Spanish certifying exam: PCCL

Certify your Spanish level at the UPF!

PCCL

What is the PCCL?

A language test designed and administered by the UPF’s language service. The candidates, according to their results, will obtain a B1 (threshold), B2 (vantage) or C1 (effective operational proficiency level) certificate. The exam assesses grammar and vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

The PCCL certifies B1, B2 and C1 levels in the Spanish language, and is mostly used in a university context. If the intended use is outside of this setting, please contact organization or company requiring this certification to ensure this certificate is valid.

 

Details

  • Levels: B1 - B2 - C1
  • Registration period: Open until a week before the date the test takes place
  • Location: Ciutadella Campus
  • Modality: Face-to-face
  • Calendar: 2 exam sessions per academic year
  • ECTS credits for UPF students: 6 RAC credits if the language you take the test in is not your native language (see here RAC regualtions)
  • UPF certificate: Idiomes UPF certificate indicating the CEFR level obtained
  • Who can take this test: UPF Community members (students, teachers, etc.) and the general public over the age of 16

 

Fee for the test: €75 [non-refundable]

Spanish PCCL calls for 2023-2024

How to enrol on the PCCL

IMPORTANT! In the event that you are a student with special educational needs and require adaptations in the exams, it is necessary that you inform us at the time of registration by sending a message to [email protected]. Failure to have the information in sufficient time may lead to the non-application of the requested adaptations.

Refunds: the fee for the PCCL will not be refunded under any circumstance.

In order to enrol on the test, select the code [1717 - PCCL SPANISH] on the enrollment page, indicating the corresponding language and exam date, and make the payment online following the instructions:

 

If you have any doubts, contact us