B1 di Ateneo - what is it?

The final exam "B1 di Ateneo" is the English B1 proficiency test reserved for students belonging to the following Degree Courses:

  • Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari" - DIEF (MODENA): Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Constructions and Territorial Management
  • Department of Life Sciences - DSV (MODENA): Biotechnologies, Biological Sciences
  • Department of Life Sciences - DSV (REGGIO EMILIA): Agricultural and Food Sciences and Technologies
  • Department of Sciences and Methods for Engineering - DISMI (REGGIO EMILIA): Management Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering
  • Department of Physics, Informatics and Mathematics - FIM (MODENA): Physics, Informatics, Mathematics
  • Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences (Modena): Chemistry, Green and Sustainable Chemistry

 

The test is computer-based and takes place in the computer labs of the Language Centre (for those studying in Modena) and of the Department of Sciences and Methods for Engineering, on the San Lazzaro campus (for those studying in Reggio Emilia).

The following skills are assessed:

  • listening comprehension
  • reading comprehension
  • grammar and use of English

Students are recommended to refer to the 'B1 di Ateneo' test structure and to the exam syllabus.

To prepare for the exam, two mock tests are available here.

 

REGISTRATION, VERBALIZATION AND EDUCATIONAL CREDITS

In order to sit the exam, it is mandatory to register on the Esse3 platform. Students who pass the exam will have it verbalized on Esse3 and receive 3 Educational Credits.

 

EXAM DATES

Please be reminded that if you take the exam in Modena you must change your UNIMORE password shortly before the exam date in order to access the lab computers. You can change your password here.

Please refer to the page Tests and exams during the COVID-19 pandemic for all the other requirements to sit exams, both in person and at distance.

Exam dates - A.Y. 2025/2026

*** Attention, please! From 2023 onwards, those who fail the exam twice (being absent is counted as a failure°) must attend and fulfill the online course before they can sign up for another exam date. For further information please visit the preparation course page: English "B1 di Ateneo" courses (receptive skills) ***

° please, cancel your registration to the exam if you do not intend to take it.

 

JANUARY 2026

MODENA:

1. Wednesday 14/01/2026
sign-up period: 02/01/26 to 12/01/26

2. Wednesday 28/01/2026
sign-up period: 16/01/26 to 26/01/26

REGGIO EMILIA:

1. Friday 16/01/2026
sign-up period: 04/01/26 to 14/01/26

2. Thursday 29/01/2026
sign-up period: 17/01/26 to 27/01/26
FEBRUARY 2026

MODENA:

3. Thursday 19/02/2026
sign-up period: 07/02/26 to 17/02/26

REGGIO EMILIA:

3. Wednesday 18/02/2026
sign-up period: 06/02/26 to 16/02/26
JUNE 2026

MODENA:

4. Thursday 04/06/2026
sign-up period: 23/05/26 to 02/06/26

REGGIO EMILIA:

4. to be defined

JULY 2026

MODENA:

5. Wednesday 22/07/2026
sign-up period: 10/07/26 to 20/07/26

REGGIO EMILIA:

5. to be defined

SEPTEMBER 2026

MODENA:

6. Wednesday 02/09/2026
sign-up period: 21/08/26 to 31/08/26

REGGIO EMILIA:

6. to be defined

 

The earliest that students enrolled in the a.y. 2025/2026 can take the exam is the winter session (January 2026).

All information regarding exam location and registration periods will be available in the specific exam sessions on Esse3.

 

EXAM RESULTS AND VIEWINGS

Exam results will be available on Esse3 within 4-5 working days. Please note that "Ritirato" means you have not passed the exam.

Exam viewings will be offered to students who have failed the exam within two weeks after the exam date. Please sign up on Moodle.

 

ENGLISH ENTRY TEST

Students who have passed the English Entry Test will have the English B1 "idoneità" verbalized on Esse3 and won't need to take this exam.

 

LANGUAGE CERTIFICATIONS

Students who have a language certificate accepted by UNIMORE can send it to the Student Office of the respective Department in order to obtain 3 CFU.

 

Any more queries?

Please contact us at test.cla@unimore.it