14 April 2026
How to Pass the ARCHED and TIL-A Exams in English
For the past five years, we have helped international students prepare for the architecture entrance exams at Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi), Politecnico di Torino (PoliTo), and other Italian universities. This mission is personal for us because our own team went through these exact exams and successfully graduated, so we have been exactly where you are right now. Back then, we discovered a frustrating reality: official preparation materials in English basically do not exist. Usually, a search only leads to dead links, vague brochures, or textbooks written entirely in Italian that don't help much if you are on the English track. But here is the good news. After years of analysing how these tests are built, we’ve noticed clear patterns and overlaps with other international exams. Alternative study sources for the same question typologies can be quite effective if you know which ones to look for. We have tracked down the best free, open-source resources on the internet that teach the exact skills you need, from spatial reasoning to descriptive geometry. If you would prefer an all-in preparation with our team’s support to guide you, you can always check out our courses. Preparing for an architecture bachelor's in Italy is stressful enough, and our goal is to make this journey as straightforward as possible. Let’s dive in!