Certifications of proficiency in Italian as a foreign language
There are several certifications of proficiency in Italian as a foreign language offered by Italian universities.
They are addressed to citizens of foreign countries, people with Italian roots living abroad and foreign immigrants living in Italy.
Please click on the below links for further details on the exams offered by each university.
Perugia University for Foreigners (CELI – CIC)
Siena University for Foreigners (CILS)
"Roma Tre" University (IT - ele.IT)
Società "Dante Alighieri"(PLIDA)
Equivalence between the Certifications and the Common European Framework
| Perugia University for Foreigners | Siena University for Foreigners | Roma Tre University | Dante Alighieri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIVELLO C2 Padronanza |
CELI 5 | CILS Quattro-C2 | IT | PLIDA C2 |
| LIVELLO C1 Efficacia |
CELI 4 | CILS Tre-C1 | ------ | PLIDA C1 |
| LIVELLO B2 Progresso |
CELI 3 | CILS Due B2 | ------ | PLIDA B2 |
| LIVELLO B1 Soglia |
CELI 2 | CILS Uno B1 | ele.IT | PLIDA B1 |
| LIVELLO A2 Sopravvivenza |
CELI 1 | CILS A2 | ------ | PLIDA A2 |
| LIVELLO A1 Contatto |
CELI 1 | CILS A1 | ------ | PLIDA A1 |
