The Polito Language Centre (CLA) offers an array of services for foreign language learning to the entire community of Politecnico, including the possibility to earn internationbally-recognized English language and Italian language certificates.
In particular, at the CLA you can take IELTS Academic (English language) and PLIDA (Italian language).
The CLA also supports teaching staff and Ph.D. candidates helping them with articles, theses and oral presentations in English.
At the CLA you can take part in the English activities offered by the CLA
The Polito Language Centre is located in the main campus of Politecnico along the corridor of even-numbered classrooms, opposite study room 3 (basement floor).
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Changes to the CLA Service from January 7, 2026
The book loan service is no longer available at the CLA from January 7, 2026.
Books will be available shortly at the Central Engineering Library during its opening times.
CLA Information Desk: Changes to the Service from March 2026
The CLA Information Desk will move to the Student Careers Unit (corso Castelfidardo, 39 c/o Cittadella Politecnica, first floor) from March 1, 2026 and will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The CLA information service is also available via ticketing system.
The English Language Advisory service will still be available at the CLA - see timetable.
Advanced IELTS preparation courses (ASSI and AWSI)
The advanced IELTS preparation courses (ASSI and AWSI) will start again in February 2026.
To attend the courses, it is necessary to have a minimum score of 65 in the level test or an IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
2026 IELTS sessions calendar
The 2026 IELTS sessions calendar is now available on the specific section of the page IELTS test registration.
English language advisory service
See times and information in English.
Ticketing Support System
For information and inquiries, you can contact the Polito Language Centre through the Ticketing Support System available on your personal page of the Teaching Portal:
Log in for Politecnico students and graduates (with username and password) | Log in for users registered to the Apply@polito portal (with username and password)) | Log in for guest users – FAQs and tickets (registration not required) |