Italian Language Proficiency Test
It is mandatory for the University to verify the B2 level competence in the Italian language (CEFR-Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) for foreign candidates who require entry visas to Italy for long-term stays intending to enrol in a Degree programme in Italian language.
Candidates who demonstrate possession of a certificate of competence in Italian which is no lower than level B2 of the Council of Europe as issued under the CLIQ quality system, who upload this certification among the documents required to accompany the application for pre-enrolment on the Universitaly Portal, will be exempted from the verification of knowledge of the Italian language (see on this page the following paragraph "Cases of exemption from the verification of the Italian language").
Candidates who do not hold any certification must pass the ITALIAN-L2 TEST remotely (at home TEST@CASA). The minimum score required for candidates to pass the TEST is 48.
The ITALIAN-L2 test for the academic year 2022/2023 are as follows:
- 19 July 2022
- 20 September 2022
- 13 December 2022
How to register for the L2 ITALIAN TEST
To register for the L2 ITALIAN TEST:
- access the link https://forms.office.com/r/K2EFXJzNsH
- fill in all of the required fields and choose ONE of the three dates you intend to attend
Pay attention to the deadlines indicated in the table and carefully read the instructions available on the CISIA website for the TEST ITA-L2@CASA
| L2 ITALIAN TESTS available dates a.y. 2022/2023 |
Deadline for registration for the test |
| 19/07/2022 at 14:00 CEST | 11/07/2022 at 12:00 CEST |
| 20/09/2022 at 14:00 CEST | 12/09/2022 at 12:00 CEST |
| 13/12/2022 at 14:00 CEST | 05/12/2022 at 12:00 CEST |
You will be able to see directly the result of the TEST ITA L2 and the score obtained at the end of the test.
A few days before the date established for the test, candidates will receive an informative e-mail from CISIA, at the e-mail address indicated at the time of pre-enrolment on the Universitaly Portal, with a description of the procedures and methods for carrying out the test. So remember to check your email inbox regularly.
The ITALIAN-L2 TEST must be taken exclusively on one of the dates that will be established by the University of Pisa and will not be repeatable.
The ITALIAN-L2 TEST obtained at one of the Italian universities consortium with CISIA can also be considered valid for enrolment at the University of Pisa, provided that it has been passed with a minimum score of 48.
Candidates who have not passed the ITALIAN - L2 TEST can still enrol "under condition" and deliver, by September 30, 2023, a certification/attestation of knowledge of the Italian language at a B2 level or, alternatively, a certification from the University that certifies the passing of at least two exams in Italian in the first year of the course of study. In the event that the students enrolled "under condition" do not deliver one of the two certifications by the indicated deadline, their university career will be suspended ex officio with the consequent penalties.
In the case of pre-enrolment in a course of study provided in English, certification of knowledge of the Italian language is not necessary. It is recommended, however, to consult the language requirements for admission on the website of the course of interest.
EXEMPTION FROM THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST
To be exempted from the Italian language test, but subject to the limit of quotas of reserved places for VISA applicants and residents abroad, students are required to provide the Italian Language Proficiency certificate of at least B2 Level of the Council of Europe, awarded according to the CLIQ-Certificazione Lingua Italiana di Qualità (Italian Quality Language Certification) quality system, which gathers in association the current certification bodies (University for Foreigners of Perugia, University for Foreigners of Siena, Rome Tre University and the Dante Alighieri Society) or issued by the University for Foreigners "Dante Alighieri" of Reggio Calabria, in agreement with the Italian Institutes of Culture abroad or other authorized institutions. These certificates may be obtained in the country of origin, in the authorised exam centres all over the world.
EXEMPTION FROM THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST AND FROM QUOTAS OF RESERVED PLACES FOR NON-EU VISA APPLICANTS RESIDING ABROAD
The following students are exempted from the Italian Language test and enrolled independently of the quotas of reserved places for non-EU citizens applying for VISA and residing abroad:
- students holding a 4- or 5-year secondary school diploma awarded in an Italian State school or in a legally-recognised school abroad;
- students holding a final secondary School qualifications as listed in Annex 2;
- students with certificates pertaining to the Lower Secondary School final qualification obtained in Argentina, certifying the attendance of a study course including the Italian language teaching, for at least 5 years, pursuant to Law no. 210 of 7.6.1999 (G.U. no. 152 of 1.7.1999);
- students holding the Diploma in Italian Language and Culture of the Universities for Foreigners of Perugia and Siena;
- students having the certification in Italian Language Proficiency of C1 or C2 Level of the Council of Europe, awarded according to the CLIQ-Certificazione Lingua Italiana di Qualità (Italian Quality Language Certification) quality system, which gathers in association the current certification bodies (Universities for Foreigners of Perugia and Siena, Roma Tre University and the Dante Alighieri Society), as well as those issued by the University for Foreigners “Dante Alighieri” of Reggio Calabria, also in agreement with the Italian Institutes of Culture abroad or other authorised institutions.
For enrolment in Master’s Degree Programmes (if the test is autonomously required by the University) exemption is granted to all students holding the qualifications detailed in the previous letters d) and e).