How does the test work?

An exercise in aptitude and talent

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Purpose of the entry test

Not only selection, but above all the identification of talents and an assessment of compatibility between the vision of Collegio and that of the family.

What does the entry test involve?

The candidate will take the tests with the assistance of teachers and of the Admissions Office. The candidate will take some short breaks and will be busy for approximately an hour and a half. The candidate will be required to take tests relating to three areas: logical-mathematics, Italian linguistics, English linguistics.

  • Logical-mathematical area: the test will verify calculation skills with whole numbers, decimals and fractions. The recognition of geometric figures and their perimeter is also assessed. Candidates are required to solve mathematical and geometric problems. Please be advised that this part of the test is conducted in Italian;
  • Italian linguistic area: the test will verify spelling skills, grammatical analysis and the basics of logical analysis and text comprehension;
  • English language area: Reading, listening, speaking and writing skills are assessed. You can find the European self-assessment grid at the link https://europass.europa.eu/en/common-european-framework-reference-language-skills

 

The level of English required

The list below describes the criteria in a combined manner.

Cambridge International curriculum (10 hours in English per week):

  • For the Cambridge International curriculum, we do not require a minimum level of English. Eventually, after the test, a realignment program will be recommended.

 

Intercultural curriculum (12 hours in English per week):

 

The assessment system

Each area of the test has a maximum score of 100/100. The subjects are evaluated as follows:

  • Italian linguistic area: It is not requested a minimum score to be admitted. If the results are not satisfactory, a realignment program will be recommended, to be undertaken by the family and suggested during the restitution meeting;
  • Logical-mathematical area: Please be advised that the mathematics test is conducted in Italian. It is not requested a minimum score to be admitted. If the results are not satisfactory, a realignment program will be recommended, to be undertaken by the family and suggested during the restitution meeting;
  • English linguistic area: Given the intercultural nature of Collegio San Carlo, the results of the English part of the test assumes a special role. In particular:

-For the Cambridge International curriculum, if the results are not satisfactory, a realignment program will be recommended, to be  undertaken by the family and suggested during the restitution meeting

– For the Intercultural and XXL curricula , the following minimum scores are required:

– Writing task: 70/100

– Speaking: 80/100

After the test

How are the results communicated?

On the same day as the test, the family will be able to book the restitution meeting through the Admission Portal. During the Microsoft Teams meeting, the presence of the candidate and both parents is required, as they will meet with the Principal and the Head of Admissions. The tests will be visible during the meeting and cannot be duplicated or forwarded to the family. No information will be provided over the phone.

The possibility to enroll in the Cambridge International or in the Intercultural curriculum is communicated during the restitution meeting.

What can be done if you fail the tests?

It is only possible to repeat the English part of the test in case of non-satisfactory results, approximately 30 days after the first session.

For candidates who did not pass the English test, it may be possible to enroll in the Cambridge International curriculum, subject to different evaluations that may emerge during the restitution meeting.

Test yourself with practice exercises

Prepare for the test

PRACTICE ONLINE

It is not necessary to create credentials: take note of the identification code before starting the practice test

Tuition and fees

At the end of the Open Day, you will receive via email the overall tuition plan, indicating the one-time contribution expected upon initial enrollment at Collegio San Carlo

Frequently Asked Questions

Priority enrollment is given to brothers/sisters and sons/daughters of internal families as long as the application registration time is met and following the conclusion of the admission process, upon receiving the authorization e-mail, five days of preemption are given. If all available places have been allocated, a ranking is made on the waiting list, which takes into account the time required for online application authorization and registration
Yes, Collegio San Carlo maintains enrollment priority for up to five working days. After that, Collegio San Carlo will consider the position assignable to other candidate(s) according to the waiting list. These procedures, in each and every part, are to be considered necessary and binding in order to gain access to Collegio San Carlo and take advantage of the right of preemption over other candidates.