New multi-level English exam at the URV: flexible and recognized certification

The URV prepares an exam that changes the rules of the game to certify English. You will be able to certify up to three different levels in a single exam, without having to take it multiple times. A revolution that arrives when it is most needed.

The Language and Publications Service of the Rovira i Virgili University will begin offering this new model in the 2026-27 academic year, with the support of the national association ACLES. The test officially recognizes levels B1, B2, and C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The new exam: what it is and how it works

Main features

Certacles Digital powered by Cambridge is an innovative exam that combines different levels of language proficiency in the same session. This means that participants will be able to demonstrate their real level of English — between B1 and C1 — in a more agile and flexible way.

The test adapts to the current needs of university students, facilitating access to official certifications that previously required taking separate exams.

Advantages for students and the university

• More frequent sessions: more than one session per year to better fit academic deadlines and mobility.
• Recognized certification: the diploma is endorsed by Cambridge and adheres to the CEFR.
• Efficiency in the process: eliminates the need to take different tests depending on the level.

Context and implementation at URV

Integration into higher education

Rovira i Virgili University, as a member of ACLES, takes a step forward in language certification with this test. This reinforces its commitment to offering tools that match the reality of students and the demands of the labor market.

With this initiative, URV guarantees that its graduates have an official, internationally recognized endorsement for their English skills.

Schedule and registration

Dates for the sessions will be announced starting in September, along with all the information on how to register and detailed test operations.

This will make it easier for students and professionals to plan ahead and align their language needs with their academic and work objectives.

Impact and reactions

Response from the university community

The news has generated anticipation among students and professors, who see in this exam a flexible and effective solution to certify English without wasting time or resources.

Many consider that the possibility of having different levels in a single test relieves pressure and facilitates international mobility or access to master's programs.

Comparison with other models

Other universities offer separate exams for each level, which can be more costly and less practical. URV leads the way by offering a more modern option adjusted to real needs.

Thus, it not only improves its educational offering but also provides access to a certification that can open doors globally.

An exam that promises to change the way English is assessed in higher education.

Because recognizing each person’s reality should not be a burden.

Source of the article: Rovira i Virgili University