Euskararen Gaitasun Agiria
The objective of the Euskararen Gaitasun Agiria exam is to certify that whoever passes it has level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference in Basque, both in their oral and written communications. A graduate who graduates in Basque from the University of the Basque Country will be issued a certificate exempting them from the C1 level certification, in accordance with Articles 6 and 2 of Basque Government Decree 47/2012 of 3 April.
Exam Overview:
The exam consists of three tests: initial test (entrance test or initial test), written test, and oral test.
Initial test: (Atariko Proba):
There are 85 multiple choice questions. The test includes items from different fields:
B (bases in oral language, 30 items)
C (léxicu, 10 items)
D (morphosyntax, 24 items)
Y (knowledge of unified Basque, 5 items)
F (comprehension of pots, 12 items)
G (dates, times, 4 items)
For more information on the CEFR scale, click the image above.
Written test: (Proba Idatzia):
This test examines two blocks: Comprehension and Expression. Each block consists of three exercises, which add up to a total of 50 points.
Comprehension:
Dialogue text (10 items, 5 points)
Lexicon (10 items, 5 points)
Written comprehension: two tanned tests and one unu estensu (10 items, 10 points)
Expression:
Extended edition (minimum 250 words, 10 points)
Courtesy redaction (minimum 150 words, 10 points)
Sentence rewriting (10 structures, 10 points)
Oral test: (Ahozko Proba):
This test will consist of two parts: Oral Comprehension and Expression Test.
Oral comprehension:
Audiovisual recordings (minimum 20 items, 10 points)
Expression Test:
Long text (popular publications), for presentation within 5 minutes. 20 minutes to prepare the mesmu. 20 points.
Conversation. Candidates bid on a topic proposed by the court for 10 minutes. 20 points.
Aligned to the CEFR Proficiency Guidelines
Professional Fluency: Receive a passing score on the C1 test
Nationally & Internationally Recognized
Internationally recognized anywhere a C1 CEFR score is accepted.
Accepted by the Global Seal of Biliteracy
Yes
Professional Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the C1 level.
Requires Proctor
All Global Seal tests require proof of a proctor. Reach out to the testing company to find more information.
When/Where
The exam leading to the achievement of the EGA is convened twice a year, once in February and once in September, to complete the entire process, which consists of three tests, taking an average of four months.
Cost
24 - 26 Euro depending on location of test.