammatical and lexical competence
- 10 questions testing communicative competence
- 10 questions, based on a written text, testing reading comprehension

B2 level (maximum allotted time: 40 minutes)

30 questions, divided into:

- 10 questions testing grammatical and lexical competence
- 10 questions testing communicative competence
- 5 questions based on a written text, testing reading comprehension
- 5 questions based on an audio recording, testing listening comprehension

C1 level (maximum allotted time: 40 minutes)

35 questions, divided into:

- 1 text completion exercise (20 spaces), testing grammatical and lexical competence
- 5 questions testing communicative competence
- 5 questions based on a written text, testing reading comprehension
- 5 questions based on an audio recording, testing listening comprehension

This format ensures a comprehensive assessment of language skills across various competencies.

The Language Centre provides online preparatory activities in the form of lessons and test simulations. These can be accessed through the KIRO platform using the University's credentials (your tax code in capital letters and University services password in capital letters). The activities are available for the following languages: French, English, Portuguese, Spanish, and German. They are designed to optimize your preparation for language tests and are organized into levels A2, B1, B2, and C1, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference.

Regardless of your self-assessment of your preparation, it is recommended to start with the activities at level A2. However, you will have access to all levels of material, allowing you to utilize all the available exercises.

Additionally, students can practice with self-study activities offered at the Language Centre Lab.

Starting from the Erasmus+ 2025/26 call for applications, registration for the language proficiency test must now be completed within the online application on the Mobility-Online platform, rather than through the Kiro Language Centre, as outlined in the call for proposals.

Updated session details will be available in the Erasmus+ Study Call on the International Office website every February.

The language proficiency levels achieved in the test will be sent directly from the Language Centre to the International Relations Service for the selection process of the Erasmus program.

Candidates will receive their certificates via email within a couple of weeks after the test, provided they achieve a level of at least A2. The certificate is valid for three years.

For requests related to certificates obtained in previous years, please contact us at antonella.meduri@unipv.it.