The certificate of the Italian Language (CELI)

The certificate of the Italian Language (CELI) is a title that accredits the degree of linguist competence and control of Italian given by the University for Foreigners of Perugia, the most prestigious institution in the field of teaching Italian as a foreign language.

Levels

CELI Impatto (level A1)

CELI 1 (level A2)    

CELI 2 (level B1)

CELI 3 (level B2)

CELI 4 (level C1)

CELI 5 (level C2)

CERTIFICATE OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE - LEVEL 1 

The examination for CELI 1 tests the knowledge of Italian at an elementary level which would enable the candidate to survive in an Italian-speaking environment. The examination for CELI 1 is based on the Council of Europe's Waystage specifications. Candidates must possess the necessary ability to fulfil the essential communicative requirements of normal everyday situations. The examination consists of a set of four components: reading comprehension, writing, listening comprehension, speaking.

CERTIFICATE OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE - LEVEL 2 

The examination for CELI 2 is based on the Council of Europe's Threshold specifications. Candidates must show a knowledge of Italian which would allow them to interact in basic social situations in an Italian-speaking environment. The examination consists of a set of four components: reading comprehension, writing, listening comprehension, speaking.

CERTIFICATE OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE - LEVEL 3

The examination for CELI 3 tests the knowledge of Italian at an intermediate level. Candidates must possess the language skills necessary to deal with simple tasks and social situations in everyday life. The examination for CELI 3 is based on the Council of Europe's Vantage specifications. The examination consists of a set of five components: reading comprehension, writing, structural competence, listening comprehension, speaking.

CERTIFICATE OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE - LEVEL 4 

The examination for CELI 4 tests the knowledge of Italian at an advanced level. Candidates must possess the language skills necessary to function fully inside an Italian-speaking environment, even in work or study situations. The examination consists of a set of five components: reading comprehension, writing, structural competence, listening comprehension, speaking.

CERTIFICATE OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE - LEVEL 5 

The examination for CELI 5 tests the knowledge of Italian at an advanced level. Candidates must possess the language skills necessary to interact in any social and professional context. The examination consists of a set of five components: reading comprehension, writing, structural competence, listening comprehension, speaking.