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CELI 4 (C1 — Avanzato) (CELI 4) Exam Blueprint

CELI 4

CELI / CILS

240 minDuration
60Passing Score
1Languages
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Exam Domains

1 Comprensione della Lettura — Reading (academic, literary, and specialised texts; inferential reading) 25%
2 Produzione Scritta — Writing (analytical report, critical essay, formal professional correspondence) 25%
3 Comprensione dell'Ascolto — Listening (academic lectures, complex interviews, specialised discussions) 25%
4 Produzione Orale — Speaking (sustained argumentation, nuanced discussion, professional register) 25%

Exam Details

Online ProctoringNot available
ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID (passport, national identity card, or equivalent) required at the exam centre.
RenewalNot required -- CELI and CILS certificates have lifetime validity — they do not expire.
PrerequisitesNone; recommended ~700+ hours of Italian study. Recognised for professional and academic purposes across Italy and internationally. (recommended)
Retake PolicyNo official waiting period. Candidates may re-sit at the next available exam session (exams held 2–4 times per year depending on centre and level).
LanguagesItalian

Official Study Resources

practice examCELI Esempi di Prove d'Esame (Official Sample Papers) (free)
practice examCILS Materiali di Preparazione (Official Sample Papers) (free)
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