What is a language certification?

A language certification is an official document issued by an authorised organisation that states a student has achieved a level of language knowledge in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

The tables below show which language certificates are accepted by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and their equivalence to the CRFR levels. Each degree program will grant credits or partial credits according to the terms of the respective Department.

French language certifications list

32071205tabellacertFR_Ju Download

English language certifications list *

32071206tabellacertENnov Download

German language certifications list

32071136tabellacertDE Download

Italian language certifications list

32071208tabellacertIT Download

Spanish language certifications list **

32071209tabellacertES_Se Download

* discontinued as per December 2023: Cambridge B1 BEC Preliminary, B2 BEC Vantage, C1 BEC Higher

* discontinued as per January 2024: ETS PBT B1, B2 and C1

** as per September 2025 SIELE can be taken only in person and in qualified centres and no longer at distance

What are the advantages of having a language certification?

A language certification may enable students to receive possible credits during their university career and is useful for their professional future; it is also a bonus if they wish to take a Masters degree course or seek employment in an overseas company. These language certifications are recognised internationally and are a plus-point for job-seekers.

Further certificates

There follows a list of other certificates which may be evaluated by each Degree Course’s Board according to their needs.

French: general EsaBac
German: Kultusministerknoferenz Deutsches Sprachdiplom II (DSD II) – level B2 or C1