Admission Tests for Italian Universities
Students and job seekers need to write various tests for Under Graduate/Post Graduate program admissions. For which test a student will appear depends upon type of study program, requirements of institute and whether institute is located in home country or overseas.
International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT)
IMAT is an aptitude test used as a part of the admission procedure for an undergraduate Medicine course at Italian universities. These universities along with the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR), provide undergraduate medical courses that are taught in English and open to candidates outside of the Italian Republic.
Italian Language Proficiency
Students for admittance to Italian Universities are required to possess a sufficient knowledge of the Italian language as it is the language of instruction.
- Certification of Italian as a Foreign Langauge: The Certification of Italian as a Foreign Language (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera or CILS) is acknowledged by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is used by many Italian Higher education Institutions as an Italian language proficiency proof. The CILS is awarded by the University of Siena for Foreigners.
- Certification of Knowledge of Italian Language: The Certificate of Knowledge of Italian Language (Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana, CELI) is an internationally recognized qualification intended for the foreigners to demonstrate their Italian language competency. It is issued by the Perugia University for foreigners and acknowledged by the Italian Ministry of Education and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
General Tips and Tricks to Write Entry Tests
Practice: Practicing under test conditions is consequential because it provides that element of time pressure. Once you recognise what you are facing, you can hone your skills and strategy.
Focus on your weaknesses: Use the practice tests and your proven strengths and identified weaknesses as a guide to help you sharpen your study strategy. The topmost strategy is enhancing your strengths while improving your weaker sections. Be strong in all the parts of the exam in order to achieve the highest possible level.
Learn the Basics: Italian is a phonetic language. Begin your study of Italian by learning how to pronounce the alphabet, consonants, etc.
Time-Management: Time is the key to success. Budget your time.
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