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CELI (Certificazione della Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana)

CELI (Certificazione della Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana)

This diploma is particularly suitable for students who already have Italian language skills. At the end of each school year, they can register for the CELI, an internationally recognised diploma for five language levels. The levels correspond to levels of competence A1-C2, as defined by the European Council’s Common European Framework. Preparation for the exam happens in parallel with regular teaching. 

Course material

Come prepararsi all’esame CELI, Daniela Alessandroni et al, Ed. guru, 2007.

  • CELI 1 (Certificato di Lingua italiana – Niveau 1) A2
  • CELI 2 (Certificato di Lingua italian – Niveau 2) B1
  • CELI 3 (Certificato di Lingua italiana – Niveau 3) B2
  • CELI 4 (Certificato di Lingua italiana – Niveau 4) C1
  • CELI 5 (Certificato di Lingua italiana – Niveau 5) C2
  • CELI 5 DOC (Certificato di Lingua italiana per Docenti – Niveau 5) C2

The Italian Foreign Ministry and the Ministry for Education, Universities and Research recognise the CELI 3 diploma for the registration at Italian universities. 
The CELI 5 is the only valid title that certifies sufficient language skills for teaching in Italian at state and non-state institutions in Italy.