Catalan language level certification (live online)

Courses of the level C1 and C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Strong points

  • Communicative approach
  • Small groups
  • Participative classes
  • Works on all communicative skills
  • Specially aimed at university level students
  • Language preparation for access to public sector employment

Accreditation

  • Course certificate for Inicial, Bàsic, and Elemental levels.
  • To obtain a Bàsic (A2) or Elemental (B1) level certificate recognized by the Generalitat de Catalunya, you can register for our accreditation exams.
  • Intermedi (B2), Suficiència (C1), and Superior (C2) level certificate recognized by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Characteristics 
Courses in which all face-to-face sessions are distance-based, via videoconference. Course hours vary according to level. Independent-distance-work hours are very high.

- Prepare for C1 Exam: 12 hours (and 138 hours of autonomous learning)
- Prepare for C2 Exam: 12 hours (and 48 hours of autonomous learning)

Prepare for C1 Exam and Prepare for C2 Exam courses have the support of an online teacher, and includes CIFALC exam.

Levels based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Credit recognition
UAB Students: information
Other Students: information

Documentation
Course syllabuses
 

  • Age: Over 18 years old.
  • Level: Certificate of the previous level (maximum 2 years) or level test.
  • Profile: Open to everyone; it is not necessary to belong to the university community.

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Preparation for the C1 Exam
GroupPriceTotal (*)
UAB students and staff216.45 €242.45 €
Affiliated university community349.00 €389.00 €
External persons410.00 €450.00 €
Preparation for the C2 Exam
GroupPriceTotal (*)
UAB students and staff330.75 €360.75 €
Affiliated university community461.00 €501.00 €
External persons542.00 €582.00 €

100% subsidized for Teaching and Research Staff (PDI).
35% subsidized for UAB students and Administrative and Service Staff (PTGAS).
30% subsidized for mobility students.
15% subsidized for affiliated university community.

(all these discounts are already reflected in the prices).

- Second and subsequent enrollments:

The subsidized price can only be applied once per level. If a person re-enrolls for the same level, they must pay the non-subsidized course price, but they may apply a €40 discount.

(*) Total tuition amount: The final price to be paid is the sum of the course price (with the corresponding subsidy already applied) plus €40 for administrative management fees.

- Official certification: All courses include the official CIFALC exam.

Groups:

  • UAB students and staff: Students (undergraduate and postgraduate), PDI, and PTGAS from internal centers.
  • Mobility students: Erasmus, Seneca students, etc.
  • Affiliated University Community: UAB Friends, Alumni, Autonomous Foundation, Affiliated Schools, etc.

Bank charges: Refunds incur a management fee of €2.50.

Registration open from July 1st

You can now register for the 2026-2027 courses through My requests. If this is your first time accessing this website, you must sign up.

Important note: From August 1st to August 27th, inclusive, support for self-registration issues through My requests will not be available, nor will documentation validations be carried out, as the Service will remain closed during this period.

Special July promotion

Throughout the month of July, enjoy a 10% discount on your registration.
How to apply the discount: in the promotions section, enter the code: PROMO10%26


Opening hours

In-person service: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Telephone service (+34 93 581 13 25): Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.


Contact us
Have questions? We will be happy to help you. You can send us your query through this link.

* UAB Idiomes reserves the right to cancel a group if there is not a minimum number of enrolled students.

UAB Idiomes offers you the following facilities and discounts for enrolment:

UAB Idiomes Campus

15% discount on the less/least expensive course fee if you study more than one language.
15% discount for single-parent families.
15 % discount for victims of gender-based violence or terrorism.
15% discount for officially recognised “large families” (currently, three or more children).
 15% discount for those who have presented accreditation of their economic situation with a view to paying fees as a grant holder and who fulfil the requirements.  

Attention important:

1. The discounts are non-cumulative.
2. The proof of the discount requested must be provided at the time of enrollment or within 10 calendar days after the enrollment.

Call for applications for UAB grants and other support to meet the university community's needs regarding languages. You can find specific information on each call on the links below.

For students

UAB students can also apply for PARLA3 grants from the Catalan Government (Generalitat).

For teaching staff and administration and services staff 

Level, dates and schedules

First semester
COURSEDATEDAYS AND TIMES
C1 Exam Preparation (12 hours)19.10; 2, 16 and 30.11; 14.12.2026; 11.1.2027Mondays, 5 pm – 7 pm
Second semester
COURSEDATEDAYS AND TIMES
C1 Exam Preparation (12 hours)3, 17.3; 7, 21.4; 5, 19.5.2027Wednesdays, 5 pm – 7 pm
First semester
COURSEDATEDAYS AND TIMES
C2 Exam Preparation (12 hours)7, 21.10; 4, 18.11; 9.12.2026; 13.1.2027Wednesdays, 5 pm – 7 pm
Second semester
COURSEDATEDAYS AND TIMES
C2 Exam Preparation (12 hours)8.3; 5, 12 and 26.4; 10, 24.5.2027Mondays, 5 pm – 7 pm
C2 Exam Preparation (12 hours)10, 31.3; 14, 28.4; 12, 26.5.2027Wednesdays, 3 pm – 5 pm
  • Levels
  • Start: 19/10/2026
  • End: 24/05/2027
  • Mode: Live online
  • Place: Campus