Required level of Italian and English

Language Requirements and Italian Language Courses

For Erasmus & Extra-EU Bilateral Agreement Students

This page provides essential information about:

• Required Italian and English language levels

• Mandatory tests for course placement and internships

• Available Italian language courses

🇮🇹 Minimum Recommended Level of Italian

The official language of instruction at the University of Macerata is Italian.

• The minimum recommended level of Italian to study as an Erasmus or Bilateral Agreement student is A1 (CEFR).

• For internships in the field of Education, a minimum level of B1 is required.

📝 Italian Language Entry and Placement Tests

1. Entry Test A1 ERASMUS – COMPULSORY

• Who must take it: All Erasmus students (and recommended for Extra-EU Bilateral Agreement students)

• Purpose: To assess the minimum A1 level of Italian

• Note: This is not a placement test for course level assignment

2. General Placement Test – for ALL International Students

• Purpose: Determines the appropriate course level for Italian language courses

• Who must take it: All international students, including Erasmus students who wish to attend an Italian language course, must take the test in order to be placed in the appropriate level

Registration Details

• When:

• First semester and full academic year: 30 April – 20 May
• Second semester: 10 October – 30 October

• How:

1. Register via: http://CLAcourses.unimc.it/

2. Take the test at: http://moodle.unimc.it using the information provided during the registration (email + password)

Tutorial registration clacourses

👩‍🏫 Internships in the Field of Education

Students nominated in the EDUCATION field who want to carry out an internship in Italian schools must:

• Include the internship in their Learning Agreement

• Have a minimum B1 level of Italian (CEFR)

• Can earn up to 4 CFUs/ECTS per semester (max 8 CFUs for full-year students)

Internships are integrated into a personalized training path, ensuring high-quality and sustainable experiences.

How to Meet Language Requirements for Internships:

1. Step 1: Take the compulsory Entry Test (A1 minimum required for studies)

2. Step 2: Take the General Placement Test to demonstrate B1 level for internships

For details: CLA Courses Page

🗣 Italian Language Courses Offered

1. 50-Hour Intensive Course for Beginners (A0–A1)

Who should attend:

• Students without a valid A1 certificate

• Students who fail the Entry Test

Schedule – 2025-2026 Academic Year

• First Semester: 15 Sept – 6 Oct 2025, Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

• Second Semester: 26 Jan – 20 Feb 2026, Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Attendance Requirement: 75% minimum (at least 38 hours)
Final Exam: Passing students earn 8 CFUs/ECTS

2. 40-Hour Courses of Italian (A2, B1, B2, C1 Levels)

Who can attend: Students who pass the Entry Test

• Available in the first and second semesters

• Requires a placement test to determine appropriate level

Important:

• Students may take more than one course, but only one course (highest level passed) can be recognized for 8 CFUs/ECTS

• Lower-level courses will appear as passed exams, but won’t carry credits or grades

📍 More Info: CLA Courses
📞 Contact: +39 0733 258 6065/6066
📧 Email: segreteria.cla@unimc.it
👨‍🏫 Prof. Nati’s Page: https://docenti.unimc.it/francesco.nati

🇬🇧 Minimum Recommended Level of English

Although the main teaching language is Italian, many departments offer courses or sections in English.

To attend courses taught in English:

• Students must have minimum B1 level in English (CEFR)

• Must provide a valid English language certificate, such as:

  • TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge exams

  • University-issued certificates confirming B1 level

📌 Certificates must be:

• Dated after 1 January 2021

• Submitted as an attachment with the online application form

Note: Even for courses in English, students must achieve at least A1 in Italian and follow the same Entry Test procedure.