Exam Domains

1 Comprensione della Lettura — Reading (literary, philosophical, and specialised texts; stylistic analysis) 25%

2 Produzione Scritta — Writing (academic essay, literary commentary, critical analysis) 25%

3 Comprensione dell'Ascolto — Listening (complex debates, literary readings, philosophical discussions) 25%

4 Produzione Orale — Speaking (spontaneous, precise argumentation; nuanced register mastery) 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; near-native or mastery-level Italian. Recognised as the highest Italian language certificate for professional and academic purposes worldwide. (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

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