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50 questions, 110 minutes, the threshold that decides your university. We prepare you with a dedicated tutor and CISIA simulations, in Milan and online.

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Two ways to prepare for the TOLC-I

1-to-1 Preparation

You have ambitious goals, you want a personalised pathway and to start when it suits you

  • Dedicated tutor
  • Personalised study plan
  • Flexible pace: start whenever you want
  • Calibrated to deadlines, target score and chosen university
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Mini Masterclass TOLC-I

You have solid foundations, you want a fixed schedule and to learn alongside students who share your ambitions

  • Small groups (3-7 students) or in a pair
  • Programme structured around the CISIA sessions
  • Placement test to define your starting level
  • Option to join selected parts of the programme
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Vedi confronto completo: 1-a-1 vs gruppo
 One-to-one preparationMini Masterclass
Starting levelUncertain, with specific gaps to fillSolid — you want to push the score higher
PacePersonalised, adapted week by weekFixed, structured calendar
Start dateWhenever you want — no waitingNext intake — enrolment always open
PathwayPlan calibrated to your profile and your target universityStandard programme with shared check-points
InteractionOne-to-one focus with the tutor, maximum individual attentionWorking alongside other students, group dynamic
The challenge

Why choose Up to Ten for the TOLC-I

At the TOLC-I, knowing the maths and physics you learned at school isn''t enough: you need to turn them into a performance against the clock. Our job is exactly that — building the bridge between the concepts you study in class and the way CISIA asks them at the test.

Anna Elsa Paccagnella — Co-Founder, Up to Ten

Anna Elsa Paccagnella

Co-Founder, Head of Education and Business Development

Strategy, not just theory

The TOLC-I isn't just a test of knowledge: it's a test of method, speed and strategy, with penalties for wrong answers.

TOLC-I simulations on a proprietary platform

Timed simulations on our Admission Platform with the real CISIA scoring system: +1/−0.25, transitions between sections, error analysis line by line straight afterwards.

Specialist TOLC-I tutors

We know the recurring question types, the most common traps and the strategies that maximise the score — because we prepare students for the TOLC-I every year.

Path calibrated to your level

Passing the threshold is only the starting point: the Politecnico di Milano expects scores above 65 (above 75 for the most competitive courses). We get you to a competitive score with a safe margin in the rankings — at Polimi, Sapienza or any of the universities that require the TOLC-I.

The pathway

The three phases of your preparation

The tutor builds the pathway and adapts it based on the data the platform generates after every assessment and simulation.

01

Foundation

We map your starting level across every section — maths, logic, science, reading comprehension — and rebuild the basics where needed. The tutor analyses timing, error patterns and critical areas; from there your personalised plan begins, calibrated to your deadlines, your target score and the engineering university you're aiming for (Politecnico, Bologna, Pavia, Bergamo, Brescia, Sapienza, Padova and the other universities that require the TOLC-I). Between lessons the tutor assigns targeted work on our platform, so progress continues at home too.

02

Development

Section-by-section consolidation: trigonometry, analytical geometry, logarithms for maths; mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism for physics; stoichiometry and organic chemistry for science; speed reading and critical analysis for comprehension. Every session tracked in Up to Connect, every mistake reviewed with the tutor. The guided independent work between lessons — exercises and modules calibrated on your errors from the week — is where the speed you need at the TOLC-I gets built.

03

Excellence

The final proving ground: full timed simulations with the official CISIA scoring system — +1 / −0.25 and non-cumulative time across sections. Numerical analysis of result consistency: not just the average score, but the estimated probability of hitting your engineering target on test day. The tutor calibrates the final strategy on this data, from per-section time management to practical preparation for test conditions (TOLC@CASA or TOLC@UNI).

Our approach

The Up to Ten method for the TOLC-I

Our preparation is structured to systematically cover every aspect of the test. Here's what makes our approach effective.

01

Initial analysis and personalized plan

We start with a comprehensive diagnostic test to identify your strengths and areas for improvement. Not everyone has the same gaps: some need to strengthen math, others physics, others need to work on speed. Based on your profile, we build a calibrated study plan.

02

Mathematics — the heart of the test

Focus on trigonometry, analytical geometry, calculus, and fast problem solving, without forgetting algebra: the essential toolkit for every good engineer. We dedicate significant time to math, with differentiated paths based on your school curriculum. Focus on fast solving methods and speed calculation techniques.

03

Logic and sciences (physics and chemistry)

Logic: rapid reasoning techniques and pattern recognition. Sciences: physics for 70%, chemistry for 30%, with emphasis on key concepts and the most frequent TOLC-I question types.

04

Reading comprehension and English

Reading comprehension: speed reading strategies and critical analysis to answer confidently within tight time limits. English: targeted preparation to avoid additional academic obligations — an optional but strategic section for your university path.

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Exam structure

Structure of the TOLC-I

 
Maths
Logic
Science
Comprehension
English (opt.)opz
Questions2010101030
Time50min20min20min20min15min
ArgomentiArithmetic and algebra, Geometry, Analytic geometry, Trigonometry, Logarithms and exponentials, StatisticsLogical reasoning, Patterns and sequences, InferencesMechanics, Optics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Chemistry and the structure of matter, Stoichiometry, Organic chemistry, Solutions and pH, Oxidation-reductionReading complex texts, Critical analysis, Semantic inferencesGrammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension

+1 correct, −0.25 wrong, 0 unanswered

Fonte: Official CISIA syllabus

  • Politecnico di Milano (as an alternative to the TOL)
  • Politecnico di Torino
  • Politecnico di Bari
  • Università Politecnica delle Marche
  • Sapienza Università di Roma
  • Università di Roma Tor Vergata
  • Università di Bologna
  • Università di Padova
  • Università di Pavia
  • Università di Pisa
  • Università di Bergamo
  • Università di Brescia
  • Università di Parma
  • Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia
  • Università di Ferrara
  • Università di Trento
  • Università di Genova
  • Università di Firenze
  • Università di Siena
  • Università di Cassino
  • Università di Salerno
  • Università di Catania
  • Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Università della Calabria
  • Università di Messina
  • Università di Palermo
  • Università di Cagliari
  • Università di Sassari
  • Università del Salento
  • Università di Udine
  • Università di Trieste
  • Università di Verona
  • Università dell'Insubria
  • + over 30 CISIA universities
92%

Our students admitted to their chosen degree programme

Up to Ten internal data

66,000+

TOLC-I administered in 2024

CISIA 2024

332

Degree programmes that require the TOLC-I

CISIA 2024

Logic

Hardest section — where students lose the most points on average

CISIA 2024 analysis

Politecnico di Milano admission

TOL or TOLC-I? How it works at Polimi

The Politecnico di Milano accepts two routes into engineering: the TOL (Polimi's own test) and the TOLC-I (CISIA test, also accepted by more than 40 other universities). The TOLC-I score is converted to a 100-point scale. The minimum eligibility threshold at Polimi is 30/100. With 75/100 in fourth year of high school you get early admission. The SAT is a third route recognised by Polimi, particularly useful if you're also considering universities abroad. Our preparation covers all three paths.

TOL

Polimi''s own test
  • Valid only for Politecnico di Milano
  • Scored on a 0-100 scale
  • Duration ~90 minutes
  • Early and standard windows
  • Polimi eligibility: ≥ 30/100

TOLC-I

CISIA multi-university test
  • Valid for Polimi (converted) + over 40 universities
  • Score 0-50 (converted to a 100-point scale)
  • Duration 110 minutes
  • CISIA sessions year-round
  • Polimi eligibility: ≥ 30/100 (equivalent)

The context: the national TOLC-I average sits around 20/50. At the Politecnico di Milano the eligibility threshold is 30/100 (converted TOLC-I), but to be competitive in the ranking you need a score above 65, and above 75 for the most sought-after courses (Aerospace, Computer Science, Biomedical). Preparing with a structured pathway makes the difference between clearing the threshold and aiming for the engineering course you actually want.

Opportunity for fourth-year high school students

Early admission with score ≥ 75/100

If you're in the penultimate year of high school, you can sit the TOL or the TOLC-I early. With a TOL score ≥ 75/100 (or a converted TOLC-I ≥ 75/100) you secure early admission to the Politecnico di Milano for the academic year following your diploma.

If you score between 30 and 75, the result remains valid for ranking purposes when you enrol.

Many of our students start in fourth year precisely to close out the admission piece early — so they sit their final exams with a clear head, already knowing they're in.

Source: polimi.it/futuri-studenti — admission call

The platform

TOLC-I simulations on our proprietary platform

Our simulation platform reproduces real test conditions with updated questions and detailed results analysis.

Up to Admission — post-simulation analysis
  • True-to-test simulations: 50 questions in 110 minutes, +1 / −0.25, non-cumulative time across sections
  • Data-driven standardised approach — less guesswork, decisions guided by numbers
  • Proctoring system: simulations run in conditions comparable to the official TOLC@CASA
  • Configurable accommodations: extra time and support tools for students with SLD or special educational needs, aligned with the tutor''s adapted teaching
FAQ

FAQ about TOLC-I

We recommend 3-4 months for complete, stress-free preparation. For those with strong foundations, we offer shorter intensive programs.
It depends on the engineering university. At the Politecnico di Milano the eligibility threshold is 30/100 (converted TOLC-I). At the University of Bergamo you need at least 12/30 in Maths+Logic and 3/10 in Science to avoid the OFA; at Brescia, 18/50 overall. Thresholds change every academic year: we help you set the target for the university you're interested in and its deadlines.
Yes. The TOLC-I can be retaken once per calendar month through CISIA. We prepare specific strategies to hit your goal even with a multi-attempt path: the first session often serves to measure your level under real conditions, the later ones to consolidate or improve your score in the areas where you lost points.
Absolutely. We prepare you both for the TOLC@UNI (in person at the university) and for the TOLC@CASA (remote): we include specific technical preparation for the remote test, managing your environment and getting familiar with the checks required before the test begins.
Access to our proprietary Up to Admission platform with over 1,000 TOLC-I questions structured by topic and difficulty, full simulations with official scoring, targeted notes per section and quick-review sheets. Every exercise is tracked on Up to Connect: scores, times, error patterns.
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We dedicate significant time to mathematics, with differentiated paths based on the curriculum covered at school as the starting baseline. Focus on fast solving methods and speed calculation techniques.
Yes. The Politecnico di Milano accepts the TOLC-I as an alternative to its own TOL. The TOLC-I score (0-50) is converted to a 100-point scale and the minimum eligibility threshold is 30/100. We prepare you for both the Polimi TOL and the TOLC-I — so you choose the best strategy based on the universities you're aiming for.
The TOL is the Politecnico di Milano's own test, used only by Polimi. The TOLC-I is the CISIA test used by over 40 Italian universities (Polimi included, as an alternative). The TOL lasts ~90 minutes; the TOLC-I 110 minutes across 4 mandatory sections + optional English. Our preparation covers both: you can run them in parallel without having to pick one upfront. For those also considering universities abroad, we also prepare the SAT, accepted by Polimi as a third route in.
Yes, both are open to penultimate-year students. At the Politecnico di Milano, with a TOL score ≥ 75/100 (or a converted TOLC-I ≥ 75/100) you secure early admission for the academic year following your diploma — before you even sit your final exams. Many of our students start preparation in fourth year precisely to play this card straight away.
The OFA (Additional Academic Obligation) is a debt assigned at enrolment when the TOLC-I score is below the threshold set by the university. Thresholds vary: UniBg asks for ≥ 12/30 in Maths+Logic and ≥ 3/10 in Science; UniBs ≥ 18/50. If you don't clear the threshold you can still enrol, but you'll have to make up the OFA during your first year. We prepare you to avoid the OFA at the university you're targeting.
Three modes. Our base is in Milan at via Giuseppe Frua 21/6 (De Angeli area); we also offer online preparation with the same quality and real-time tracking on Up to Connect, and home tutoring in Milan with the same dedicated tutor. Many TOLC-I students follow a mixed format: in-person in Milan for simulations and strategic boosters, online for weekly lessons.

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The TOLC tests are administered by CISIA (Consorzio Interuniversitario Sistemi Integrati per l'Accesso). Up to Ten is an independent preparation service, not affiliated with, authorised or endorsed by CISIA, which has not produced or reviewed the content of this page.