Standardized Italian language exam that certifies proficiency for non-native speakers, aligned with CEFR levels from A1 to C2, recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and often required for work, study, or residency.
Exam Details
- Owner/Creator
- Università per Stranieri di Perugia (University for Foreigners of Perugia)
- Provider/Administrator
- CVCL – Centre for Evaluation and Language Certification of the University for Foreigners of Perugia
- Official Website(s)
- https://dils.unistrapg.it/home-cvcl
- Exam Types
- • CELI Impatto (A1)
• CELI 1 (A2)
• CELI 2 (B1)
• CELI 3 (B2)
• CELI 4 (C1)
• CELI 5 (C2)
• CELI Adolescenti and CELI Immigrati (special versions) - Structure
- • Reading comprehension
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking - Format
- Paper-based (some pilot CBTs)
• In-person oral component - Results Time
- 1.5 to 2.5 months after exam date
- Scoring System
- Based on CEFR scale
• Scored out of 100
• Minimum 60 points to pass
• Separate pass required in oral and written parts - Certificate Format
- Printed certificate mailed to candidates via test center
- Certificate Validity
- Indefinite
- How to Verify Certificate
- Verification through test center or by contacting CVCL office
- Certificate Authenticity Features
- Secure issue via CVCL and official centers
- Academic Use
- Accepted by Italian universities for admission, especially CELI 3+
- Immigration Use
- CELI 2 required for long-term residence permit and CELI 3+ for Italian citizenship
- Available in Ukraine
- YES
- Available in Gulf Countries
- Rare – some centers in UAE; very limited in other Gulf countries
- Can Be a Test Center
- YES
- Center Requirements
- • Trained and approved staff
• Secure premises
• Capacity for oral and written exam administration - Docs & Photos Needed
- • Room layout
• Equipment specs
• Staff CVs and qualifications
• Sample schedule - Application Process
- Apply through CVC
- Phone Numbers
- 39 075 5746714 - CELI Registrations, Results, and Certificates
39 075 5746510 - centers or institutions interested in offering CELI - General Emails
- certificazioni@unistrapg.it - CELI-related inquiries
