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 CLA is located on the Politecnico main campus, along the corridor leading to entrances DISAT 2 and 3 (on the even-numbered classrooms side), in the basement, with access via the staircase opposite study room 3. The disabled access door is near the corso Montevecchio 71 entrance (take the lift to the basement, door at the end of the long corridor; please ring the bell).
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Invitations for the 23 May IELTS Exam
Due to a technical issue, information regarding the IELTS exam invitations for the 23 May session will be available on TAB Lingue as soon as possible.
IELTS Test delivery from July 2026
From July 2026, the IELTS Test will no longer be administered in paper-based format (official announcement on the IELTS website).
For this reason, the IELTS Test at the Politecnico will be administered in paper-based format up to and including the session on 13 June. Thereafter, it will take place in a computer-based format in venues provided by the Politecnico.
Further details will be provided shortly. Please check our CLA website, the Languages TAB on the Portal – Teaching section, the Student Guide and your institutional email for updates.
Advanced IELTS preparation courses (ASSI and AWSI)
The Advance IELTS preparation courses (ASSI and AWSI) are currently open for booking.
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.
CLA Information Desk: Changes to the Service from March 2026
The CLA Information Desk has moved 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.
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 are available at the Central Engineering Library during its opening times.
2026 IELTS sessions calendar
The 2026 IELTS sessions calendar is now available on the specific section of the page IELTS test registration.