Linguistic preparation for mobility
To apply for a mobility position
Attach your official certificate of the language you wish to prove in order to access mobility seats that have a language requirement or to have more points in the selection process.
Don't have a certificate?
- You can take a level test from the Language Service.
- You can take an OLS test(Online Language Support) from the European Commission.
Please note: level tests are not equivalent to an official certificate. They only serve to demonstrate your language proficiency when applying for a mobility opportunity. Make sure to obtain official accreditation according to the requirements of the host institution.
Level test from the Language Service
The level tests that the Language Service offers to students who want to do a mobility stay will be held on the following dates and locations:
- English exam schedule:
- Campus Catalunya: 13/01/26, 14/01/26 and 16/01/26
- Campus Sescelades: 13/01/26
- Campus Bellissens: 12/01/26 and 14/01/26
- Campus Terres de l'Ebre: 15/01/26
- French and Italian exam schedule:
- Campus Catalunya: 16/01/26
- Campus Terres de l'Ebre: 15/01/26
Specific times and classrooms will be published on the Virtual Campus, where you can choose the session and find general information about the development of the tests.
Starting December 15, 2025, the Language and Publications Service will contact those who have not submitted a certificate to provide them with access to the Virtual Campus, where they can choose a session for the English, French, or Italian language proficiency test.
Those who need to take more than one test should note that the test times cannot overlap.
The English proficiency test is computerized and consists of multiple-choice questions and an essay.
The French and Italian proficiency tests are paper-based and also consist of multiple-choice questions and an essay.
In all cases, the Language and Publications Service proficiency tests are administered in person.
The results will be incorporated directly into your mobility application and will be taken into account for the allocation of seats.
Please note: level tests are not equivalent to an official certificate. They only serve to demonstrate your language proficiency when applying for a mobility opportunity. Make sure to obtain official accreditation according to the requirements of the host institution.
- LANGUAGES URV – Language and Publications Service
- llengues@urv.cat
- Tel. 977 558 359
- Avinguda de Catalunya, 35 · 43002 Tarragona
OLS (Online Language Support)
OLS is a free service launched by the European Commission to help participants in Erasmus+ mobility activities improve their knowledge of the language they will use to work, study or volunteer abroad, so that they can get the most out of their experience. OLS allows for flexible and easy language support and contributes to the specific objective of the Erasmus+ programme to promote language learning and linguistic diversity. It also aims to improve the quality of learning and measure the impact of the programme on participants' language skills.
For mobility
Consider following these steps:
- Check in which language the classes are taught at the university or institution where you want to do a mobility stay.
- Check the language accreditation conditions for the destination university and study programme.
- Take a level test to make sure you have the necessary basic knowledge.
- Look for in-person and virtual course offers to train yourself and obtain the accreditation you need.
These steps will help you prepare linguistically for your stay abroad!
