English
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
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.
| Registration | July 7 to 31, 2026 (limited places). |
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| Location | On the website, section My procedures |
| Fees | UAB 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.
| Registration | January 8 to 15, 2027 (limited places). |
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| Location | On the website, section My procedures |
| Fees | UAB 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.
| Registration | May 3 to 14, 2027 (limited places). |
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| Location | On the website, section My procedures |
| Fees | UAB 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.
Multilevel English exam by UAB Idiomes that allows test takers to certify from B1 to C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
This exam call is mainly aimed at UAB students interested in participating in mobility programmes.
Dates and timetables: Exam administration
From 23 to 30 October 2026.
- Computer-based test (reading comprehension, use of language, and listening comprehension).
Friday 23 and Friday 30, at different morning times. - Written expression test: Monday 26 October at 11 am or Tuesday 27 October at 4 pm.
- Oral expression test: Friday 23 and Friday 30 at different morning times.
If none of the dates suit your level, you always have the option to request a customized exam on demand.
| Registration | 9 to 16 October (limited places). |
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| Location | On the website, under My procedures |
| Fees | UAB students and staff: €182. Associated University Community: €193. |
Time slot reservation: Once registered, you must reserve a time slot for the different exam sections between 21 and 22 October on the website, section My procedures.
Test takers with special needs: Must state this during registration by attaching the PIUNE report at least 10 working days before the test.
Publication of results:
13 November 2026.
Candidates will receive an email with their certified level and the breakdown by skills.
Certificates will be sent starting 19 November after publication.
Important: Although the publication date of results is after the application deadline, International Relations will accept our results.
Reviews:
16 and 17 November 2026.
(It is forbidden to take photographs or take away materials shown during the review).
Appeals:
They can be submitted through the ticketing application on 16 and 17 November 2026.
Resolution within a maximum period of three weeks by the appeals board, composed of the Head of Studies, the Assessment 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.
• Information on exam structure and grading criteria.
• Sample writing tasks
• Sample speaking tasks
• Certificate template
| 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. |
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| Location | On 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.
• Information on exam structure and grading criteria.
• Sample writing tasks
• Sample speaking tasks
• Certificate template
| 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. |
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| Location | On 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.
| Registration | February 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. |
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| Location | On the website, under My requests |
| Fees | To 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.
| Registration | May 3 to 14 (limited places). |
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| Location | On the website, under My procedures |
| Fees | UAB 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.
