There are various language proficiency exams which certify the achieved level of competence in Italian language. These exams are the official Italian language certifications recognizing various levels of language proficiency for foreign speakers of the Italian language, structured into the following language levels:
- A1
- A2
- A2 Immigrazione (for immigration purpose)
- B1
- B1 Cittadinanza (for immigration purpose)
- B2
- C1
- C2
In our Italian language schools students may assess their Italian language qualification, since the Piccola Università Italiana is an authorized examination center for various Italian proficiency exams, covering all above mentioned language levels:
- CILS – examinations of the University of Siena
- CELI – examinations of the University of Perugia
- AIL – examination of the Accademia Italiana di Lingua
In our Campus in Trieste we are authorized to conduct
– the Certificate of Italian as a Foreign Language from the University of Siena (CILS) and
– the Proficiency certificate of Italian language from the University of Perugia (CELI).
In our Campus in Tropea we are authorized to conduct
– the Proficiency certificate of Italian language from the University of Perugia (CELI) and
– the Italian Language Diplomas “Firenze” of the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL).
These certificates for Italian as a foreign language are recognised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the examinations for these certificates are several times a year. Our examination preparation course can either be booked as an Italian intensive course or as private Italian lessons.
CILS: Exam schedule 2020 | Location: Trieste
| Date | Level | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| February 20 | B1 Cittadinanza | €100,00 |
| April 23 | A2 | €40,00 |
| B1 Cittadinanza | €100,00 | |
| B1 Adolescenti | €70,00 | |
| DUE-B2 | €105,00 | |
| June 04 | All levels | |
| July 23 | A2 | €40,00 |
| B1 Cittadinanza | €100,00 | |
| October 22 | A2 | €40,00 |
| B1 Cittadinanza | €100,00 | |
| December 03 | All levels |
CELI 2020: EXAMS DATE
| Date of exam | Type of certificate and level | Inscription Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 16 February | A2 immigrati, B1 cittadinanza | 11 January |
| 08 March | A1, A2, B1, B2 | 1 February |
| 11 May | A2 immigrati, B1 cittadinanza | 5 April |
| 22 June | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 | 17 May |
| 20 July | A2 immigrati, B1 cittadinanza | 18 June |
| 21 September | A2 immigrati, B1 cittadinanza | 17 August |
| 22 November | All levels and types of certificates | 15 October |
