B2 First October 2026 Test Dates in Italy

Adult B2 First candidates in Italy have several October 2026 centre routes. ELC Udine lists paper B2 First on October 10 and computer B2 First on October 22. The University of Milan schedules Speaking October 26 and the digital papers October 28.

The practical answer depends on the exact route and receiving organisation. Start a free SpeakShark conversation for general spoken communication, then use the official provider, regulator, university or employer for the real decision.

Key takeaways

• Udine paper B2 First is October 10.
• Udine computer B2 First is October 22.
• Both Udine listings cost EUR 266.50.
• University of Milan splits Speaking October 26 and digital papers October 28.
• Adult B2 First must not be confused with B2 First for Schools.

In this guide: official snapshot | adult october inventory | paper speaking window | computer speaking window | university split date | adult versus for schools | choosing on august 28 | calendar method | booking plan | communication boundary | method | FAQ

Official snapshot

This table is a dated summary. The live primary page, candidate portal and personal invitation control if a date, price, score or assessment instruction changes.

Adult October inventory

Udine's paper session closes September 1 and its computer session closes October 1. Both list EUR 266.50. The University of Milan has a separate open call for the October 26 plus 28 digital route.

Paper Speaking window

The Udine paper date has an October 2 to 11 oral window. A candidate can therefore receive a Speaking appointment before October 10. Travel plans must cover the assigned date, not only the written day.

Computer Speaking window

Udine lists October 14 to 23 around its October 22 computer session. The window extends beyond the nominal test day, which shows why centre confirmation matters.

University split date

The University of Milan publishes Speaking on October 26 and the digital papers on October 28. It states that examination and optional strengthening courses are separate registrations.

Adult versus for Schools

Both qualifications certify B2 and use related formats, but the content audience and centre session are distinct. Book the product named by the receiving organisation and the candidate's age or school route.

Choosing on August 28

The September 1 paper cutoff is close, while the October 1 computer cutoff provides more time. Availability can close earlier, so confirm seats rather than treating the published deadline as a reservation.

How to read a live exam calendar

An exam body's global date, a centre's activated session and a candidate's personal timetable are three different records. The global calendar permits a centre to run a paper session. The centre decides whether to activate it, sets registration and price, and can schedule Speaking on another day. The Confirmation of Entry controls the candidate's final venue and time.

Book from an authorised centre, not a preparation school that merely teaches the qualification. Save the order confirmation and check whether Speaking is inside a date window. A closed paper deadline does not automatically mean the month is lost because a digital centre can publish a later entry cutoff.

Booking and result planning

Work backward from the date the receiving organisation needs a verifiable result. Add the centre's result window, time for score delivery, travel, identification correction and a buffer for a moved session. A test date that falls before an application deadline can still be too late when results arrive afterward.

Use this booking sequence:

1. Confirm the exact qualification and delivery mode accepted by the receiving body.
2. Open the authorised centre page and record written, Speaking and closing dates.
3. Check fee, refund and transfer conditions before payment.
4. Enter identity exactly as it appears on the accepted document.
5. Preserve the Confirmation of Entry and reopen the centre account before travel.

Availability and prices in this guide are a dated snapshot. The live provider page wins if anything changes.

Final verification before acting

Create a dated record of the exact page, route and requirement you used. Save the title, update date, relevant table and confirmation number without treating a screenshot as a substitute for official submission. Reopen the source shortly before the deadline because centre inventory, admissions policy, regulator standards and employer stages can all change.

Use the strictest current instruction when two official pages appear inconsistent, then ask the organisation in writing which rule applies to your route. Do not resolve a conflict by averaging scores, combining test sittings or copying a rule from another programme. Keep application evidence, payment receipts and portal confirmations outside the provider account so access problems do not erase the audit trail.

The safest plan leaves time for one correction cycle. Identity mismatches, provider verification, translation, technical checks and reasonable adjustment requests all take longer when discovered on the final day. A calendar reminder one week before each action creates a useful buffer without inventing an earlier legal deadline.

Communication practice and product boundary

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How we researched this guide

On August 28, 2026, we opened the current primary pages listed below and compared their dates, product names, delivery modes, scores, exemptions and deadlines. Where a live inventory was dynamic, we read the rendered page through the existing authenticated Chrome profile rather than reconstructing unavailable dates from memory.

We separated issuer rules from receiver rules, application from registration, and public process summaries from personal invitations. We did not use private SpeakShark customer data and did not copy protected test or employer assessment questions.

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FAQ

Current listings include adult B2 First on paper in Udine on October 10, computer B2 First in Udine on October 22, and a University of Milan digital session with Speaking October 26 and other papers October 28. Check the current primary page before submitting evidence, paying a fee or starting a live assessment.

ELC Udine lists EUR 266.50 for both its October paper and computer adult B2 First sessions. Another authorised centre can charge a different fee, so candidates should compare the exact booking, venue and refund terms. Check the current primary page before submitting evidence, paying a fee or starting a live assessment.

Udine closes its October 10 paper session on September 1 and its October 22 computer session on October 1. The University of Milan publishes its own call. Capacity can close before a nominal deadline. Check the current primary page before submitting evidence, paying a fee or starting a live assessment.

Not always. Udine uses October 2 to 11 for the paper session and October 14 to 23 for the computer session. The University of Milan explicitly places Speaking on October 26 before its October 28 digital papers. Check the current primary page before submitting evidence, paying a fee or starting a live assessment.

They certify the same CEFR level but are distinct exam products with audience-adjusted content and separate centre sessions. This guide owns adult B2 First. Candidates should not book a for Schools listing unless it is the intended product. Check the current primary page before submitting evidence, paying a fee or starting a live assessment.

No. The University of Milan states that optional strengthening courses and the certification exam are separate activities with separate registration. A candidate can book the exam without buying that course, subject to the centre's eligibility and capacity rules. Check the current primary page before submitting evidence, paying a fee or starting a live assessment.

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Sources

1. University of Milan certifications, checked for the dates, scores and rules used in this guide.
2. ELC Udine dates, checked for the dates, scores and rules used in this guide.
3. IH Milan calendar, checked for the dates, scores and rules used in this guide.
4. Cambridge Italy exam dates, checked for the dates, scores and rules used in this guide.

Dates, prices, scores and selection procedures can change. Confirm the current primary page before acting.