Catalan
Information:
We offer exams to the university community, professionals, and anyone over 16 years of age who wishes to accredit their language proficiency.
Important note: All exams are conducted in person.Our certificates
Catalan exam call for levels A2 and B1 (January 2027).
Dates and schedules: Exam administration (January 2027)
- The exams will take place between February 3 and 4.
- Specific schedules will be announced before registration opens.
Registration is required for:
- Students of online courses
- Students of face-to-face courses
- Students of blended learning courses
- Candidates in extraordinary exam sessions
- External candidates who are UAB staff or students
Registration dates: From January 8 to 14.
Registration is done via UAB Tickets.
| Exam fee |
• Students in basic (A2) and elementary (B1) courses between September and January of the 2024/2025 academic year: included in the course fee. • UAB students and staff who took the Catalan course at the Language Service in previous years or an online course: €50. • Other groups who took the Catalan course at the Language Service in previous years or an online course: €75. • University staff and UAB students taking the exam independently (first and subsequent attempts): €120. • UAB Teaching and Research Staff (PDI): subsidized. |
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Places for independent candidates are not guaranteed for the January exam call.
Time slot booking for exam sections:
Once registered, candidates must book a time slot for the different parts of the exam via My procedures. The booking period is from January 25 to January 26.
Please note (candidates with special needs): this must be indicated at the time of registration and the PIUNE report must be submitted at least 10 working days before the exam.
Results:
Results will be published on February 9 via individual email.
Certificates from the Language Service will be issued within approximately seven working days.
Reviews:
Candidates have the right to a review. Support can be requested according to the established regulations.
Appeals:
Appeals can be submitted through the tickets application.
Catalan exam call for levels A2 and B1 (June 2027).
Dates and schedules: Exam administration (June 2027)
- They take place on June 11.
- Specific schedules will be published before registration opens.
Registration is required for:
- Students of online courses
- Students of face-to-face courses
- Students of blended learning courses
- Candidates in extraordinary exam sessions who have previously taken a course for the corresponding Catalan level at the Language Service.
- UAB students and staff wishing to take the exam independently
Registration dates: From May 3 to 14.
Registration is done via Tickets.
| Exam fee |
• Students in basic (A2) and elementary (B1) courses between February and May of the 2024/2025 academic year: included in the course fee. • UAB students and staff who took the Catalan course at the Language Service in previous periods or an online course: €50. • Other groups who took the Catalan course at the Language Service in previous periods or an online course: €75. • University staff and UAB students taking the exam independently (first and subsequent attempts): €120. • UAB Teaching and Research Staff (PDI): subsidized. |
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Time slot booking for exam sections:
Once registered, candidates must book a time slot for the different parts of the exam via My procedures. The booking period is from June 1 to June 4.
Please note (candidates with special needs): this must be indicated at the time of registration and the PIUNE report must be submitted at least 10 working days before the exam.
Results:
Results will be communicated on June 25 by email.
Certificates from the Language Service will be sent by email within ten working days following the publication of results.
Reviews:
Candidates have the right to a review in accordance with Language Service regulations.
Appeals:
Appeals can be submitted through the tickets application.
Catalan exam session for B2, C1, C1 for PDI, and C2 levels.
Exam administration
From 8 to 13 February 2027.
- Written exam: Saturday, 13 February at 9:30 am.
- Oral exam: to be determined.
| Registration | From 8 to 14 January 2027 (limited places). |
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| Location | On the website, section My procedures |
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Time slot booking: Once registered, you must book a time slot for the different parts of the exam between 26 and 29 January on the website, section My procedures.
Examinees with special needs: This must be indicated during registration by attaching the PIUNE report at least 10 working days prior to the exam.
Publication of results:
Results are sent by email. The publication dates and times are detailed below:
- Intermediate B2: 22 February, by 12:00 pm at the latest.
- Proficiency C1 and Advanced C2: 12 March, by 12:00 pm at the latest.
Certificates will be sent within 10 working days following the publication of results.
Reviews:
Candidates can request a review over the phone at +34 93 586 8706. Dates and times will be communicated before the results are published.
Exam administration
From 12 to 18 June 2027.
- Written exam: to be determined.
- Oral exam: to be determined.
| Registration | From 3 to 14 May 2027 (limited places). |
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| Location | On the website, section My procedures |
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Time slot booking: Once registered, you must book a time slot for the different parts of the exam between 1 and 4 June on the website, section My procedures.
Examinees with special needs: This must be indicated during registration by attaching the PIUNE report at least 10 working days prior to the exam.
Publication of results:
Results are sent by email. The publication dates and times are detailed below:
Certificates will be sent within 10 working days following the publication of results.
Reviews:
Candidates can request a review over the phone at +34 93 586 8706 during the week of 12 July. Specific dates and times will be sent by email along with the results.
Catalan level C2 exam call exclusive to July course students.
Exam dates and times
- The written exam will take place on 24 July at 9:30 am.
- Oral exams will take place on 22 and 23 July.
Time slot booking for the different exam components
You must book a time slot for the different exam components via Les meves gestions. The booking period is from 15 to 17 July.
If time slots are not booked within the specified period, exam rights will be considered forfeited.
Results and reviews
Results
Results will be published on 9 September, by 12:00 pm at the latest, and sent by email.
Certificates will be sent by email within ten working days following the publication of grades.
Exam review
Candidates have the right to a telephone review. Phone assistance will take place during the week of 14 September. Specific dates and times will be specified on the day grades are published.
Phone: 93 581 8706
Catalan level C1 exam call for teaching and research staff (PDI).
Exam dates and times
The exams will take place between 5 and 9 October.
- Written component: Friday 9 October at 9:30 am.
- Oral expression exam: between 5 and 8 October. Exact dates and times will be finalized in September.
Registration, fees, and time slot booking
Registration dates:
- C1 PDI: 23 September to 27 September. (Limited places depending on vacancies in the September PDI course)
- C1: open only to July 2026 C1 students.
Registration: Les meves gestions
Customer service hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
| Fee | The exam is fully subsidized and therefore free of charge for UAB academic staff. |
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Time slot booking for the different exam components
Once registered, you must book a time slot for the different exam components. The booking period is from 30 September to 2 October.
Results and reviews
Results
Results will be published on 6 November via individual email.
Certificates from the Language Service (Servei de Llengües) will be sent by email within ten working days following the publication of grades.
Exam review
Candidates have the right to discuss their exam over the phone. The timetable will be published on the day grades are released.
In this call, you can take the Level 2 Catalan Language exam for Early Childhood and Primary Education Teachers.
ATTENTION! This is not an official Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level accreditation test; it is a test to fulfill the Catalan language requirement of the Faculty of Education for the Early Childhood and Primary Education bachelor's degrees.
Dates and schedules of the tests
- Written test: Friday, May 29 at 1:00 PM.
- Oral expression test: Between May 26 and May 29.
Registration, fees and time slot booking
Only students enrolled in Early Childhood and Primary Education bachelor's degrees at UAB can register for this exam.
- Registration dates: May 4 to May 15.
- Registration location: Language Service Secretariat.
- Customer service hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Approximate number of places: 70 candidates.
- Exam fee: 100% subsidized.
Time slot booking for the different parts of the exam
Once registered, you must book a time slot for the different parts of the test.
The booking period is from May 19 to May 21.
Attention: If you do not book a time slot to take all parts of the exam through the UAB Idiomes website, you will be considered to have waived your exam rights.
Test-takers with special needs
UAB Idiomes will try to adapt the tests to the special needs of test-takers with any type of disability. Therefore, candidates must indicate that they have a special need at the time of registration. UAB Idiomes will personally contact you so that PIUNE, or another specialized center if applicable, can prepare a report detailing what adaptations need to be made in each case. The Language Service must receive the PIUNE report no later than 10 working days before the start of the first part of the exam.
Results and review
Results:
Results will be sent by email on June 26.
Exam review:
The Language Service will offer two collective sessions. These are technical tutorials where correct answers to grammar and vocabulary items are provided and the criteria used to evaluate written and oral expression are explained, but they are in no way individualized or formative tutorials.
The sessions will take place the week of June 29.
Exam description
The Level 2 Catalan exam for Early Childhood and Primary Education Teachers falls within the C level band of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This exam focuses on the evaluation of lexical, grammatical, and orthographic knowledge, as well as oral proficiency, colloquial registers of the Catalan language, and written expression.
The exam consists of three parts:
- Lexical, grammatical, and orthographic knowledge test
- Written production test
- Oral production and interaction test
