| Test |
Language of speciality |
Language of communication |
| Elementary Level (TEL/A1).
https://gct.msu.ru/docs/A1_test.pdf |
ELEMENTARY LEVEL of communicative competence in Russian enabling the applicant to satisfy minimal communicative needs in a limited number of everyday situations. |
| Basic Level (TBL/A2).
https://english.spbu.ru/images/TLCdoc/TBU.pdf |
BASIC LEVEL of communicative competence in Russian enabling to satisfy basic communicative needs in everyday life and cultural area. |
| First Certification Level (TORFL-I/B1).
https://english.spbu.ru/images/TLCdoc/TRKI-1.pdf |
Certificate of this level is required for admission to Russian institutions of higher education |
It certifies an INTERMEDIATE LEVEL of communicative competence enabling the applicant to communicate on social, cultural, academic and professional matters. |
| The 2nd Level Certificate (TORFL-II /В2).
https://english.spbu.ru/images/TLCdoc/TRKI-2.pdf |
Certificate of this level is required for obtaining Bachelor’s / Master’s degree upon graduation from Russian institutions of higher education (excluding a degree in Linguistics). |
It certifies an ADVANCED LEVEL of communicative competence enabling the applicant to satisfy communicative needs in all areas of communication and carry out professional activity in Russian in the following fields: The Humanities (excluding Linguistics), Engineering and Techniques, Natural sciences, etc. |
| The 3rd Level Certificate (TORFL-III /C1).
https://english.spbu.ru/images/TLCdoc/TRKI-3.pdf |
Certificate of this level is required for obtaining Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics upon graduation from Russian institutions of higher education. |
It certifies a HIGH LEVEL of communicative competence, enabling the applicant to satisfy communicative needs in all areas of communication and carry out professional activity in Russian as a specialist-philologist, a translator, an editor, a journalist and a diplomat. |
| The 4th Level Certificate (TORFL-IV/C2).
https://english.spbu.ru/images/TLCdoc/TRKI-4.pdf |
Certificate of this level is required for obtaining Master’s degree in Linguistics upon graduation from Russian institutions of higher education. |
It certifies a FLUENT LEVEL of Russian close to that of a native speakers and sufficient for business communication. It enables the holder to conduct all kinds of teaching and research activities in the field of the Russian language. |
