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Key Facts: JQCV A1 Exam
The JQCV A1 certificate is issued by the Junta Qualificadora de Coneixements de Valencià, the official language certifying body of the Generalitat Valenciana.
JQCV A1 corresponds to CEFR A1 (beginner) level, the lowest of six proficiency levels defined by the Council of Europe.
The exam costs approximately €14 per sitting in 2026, with fee waivers available for unemployed applicants in the Valencian Community.
Candidates must achieve at least 50% in each of the four components (reading, listening, writing, speaking) to obtain the A1 certificate.
The JQCV offers six certificate levels from A1 through C2, with Suficiència (B2) required for many civil service positions in the Valencian Community.
Valencian (Valencià) is a co-official language of the Valencian Community alongside Spanish, spoken by approximately 2.4 million people.
Candidates who fail a single JQCV component may retake only that component in a future exam session without repeating the full exam.
The JQCV A1 reading and listening sections use multiple-choice questions testing recognition of basic vocabulary, greetings, numbers, and everyday phrases.
JQCV A1 is the beginner-level Valencian language certificate issued by the Generalitat Valenciana, testing basic reading, listening, writing, and speaking in Valencian through a four-component exam.
Sample JQCV A1 Practice Questions
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1Bon dia! (English: Good morning!) Which greeting would you use in the morning in Valencian?
2Gràcies! — De ___. (English: Thank you! — You're ___!) What word completes this standard exchange?
3Com et dius? — Em dic Maria. (English: What is your name? — My name is Maria.) What does 'Em dic' mean?
4On vius? — Visc a ___ (English: Where do you live? — I live in ___) Which word fills the blank correctly?
5Quants anys tens? — Tinc ___ anys. (English: How old are you? — I am ___ years old.) Which verb form is 'tinc'?
6El gat és negre. (English: The cat is black.) What is the definite article used here?
7Una ___ és blava. (English: A ___ is blue.) Which noun fits both the article 'una' and colour 'blava' (feminine)?
8El primer dia de la setmana en Valencian és ___. (English: The first day of the week in Valencian is ___.)
9Avui és divendres. Demà és ___. (English: Today is Friday. Tomorrow is ___.)
10El primer mes de l'any és ___. (English: The first month of the year is ___.)
About the JQCV A1 Exam
The JQCV A1 certificate (Certificat de Coneixements de Valencià, Oral i Escrit) is the entry-level Valencian language qualification issued by the Junta Qualificadora de Coneixements de Valencià, the official certifying body of the Generalitat Valenciana. It certifies beginner-level ability in Valencian — a Romance language closely related to Catalan, co-official alongside Spanish in the Valencian Community of Spain. At A1, candidates demonstrate understanding of very familiar words and phrases, ability to introduce themselves and ask simple questions, and recognition of basic written Valencian in everyday contexts such as signs, menus, and short messages. The exam is offered multiple times per year at authorised centres throughout the Valencian Community and is open to non-native speakers of any nationality. Passing the JQCV A1 is a stepping stone toward higher certificates (A2 through C2) and is useful for newcomers to Valencia wanting to begin engaging with the local language.
Exam sponsor: Junta Qualificadora de Coneixements de Valencià (JQCV) — Generalitat Valenciana. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
35 questions
Time Limit
Approximately 80 minutes total: Reading 30 min, Listening 20 min, Writing 20 min, Speaking 10 min.
Passing Score
Minimum 50% on each of the four components. Candidates failing a single component may resit that component without repeating the full exam.
Exam / Certification Fees
Approximately €14 per sitting (2026 Generalitat Valenciana fee schedule). Fee waivers are available for unemployed applicants and students in certain programmes.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Reading & Listening Comprehension (MCQ)
Very short texts and dialogues testing recognition of basic Valencian vocabulary, greetings, numbers, days, months, and simple everyday phrases.
Writing & Speaking (Productive Skills)
Very short writing tasks (forms, labels) and a brief oral introduction assessed by a JQCV examiner.
Preparing for the JQCV A1 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Minimum 50% on each of the four components. Candidates failing a single component may resit that component without repeating the full exam.
- Exam length: 35 questions
- Time limit: Approximately 80 minutes total: Reading 30 min, Listening 20 min, Writing 20 min, Speaking 10 min.
- Exam / certification fees: Approximately €14 per sitting (2026 Generalitat Valenciana fee schedule). Fee waivers are available for unemployed applicants and students in certain programmes. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JQCV A1 certificate?
The JQCV A1 is the beginner Valencian language certificate issued by the Junta Qualificadora de Coneixements de Valencià (Generalitat Valenciana). It certifies you can understand and use very basic Valencian phrases for self-introduction, shopping, and reading simple signs.
Who administers the JQCV exams?
The Junta Qualificadora de Coneixements de Valencià (JQCV), a body of the Generalitat Valenciana, administers and certifies all JQCV levels from A1 to C2.
How many components does the JQCV A1 exam have?
Four components: Reading comprehension (MCQ, 30 min), Listening comprehension (MCQ, 20 min), Writing (20 min), and Speaking (10 min). You must pass each component separately with at least 50%.
What is the fee for the JQCV A1 exam?
Approximately €14 per sitting in 2026, following the Generalitat Valenciana official fee schedule. Fee reductions or waivers may apply for registered unemployed candidates and certain students.
Is Valencian the same as Catalan?
Valencian (Valencià) and Catalan (Català) are two names for closely related varieties of the same Romance language, with high mutual intelligibility. The Valencian variety uses the standard orthography of the Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua (AVL), which differs slightly from Catalan standard norms.
Can I retake only the component I failed?
Yes. If you pass most JQCV A1 components but fail one (e.g., Writing), you may retake only the failed component in a subsequent session without repeating the full exam.