PLIDA: Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri

Exam Details

Owner/Creator

Società Dante Alighieri

Provider/Administrator

PLIDA Office, Società Dante Alighieri

Official Website(s)

https://plida.dante.global/it?redirect_from=plida

Exam Types

• PLIDA A1 to C2 (general CEFR levels)
• PLIDA B1 Cittadinanza (Italian citizenship)
• PLIDA Juniores (ages 13–18)
• PLIDA Commercial (for business use; less common)

Structure

• Listening comprehension
• Reading comprehension
• Writing
• Speaking

Format

Paper-based; in-person at authorized centers

Results Time

Around 45–60 days after the test date

Scoring System

30 points per skill; 18/30 required to pass each part
• Can retake individual skills if failed

Certificate Format

Printed certificate issued by Società Dante Alighieri

Certificate Validity

Indefinite

How to Verify Certificate

Contact PLIDA administration or local test center; no public database for verification

Certificate Authenticity Features

Certificates issued with secure serial numbers and registered at PLIDA HQ

Academic Use

Accepted by many Italian universities for entry or course placement (especially B2 or higher)

Immigration Use

• B1 required for Italian citizenship
• A2 accepted for long-term residency permit

Available in Ukraine

YES

Available in Gulf Countries

YES

Can Be a Test Center

YES

Center Requirements

• Official affiliation with Società Dante Alighieri
• Language teaching background
• Secure facilities for exam administration

Docs & Photos Needed

• Application form
• Room layout photos
• Equipment checklist
• CVs of examiners and proctors

Application Process

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Phone Numbers

39 06 6873 694 / 695 - PLIDA Central Office

General Emails

plida@dante.global - general inquiries