Versione in italiano
The TAL is the Linguistic Ability Test provided by the University Linguistic Centre (CLA) to assess students’ linguistic skills according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
Before enrolling, make sure that the exam is included in your study plan (check the course name or code) and verify the level and type of test required by your degree program.
All tests are held at the University Language Centre (via Venezia 16, Padua).
To access the laboratory, you must show up with a valid identity document or with your Unipd magnetic badge. You must also know your University e-mail login credentials (SSO username and password – Single Sign On).
Test registrations open approximately 3 weeks before each session and generally close one week before the tests.
To register for the language proficiency test you need to:
- select the level and type of test that you have to take;
- check the test dates in the table below;
- click on the registration link related to the test date you choose;
- log in to the test Moodle page with your SSO credentials – if the links are disabled or absent it means that registrations are still/already closed;
- click on the test date and time link and click on “PRENOTA“;
- you will receive an email a few days before the TAL with some information on how to carry out the test.
All test results will be published within two weeks from the test date on the dedicated webpage “Risultati TAL“.
TAL A2 receptive skills - Italian
This Italian language test assesses the receptive skills (reading and listening) at level A2 in academic contexts and is aimed at university students whose study plan includes the course unit:
– “SUQ0093178-LABORATORIO DI LINGUA ITALIANA” (*Master’s in Local development);
– “INQ0093091-ITALIAN LANGUAGE” (Engineering Master’s* in Control Systems engineering, Computer engineering, Environmental engineering, Water and geological risk engineering).
– “EPQ3102643-ITALIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE” (**Economics Master’s in Applied Economics, Management for Sustainable Firms)
Here you can find more information about the Test structure. To better prepare for the Italian Language Ability Test, you can take the mock test (a sample test structured like the exam) or practice with the online preparation course.
| Dates | Target students | Registration opening date | Registration closing date (9.00 am) | Registration link |
| 29/5/2024 | Engineering*, Local Development and Economics** international students | 8/5/2024 | 22/5/2024 | Still closed |
| 28/6/2024 | Engineering*, Local Development and Economics** international students | 7/6/2024 | 21/6/2024 | Still closed |
| 12/7/2024 | Engineering*, Local Development and Economics** international students | 21/6/2024 | 5/7/2024 | Still closed |
| 27/9/2024 | Engineering*, Local Development and Economics** international students | 6/9/2024 | 20/9/2024 | Still closed |
TAL B2 receptive skills - English
This English language test assesses the receptive skills (reading and listening) at level B2 in academic contexts and is aimed at university students whose study plan includes the course unit:
– “INQ1097765 – ENGLISH LANGUAGE B2 (RECEPTIVE SKILLS)” (Bachelor’s in Information engineering);
– “SUP7081958 – LINGUA INGLESE TAL B2 (ASCOLTO E LETTURA)” (Most of Human sciences Master’s).
To help you prepare for the TAL B2 reading and listening, you can take the mock test and practice with online materials.
You can also attend the blended (50% in-person/ 50% self-study) preparation course that the CLA organise each semester.
| Dates | Recipients | Registration opening date | Registration closing date (9.00 am) | Registration link |
| 8-9/5/2024 | Information engineering students | 17/4/2024 | 2/5/2024 | Registration |
| 17-18-19/6/2024 | Information engineering students | 17/5/2024 | 10/6/2024 | Still closed |
| 8-9/7/2024 | Information engineering students | 17/6/2024 | 1/7/2024 | Still closed |
| 26-27/8/2024 | Information engineering students | 5/8/2024 | 19/8/2024 | Still closed |
| 18-19/9/2024 | Information engineering students | 28/8/2024 | 11/9/2024 | Still closed |
TAL B2 receptive skills - English for Psychology
This English language test assesses the receptive skills (reading and listening) at level B2 in academic contexts and is aimed at university students whose study plan includes the course unit:
– “PSP6074737 – LINGUA INGLESE PER LA PSICOLOGIA” (Most of Psychology Bachelor’s);
– “PSP5070099 – ACADEMIC ENGLISH” (Bachelor’s in Psychological Science/Techniques and methods in Psychological Science).
To help you prepare for the TAL B2 reading and listening for Psychology, you can take the mock test and practice with online materials.
| Dates | Recipients | Registration opening date | Registration closing date (9.00 am) | Registration link |
| 10/5/2024 | Students of Psychology Bachelor's | 19/4/2023 | 3/5/2023 | Registration from 19/4 |
| 3/6/2024 | Students of Psychology Bachelor's | 29/5/2023 | 12/6/2023 | Still closed |
| 10/7/2024 | Students of Psychology Bachelor's | 19/6/2023 | 3/7/2023 | Still closed |
| 26/8/2024 | Students of Psychology Bachelor's | 5/8/2023 | 19/8/2023 | Still closed |
| 17/9/2024 | Students of Psychology Bachelor's | 27/8/2023 | 10/9/2023 | Still closed |
TAL B2 productive skills - English
This English language test assesses the productive skills (speaking) at level B2 in academic contexts and is aimed at university students whose study plan includes the course unit:
– “INP9087943 – ENGLISH LANGUAGE B2 – PRODUCTIVE SKILLS” (Most of Engineering Master’s);
– “SUQ1098679 – ENGLISH LANGUAGE B2 – PRODUCTIVE SKILLS” (Master’s in Archaeological Science** – English curriculum only);
– “SCP9087619 – ENGLISH LANGUAGE B2 – PRODUCTIVE SKILLS”(Science Master’s*** in Cybersecurity, Computer Science).
To help you prepare for the TAL B2 oral, you can try the mock test attend the preparation course that the CLA organise each semester.
We also suggest you to watch (using Firefox browser) this video tutorial, which explains how to carry out the test and to read carefully the technical instructions before taking the test.
| Dates | Recipients | Registration opening date | Registration closing date (9.00 am) | Registration link |
| 18-19/4/2024 | Engineering, Archaeological Science** and Science*** Master's students | 28/3/2024 | 11/4/2024 | Registration closed |
| 15-16/5/2024 | Engineering, Archaeological Science** and Science*** Master's students | 24/4/2024 | 8/5/2024 | Still closed |
| 24-25/6/2024 | Engineering, Archaeological Science** and Science*** Master's students | 3/6/2024 | 17/6/2024 | Still closed |
| 3-4/9/2024 | Engineering, Archaeological Science** and Science*** Master's students | 13/8/2024 | 27/8/2024 | Still closed |
| 26-27/9/2024 | Engineering, Archaeological Science** and Science*** Master's students | 5/9/2024 | 19/9/2024 | Still closed |
Open Badge (OB)
Some days after passing the TAL test you will receive an email from BESTR with your Open Badge.
The CLA Open Badges are electronic recognitions of skills evaluated through our TAL tests. They can be used in Italy or abroad: their recognition will depend on the receiving institution.
Each Open Badge includes information on the skill/s you have been tested on (reading and listening, writing or speaking), your level of proficiency according to the Common European Framework o Reference (CEFR) and the date you passed the TAL test at the Language Center.
It is also possible to download your language certificate, by entering into your OB in Bestr website and clicking on the icon at the bottom right corner, as indicated in the picture.
