Certificates and Exams

English

Information:

We offer exams to the university community, professionals, and anyone over 16 years of age who wishes to accredit their language proficiency.

Our certificates

  • University certification: Issued by the Language Service of the UAB.
  • Official recognition: Valid across all Catalan universities, the Government of Catalonia, and numerous companies and entities.
  • Academic credits: Valid for credit recognition at the UAB.

Important note: All exams are conducted in person.

UAB Idiomes multilevel English exam that allows candidates to accredit from a B1 level up to a C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Test administration

From September 8 to 10, 2026.

  • Computer-based test
    (reading comprehension, use of language, and listening comprehension):

    September 8 and 9 (various schedules).
  • Writing test:
    September 8 at 6:30 p.m. or September 9 at 10 a.m.
  • Speaking test:
    September 8, 9, and 10.

If none of the dates fit your level, you always have the option to request a customized on-demand exam.

RegistrationJuly 7 to 31, 2026 (limited places).
LocationOn the website, section My procedures
FeesUAB students and staff: €177.00.
Associated University Community: €188.
External candidates: €221.

Time slot booking: Once registered, you must book a time slot for the different parts of the tests between September 2 and 3 on the website, section My procedures.

Candidates with special needs: This must be indicated during registration by attaching the PIUNE report at least 10 working days before the test.

Publication of results:
September 25, 2026.
Candidates will receive an email with their accredited level and the breakdown by skills.
Certificates are sent within 10 business days after publication.

Reviews:
September 28 to 29, 2026.
(It is forbidden to photograph or take away any material shown during the review).

Appeals:
Can be submitted through the tickets application on September 28, 2026.
Resolution within a maximum period of three weeks by the appeals committee, consisting of the head of studies, the Assessment and Certification Unit, and the corresponding language section.

Test administration

From January 22 to 27, 2027.

  • Computer-based test
    (reading comprehension, use of language, and listening comprehension):

    Pending (various schedules).
  • Writing test:
    Pending.
  • Speaking test:
    Pending.

If none of the dates fit your level, you always have the option to request a customized on-demand exam.

RegistrationJanuary 8 to 15, 2027 (limited places).
LocationOn the website, section My procedures
FeesUAB students and staff: €182.
Associated University Community: €193.
External candidates: €227.

Time slot booking: Once registered, you must book a time slot for the different parts of the tests between January 18 and 20 on the website, section My procedures.

Candidates with special needs: This must be indicated during registration by attaching the PIUNE report at least 10 working days before the test.

Publication of results:
February 8, 2027.
Candidates will receive an email with their accredited level and the breakdown by skills.
Certificates are sent within 10 business days after publication.

Reviews:
February 8 to 9, 2027.
(It is forbidden to photograph or take away any material shown during the review).

Appeals:
Can be submitted through the tickets application on February 8 and 9, 2027.
Resolution within a maximum period of three weeks by the appeals committee, consisting of the head of studies, the Assessment and Certification Unit, and the corresponding language section.

Test administration

From May 27 to June 10, 2027.

  • Computer-based test
    (reading comprehension, use of language, and listening comprehension):

    Pending (various schedules).
  • Writing test:
    Pending.
  • Speaking test:
    Pending.

If none of the dates fit your level, you always have the option to request a customized on-demand exam.

RegistrationMay 3 to 14, 2027 (limited places).
LocationOn the website, section My procedures
FeesUAB students and staff: €182.
Associated University Community: €193.
External candidates: €227.

Time slot booking: Once registered, you must book a time slot for the different parts of the tests between May 18 and 21 on the website, section My procedures.

Candidates with special needs: This must be indicated during registration by attaching the PIUNE report at least 10 working days before the test.

Publication of results:
June 18, 2027.
Candidates will receive an email with their accredited level and the breakdown by skills.
Certificates are sent within 10 business days after publication.

Reviews:
June 21 to 22, 2027.
(It is forbidden to photograph or take away any material shown during the review).

Appeals:
Can be submitted through the tickets application on June 21 and 22, 2027.
Resolution within a maximum period of three weeks by the appeals committee, consisting of the head of studies, the Assessment and Certification Unit, and the corresponding language section.

UAB Idiomes multilevel English exam that allows candidates to accredit from a B1 level up to a C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

This call is mainly aimed at UAB students interested in participating in mobility programs.

Test administration

From October 23 to 30, 2026.

  • Computer-based test
    (reading comprehension, use of language, and listening comprehension).

    (various schedules).
  • Written expression test.
  • Oral expression test.

If none of the dates fit your level, you always have the option to request a customized on-demand exam.

RegistrationOctober 9 to 16 (limited places).
LocationOn the website, under My procedures
FeesUAB students and staff: €182.
Affiliated University Community: €193.

Time slot reservation: Once registered, you must book a time slot for the different parts of the tests between October 21 and 22 on the website, under My procedures.

Candidates with special needs: This must be indicated during registration by attaching the PIUNE report at least 10 working days before the test.

Publication of results:
November 13, 2026.
Candidates will receive an email with the accredited level and breakdown by skills.
Certificates are sent starting November 19 after publication.

Although the result publication date is after the application deadline, International Relations will accept our results.

Reviews:
November 16 and 17, 2026.
(It is forbidden to photograph or take away material shown during the review).

Claims:
Can be submitted through the tickets application on November 16 and 17, 2026.
Resolution within a maximum period of three weeks by the claims committee, formed by the head of studies, the Evaluation and Certification Unit, and the corresponding language section.

Academic staff interested in getting their language proficiency certified for teaching in English in higher education.

Test administration

From January 15 to 22, 2027.

  • Written expression test (90 minutes):
    Friday, January 15, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Oral expression test:
    between January 14 and 22.
Registration- Open to all UAB teaching and research staff (PDI), from December 9 to 18, 2026.
- Open to academic staff from UAB and other universities: January 7.
LocationOn the website, under My procedures
Fees€75.
Subsidized and therefore free for UAB academic staff.

Time slot booking: Once registered, you must book a time slot for the different parts of the tests between January 11 and 12 on the website, under My procedures.

Test-takers with special needs: This must be indicated during registration by attaching the PIUNE report at least 10 working days before the test.

Publication of results:
February 13, 2027.
Test-takers will receive an email with their certified level and breakdown by skills.
Certificates are sent within 10 business days after publication.

Reviews:
From February 16 to 17, 2027.
(It is prohibited to photograph or take away any material shown during the review).

Claims:
Can be submitted through the tickets application on February 16 and 17, 2027.
Resolution within a maximum period of three weeks by the claims board, consisting of the head of studies, the Assessment and Certification Unit, and the corresponding language section.

Test administration

From June 22 to July 2, 2027.

  • Written expression test (90 minutes):
    Monday, June 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Oral expression test (30 minutes individual):
    between June 22 and July 2 in the morning.
Registration- Open to all UAB teaching and research staff (PDI), from May 24 to June 11.
- Open to academic staff from UAB and other universities: from June 7 to 11.
LocationOn the website, under My procedures
Fees€75.
Subsidized and therefore free for UAB academic staff.

Time slot booking: Once registered, you must book a time slot for the different parts of the tests between June 15 and 18 on the website, under My procedures.

Test-takers with special needs: This must be indicated during registration by attaching the PIUNE report at least 10 working days before the test.

Publication of results:
July 16, 2027.
Test-takers will receive an email with their certified level and breakdown by skills.
Certificates are sent within 10 business days after publication.

Reviews:
From July 19 to 20, 2027.
(It is prohibited to photograph or take away any material shown during the review).

Claims:
Can be submitted through the tickets application on July 19 and 20, 2027.
Resolution within a maximum period of three weeks by the claims board, consisting of the head of studies, the Assessment and Certification Unit, and the corresponding language section.

CertAcles Digital is an exam organized by the Asociación de Centros de Lenguas de la Enseñanza Superior (ACLES). Idiomes UAB Campus only manages the registration.

This call is aimed at anyone over 18 years of age interested in certifying their English language skills.

Test administration

March 12, 2026, in the morning.

RegistrationFebruary 22 to March 5, 2027 (limited places).

To register, you must consent to the transfer of the following data to ACLES: full name and ID/NIE or passport. By completing the registration, you authorize this data transfer.

LocationOn the website, under My requests
FeesTo be determined.

Test takers with special needs: You must indicate this during registration by attaching the PIUNE report at least 10 working days before the test.

Publication of results:

April 12, 2027.
Test takers will receive an email with the certified level and breakdown by skills.
Certificates are sent within 10 business days after publication.

All individuals over 16 years of age interested in accrediting the C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for their knowledge of English.

Dates and times: Test administration

From May 27 to June 10, 2027.

  • Computer-based test (reading comprehension and use of English, and listening comprehension).
    Various schedules.
  • Written expression test.
  • Oral expression test.
RegistrationMay 3 to 14 (limited places).
LocationOn the website, under My procedures
FeesUAB students and staff: €204.
Linked University Community: €216.
External candidates: €254.

Time slot reservation: Once registered, you must book a time slot for the different parts of the tests between May 18 and 21 on the website, under My procedures.

Candidates with special needs: This must be indicated during registration by attaching the PIUNE report at least 10 working days before the test.

Publication of results:
June 18, 2027.
Candidates will receive an email with their accredited level and breakdown by skills.
Certificates are sent starting from November 19 following the publication.

Reviews:
June 21 and 22, 2027.
(It is forbidden to take photos or take away any material shown during the review).

Claims:
Can be submitted through the tickets application on June 21 and 22, 2027.
Resolution within a maximum period of three weeks by the claims board, consisting of the head of studies, the Assessment and Certification Unit, and the corresponding language section.