Which Italian language certificate is the best?

More than just one Italian language certification

• CILS from Università per Stranieri di Siena.
• CELI from Università per Stranieri di Perugia.
• CERT.IT from Università di Roma Tre.
• PLIDA from Associazione Dante Alighieri.

How do I get an Italian B1 certificate?

Once you pass the CILS exam, you will get your B1 certificate. To qualify, you need to score at least 11 points in each of the 5 tests, from listening and reading comprehension to written skills. The test totals 100 points and you can retake certain sections after 18 months if you don’t achieve the minimum score.

What is Italian level B1?

The Italian B1 level language certification is an ‘intermediate’ level and means you are proficient enough in the Italian language for everyday interaction to live, study, and work in the community. This certification serves as proof of intermediate competency in the language to the Italian government.

What is A2 Italian?

A2 Level – INTERMEDI Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.

What is B2 in Italian?

B2 Upper-intermediate Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.

How long is B1 Italian?

It means studying at least 2-3 years to reach the B1 level, especially for English native speakers. If you already speak a Romance language it could be different, however studying for the exam is essential.

How long does it take to get B1 Italian?

If your goal is to be able to hold more complex conversations with Italian native speakers without too much of an effort from either party, you want to get to this level. Suggested preparation time to pass B1 level is 240-300 hours, and for B2 320 – 400 hours.

What level of Italian is needed for citizenship?

B1
The CELI level 2 and the CILS B1 citizenship are the necessary levels to obtain Italian citizenship. To obtain level B1 it is necessary to be able to carry out simple conversations on not very complex topics, understanding the main elements of everyday discussions.

What level is A1 Italian?

A1 beginners: At the A1 CEFR level, a language learner: – Can understand and use very basic expressions to satisfy concrete needs. – Can introduce themselves and others, ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people they know and things they have.

What level of citizenship do you need in Italy?

B1 level
Changes to Italian law in December 2018 mean that anyone applying for Italian citizenship through marriage or residence (but not ancestry) must now prove they speak the Italian language to B1 level or higher.

Is there a test for Italian citizenship?

– if you are applying for Italian Citizenship by marriage, since 2018, you must speak Italian and show an adequate knowledge of the language (passing the level B1 test of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFRL). The test is usually held twice a year and it must be taken in person.