In Catalonia, official Aranese/Occitan language certification tests for the 2025-2026 academic year have begun in Vielha, the capital of Val d'Aran, and in Barcelona.
The exams are organised by the Conselh Generau d’Aran, the governing body of Val d'Aran. They give candidates a formal way to certify their level of Aranese, a variety of Occitan spoken in Val d'Aran.
Holding the tests in both the Pyrenees and Barcelona is meant to make access easier for candidates, including people who live outside the valley. Aranese has co-official status in Catalonia alongside Catalan and Spanish.
The certification system covers different levels of language competence, so speakers can present their skills for work or personal reasons. The tests are part of wider efforts to support the language in education, administration and daily life.
The Conselh Generau d’Aran has not yet set out the next examination dates or registration details in the article source. For related Catalonia coverage, see our news page.
