Do you cover all the topics in the Arched Test?

Yes! The Knowledge acquired through study section is covered by the History & General Culture course, Mathematics and Physics section is covered by the Math & Physics course, while the rest of the subject are covered via the Reading Comprehension & Logic & Drawing and Representation course Each course, in addition to its namesake subject, provides a partial coverage of the remaining topics by the 4 practice tests are available within every course. Additionally, the Bootcamp contains 7 practice tests.

Are the lessons in-person or online?

The lessons are online, and are conducted through Zoom. A link is sent on the group chat a few minutes before the lesson time.

Can I ask for a refund, if I don’t get into Politecnico di Milano or Politecnico di Torino?

The price paid for the course is for the service provided for the duration of the course, and will not be refunded in the case of a non-passing grade on the Arched & TIL-A tests.

A refund may only be asked in the case of an early withdrawal from the course(s).

Should I take more than one course?

Taking more courses will definitely help you prepare better for the challenges ahead. There is a positive correlation between success and the number of courses taken.

Can I use what I have learned from these courses for anything else?

Apart from preparing you for the Arched and TIL-A tests, the History & General Culture and Math & Physics courses would also prepare you for History of Architecture and Art classes during first and second year of bachelor’s of architecture.

Additionally, the aforementioned courses cover the material of the Ranking Test mandatory for admission to the Bachelor’s of Architecture at the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI Mendrisio). For more info, click here.

Are the Arched and TIL-A Tests the same?

Yes! In fact, both tests share the same number of questions, allocated time, and topics. Both tests are prepared according to the guidelines set by the Italian Ministry of Education (MUR), therefore although administered through different institutions (PoliMI and PoliTO), they share the same structure.

Are there going to be other group lessons?

Yes! You can see the course calendar here. The History & General Culture course, Math & Physics course, and Reading Comprehension & Logic & Drawing and Representation course will repeat 3 times during the academic year (September to July). The Bootcamp, on the other hand, will only be available in July 2026, for a duration of 3.5 weeks.

Are the tests going to be online this year? And when will they be?

The ARCHED Test will be conducted online in 2026. The test in English will take place on July 23rd, 2026 while the test in Italian on July 24th, 2026. You may take the test in both languages (non-EU students taking the test in Italian should submit their language requirement by July 5th, 2026).

The TIL-A test will be conducted in person (in Turin) on July 21st and 22nd, 2026. You may choose either date. It can be taken in one language, albeit the score from the test taken will be considered for programs of both languages.

When should I start the lessons?

It is recommended to start at the earliest possibility. The amount of information to be learned & memorized is fairly significant, therefore the earliest the students starts, the more time they will have in order the to memorize & go-over the information they have learned in the lessons. This is especially true for the Knowledge acquired through study section, therefore it is suggested to start the History & General Culture course at the earliest possible time. A recommended strategy is to start the History & General Culture course in September, Math & Physics course in December, Reading Comprehension & Logic & Drawing and Representation course in March, and the Bootcamp in July – in order to have a continuous study period of 9 months, starting from September and taking you all the way up to the test date.