What is LAAS
Since its establishment in 1981, the Federation is administering Palso proficiency tests successfully in four languages.
LAAS (Language Attainment Assessment System) is a system that assesses proficiency in a foreign language.
Laas tests are recognized by the International Certificate Conference (I.C.C.), since they meet international standards.
Laas-Palso exams are conducted in a perfect and unimpeachable way due to our long experience which ensures excellence.
The goal of the Lass-Palso exams is to assess students’ knowledge of foreign languages in an objective and fair manner, based on modern scientific criteria. We also aim to reward positive and progressive approach towards learning a foreign language, to encourage students and to provide Language Schools with data regarding the performance of their students.
Languages and levels
English | First Step |
Pre Α1 | |
Α1 | |
Α2 | |
French | Pre A1 |
A2 | |
German | Pre A1 |
A2 | |
B1 | |
Italian | A2 |
B1 |
Please find below the test mark for each language
English Grades: Pass -Merit – Excellent
Italian Grades: Bene -Molto Bene – Ottimo
French Grades: Assez Bien -Bien – Très Bien
German Grades: Gut -Sehr gut – Ausgezeichnet
and the passing mark is 50% of the total score (individual scores offset).

New reformed PALSO LAAS tests
LAAS TESTS – SAMPLES JULY 2020 EXAMS: First Step | Pre-A1 | A1 | A2
Try the new & reformed LAAS tests live on Liveworksheets!
LAAS exams
Sunday 06/06/2021
Language | Level | Exam fees |
EN | FS
PRE A1 A1 A2 |
30 €
45 € 50 € 55 € |
FR/DE/IT | PRE A1 (FR/DE)
A2 (FR/DE/IT) B1(DE/IT) |
45 €
55 € 55 € |
- Registration period 1/3/2021 – 18/4/2021.
- Online registration for Foreign Language Schools
- Online registration for independent candidates
- Payment
Bank: Piraeus bank
IBAN: GR54 0172 0510 0050 5104 5781 111
Beneficiary: ΠΟΙΚΞΓ
All details of the applicant must appear on the bank deposit receipt. Please, fill the “ “LAAS EXAMS+ AREA” (e.g. LAAS EXAMS -ARTA) - Past papers
- Syllabus
I am a Foreign Language School owner
LAAS – PALSO exams are conducted nationwide by our federation once a year (in May).
The application deadline for candidates, is announced through a circular, which is timely displayed on the Federation’s website.
Foreign Language Schools can sign up their candidates through the e-PALSO platform. or detailed instructions (in Greek), please read our on-line system guide here for Language School Owners. [EL]
Syllabi
English (First Step, PreA1-A1-A2)
Deutsch (PreA1-A2)
Useful documents: ELOT Table to convert Greek alphabet to Latin characters (to translate Greek names).
For more information on the LAAS examinations and the benefits for students and foreign language schools, you can get in touch with your local PALSO association or the PALSO headquarters in Athens.
I am an individual candidate
LAAS – PALSO exams are conducted nationwide by our federation once a year (in May)
The application deadline and all relevant information for candidates is announced through a circular, which is timely displayed on the Federation’s website.
Individual candidates can register on-line through our platform. For detailed instructions (in Greek), please click on this link. For any request concerning your online application, please contact your local PALSO association.
Terms and conditions [EL]