Italian - Università di Perugia - CELI

alpha beta piccadilly is an authorised exam centre for the CELI exams of the University of Perugia.

CELI certificates are recognised as qualifications by universities and employers all over the world and are also recognised in South Tyrol as a valid alternative to the South Tyrolean bilingual exam. alpha beta piccadilly organises preparation courses for CELI exams.

All Perugia exams are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1 - C2).

Results will be available online ca. 3 months after the exam date, while certificates are usually sent 8 months after the exam date.
 

Dates & costs

In the exam calendar, you can find all the information you need regarding exam dates, registration deadlines and prices.

Dates & costs

Candidates can enrol directly online. 
CELI Impatto A 1
At CELI Impatto level the aim is to establish whether the candidate has the necessary skills to make contact at an introductory level.

The linguistic skills required by a candidate for the CELI Impatto exam are based on level A 1 of the Common European Framework for languages.

CELI Impatto is divided into four parts:
- Reading comprehension
- Writing
  Time available for these two parts: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Listening
- Speaking
  Time available for these two parts: 5/6 minutes

further information and sample papers

For further information about enrolments and exam dates please contact celi@alphabeta.it.

We don’t offer this exam.
CELI 1 - A 2
At level 1 (CELI 1) the candidate should have the necessay linguistic skills to 'survive' in Italian, that is to be able to start to integrate in an Italian speaking social and/or work context. The linguistic skills required by a candidate for the CELI 1 exam are based on level A 2 of the Common European Framework for languages.

CELI 1 is recognised in South Tyrol as being equivalent to the local bilingual examination D

CELI 1 is divided into four parts:
- Reading comprehension
- Writing
Time available for these two parts: 2 hours
- Listening: 20 minutes
- Speaking: 10 minutes + 10 minutes preparation
The candidates' ability to express themselves and to interact in Italian is evaluated by two examiners.

further information und practice test

For further information about enrolments and exam dates please contact celi@alphabeta.it.

We don’t offer this exam.
 
CELI 2 - B 1
At CELI 2 level candidates have to demonstrate they have sufficient linguistic skills to be able to interact with ease in predictable Italian speaking social and work contexts. The linguistic skills required by a candidate for the CELI 2 exam are based on level B 1 of the Common European Framework for languages. CELI 2 is recognised in South Tyrol as being equivalent to the local bilingual examination C.

CELI 2 is divided into four parts:
- Reading comprehension
- Writing
Time available for these two parts: 2 hours
- Listening (20 minutes)
- Speaking (15 minutes + 10 minutes preparation). The candidates' ability to express themselves and to interact in Italian is evaluated by two examiners.

further information and sample paper

Exam dates: See exam calendar

Enrolment form

Cost of exam: € 152
(Cost of retaking only one part of the exam: € 92)

Candidates with special needs
In the event of special needs (candidates who are hearing impaired, dyslexic, etc.), candidates are requested to communicate this information when enrolling, attaching a copy of a medical certificate.
 
Absence
Candidates who, due to serious health or work reasons, are unable to attend the exam session for which they are registered, must send the school (on the day of the exam) a valid document that can justify their absence (e.g. medical certificate, employer's statement, etc.)
In this case, the candidate is not entitled to a refund of the fees paid, but can instead enroll free of charge in the next available exam session, at the same exam centre.
 
Retaking part of the exam
If a candidate fails only the first part of the exam (reading + writing + listening), or only the second part (speaking), it is possible to retake only the failed part within one year, paying 70% of the fees.
 
Results
The results will be published approximately 3 months after the exam.
To check the results, connect to this page (managed by the University of Perugia), enter the matriculation number received on the day of the exam and your date of birth. Once the results have been published, a provisional certificate can be downloaded from the same page (pending the original certificate).
 
Certificates
The printing of the certificates depends exclusively on the University of Perugia. Candidates will be notified by email when the certificates are available at alpha beta piccadilly.
 
CELI 3 - B 2
At CELI 3 level candidates should have sufficient linguistic skills not only to be able to travel with ease around Italy, but also to enrol for a course or to work in Italy. The linguistic skills required by a candidate for the CELI 3 exam are based on level B 2 of the Common European Framework for languages. CELI 3 is recognised in South Tyrol as being equivalent to the local bilingual examination B

CELI 3 is divided into five parts:
- Reading comprehension
- Writing
Time available for these two parts: 2 hours and 15 minutes
- Lingusitic competence
  Time available for this part: 45 minutes
- Listening comprehension
  Time available for this part: 25 minutes
- Speaking
  Time available for this part: 15 minutes + 10 minutes preparation. The candidates ability to express themselves and to interact in Italian is evaluated by two examiners.

further information and sample paper

Exam dates:
- March (enrolment deadline end of January)
- June (enrolment deadline end of April)
- November (enrolment deadline end of September)

Enrolments: at alpha beta piccadilly Bolzano / Bozen and Merano / Meran

Enrolment form

Cost of exam: € 152
(Cost of retaking just one part of the exam: € 92)

Preparation courses: we offer preparation courses for this exam

Candidates with special needs
In the event of special needs (candidates who are hearing impaired, dyslexic, etc.), candidates are requested to communicate this information when enrolling, attaching a copy of a medical certificate.
 
Absence
Candidates who, due to serious health or work reasons, are unable to attend the exam session for which they are registered, must send the school (on the day of the exam) a valid document that can justify their absence (e.g. medical certificate, employer's statement, etc.)
In this case, the candidate is not entitled to a refund of the fees paid, but can instead enroll free of charge in the next available exam session, at the same exam centre.
 
Retaking part of the exam
If a candidate fails only the first part of the exam (reading + writing + listening), or only the second part (speaking), it is possible to retake only the failed part within one year, paying 70% of the fees.
 
Results
The results will be published approximately 3 months after the exam.
To check the results, connect to this page (managed by the University of Perugia), enter the matriculation number received on the day of the exam and your date of birth. Once the results have been published, a provisional certificate can be downloaded from the same page (pending the original certificate).
 
Certificates
The printing of the certificates depends exclusively on the University of Perugia. Candidates will be notified by email when the certificates are available at alpha beta piccadilly.

 
CELI 4 - C 1
At CELI 4 level candidates should have sufficient linguistic skills to be able to sign up for a first degree or a postgraduate degree at an Italian speaking university. The linguistic skills required by a candidate for the CELI 4 exam are based on level C 1 of the Common European Framework for languages. CELI 4 is recognised in South Tyrol as being equivalent to the local bilingual examination A.

CELI 4 is divided into five parts:
- Reading comprehension
- Writing
Time available for these two parts: 2 hours and 45 minutes
- Linguistic competence
  Time available for this part: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Listening
  Time available for this part: 25 minutes
- Speaking
  Time available for this part: 20 minutes + 10 minutes preparation. The candidates ability to express themselves and to interact in Italian is evaluated by two examiners.

further information and sample paper 

Exam dates:
- June (enrolment deadline end of April)
- November (enrolment deadline end of September)

Enrolments: at alpha beta piccadilly Bolzano / Bozen and Merano / Meran

enrolment form

Cost of exam: € 152
(Cost of retaking only one part of the exam: € 92)

Preparation courses: we offer preparation courses for this exam

Candidates with special needs
In the event of special needs (candidates who are hearing impaired, dyslexic, etc.), candidates are requested to communicate this information when enrolling, attaching a copy of a medical certificate.
 
Absence
Candidates who, due to serious health or work reasons, are unable to attend the exam session for which they are registered, must send the school (on the day of the exam) a valid document that can justify their absence (e.g. medical certificate, employer's statement, etc.)
In this case, the candidate is not entitled to a refund of the fees paid, but can instead enroll free of charge in the next available exam session, at the same exam centre.
 
Retaking part of the exam
If a candidate fails only the first part of the exam (reading + writing + listening), or only the second part (speaking), it is possible to retake only the failed part within one year, paying 70% of the fees.
 
Results
The results will be published approximately 3 months after the exam.
To check the results, connect to this page (managed by the University of Perugia), enter the matriculation number received on the day of the exam and your date of birth. Once the results have been published, a provisional certificate can be downloaded from the same page (pending the original certificate).
 
Certificates
The printing of the certificates depends exclusively on the University of Perugia. Candidates will be notified by email when the certificates are available at alpha beta piccadilly.
CELI 5 - C 2
At CELI 5 level candidates should have sufficient linguistic ability to integrate themselves successfully into any Italian speaking context, whether to do with work, study or social life, understanding and using appropriate language, metaphors and idioms. The linguistic skills required by a candidate for the CELI 5 exam are based on level C 2 of the Common European Framework for languages.

CELI 5 is divided into five parts:
- Reading comprehension
- Writing
Time available for these two parts: 2 hours and 45 minutes
- Linguistic competence
  Time available for this part: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Listening
  Time available for this part: 30 minutes
- Speaking
  Time available for this part: 20 minutes + 10 minutes preparation. The candidates ability to express themselves and to interact in Italian is evaluated by two examiners.

further information and practice exam

We don’t offer this exam.
 
CELI Impatto Immigrati A 1
CELI – Impatto Immigrati, was developed by the Centro per la Valutazione e la Certificazione Linguistica (CVCL) of the Università per Stranieri di Peruga in order to certify language skills at level A 1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is an exam which was developed to deal specifically with attesting the level of Italian at a low level for adult immigrants with a low level of schooling. The emphasis on this exam is testing the ability to establish social contact using simple formulaic phrases.

CELI – Impatto Immigrati is divided into four parts:
- Reading comprehension
- Writing (e.g.: filling in a form)
Time available for these two parts: 1 hour
- Listening
- Speaking
Time available for these two parts: 5/6 minutes

further information & practice test

We don’t offer this exam.
CELI Impatto Immigrati A 2
CELI – Impatto Immigrati, was developed by the Centro per la Valutazione e la Certificazione Linguistica (CVCL) of the Università per Stranieri di Peruga in order to certify language skills at level A 2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is an exam which was developed to deal specifically with attesting the level of Italian at a low level for adult immigrants with a low level of schooling. The emphasis on this exam is testing the ability to establish social contact using simple formulaic phrases.

CELI – Impatto Immigrati A 2 is divided into four parts:
- Reading comprehension
- Writing (e.g.: filling in a form)
Time available for these two parts: 75 minutes
- Listening (15 minutes)
- Speaking (8/9 minutes)

further information & practice test

We don’t offer this exam.
CELI 1i
CELI 1i, was developed by the Centro per la Valutazione e la Certificazione Linguistica (CVCL) of the Università per Stranieri di Peruga in order to certify language skills at level A 2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It tests knowledge of the Italian language at an elementary level. The candidate must possess the necessary skills to interact in recurrent everyday communicative situations.

The CELI 1i certificate can be used in South Tyrol for the acquisition of the A2 bilingualism certificate (Patentino A2) and for the long-term residence permit.

CELI 1i is divided into four parts:
- Reading comprehension
- Writing (e.g.: filling in a form)
Time available for these two parts: 1 hour
- Listening
- Speaking
Time available for these two parts: 5/6 minutes

further information and sample paper

Exam dates: See exam calendar

Enrolment form

Cost of exam: € 152
(Cost of retaking only one part of the exam: € 92)

Candidates with special needs
In the event of special needs (candidates who are hearing impaired, dyslexic, etc.), candidates are requested to communicate this information when enrolling, attaching a copy of a medical certificate.
 
Absence
Candidates who, due to serious health or work reasons, are unable to attend the exam session for which they are registered, must send the school (on the day of the exam) a valid document that can justify their absence (e.g. medical certificate, employer's statement, etc.)
In this case, the candidate is not entitled to a refund of the fees paid, but can instead enroll free of charge in the next available exam session, at the same exam centre.
 
Retaking part of the exam
If a candidate fails only the first part of the exam (reading + writing + listening), or only the second part (speaking), it is possible to retake only the failed part within one year, paying 70% of the fees.
 
Results
The results will be published approximately 3 months after the exam.
To check the results, connect to this page (managed by the University of Perugia), enter the matriculation number received on the day of the exam and your date of birth. Once the results have been published, a provisional certificate can be downloaded from the same page (pending the original certificate).
 
Certificates
The printing of the certificates depends exclusively on the University of Perugia. Candidates will be notified by email when the certificates are available at alpha beta piccadilly.
CELI 2i - B1 - citizenship
CELI – Impatto Immigrati, was developed by the Centro per la Valutazione e la Certificazione Linguistica (CVCL) of the Università per Stranieri di Peruga in order to certify language skills at level B 1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is an exam which was developed to deal specifically with attesting the level of Italian at a low level for adult immigrants with a low level of schooling. The emphasis on this exam is testing the ability to establish social contact using simple formulaic phrases.

The CELI 2i certificate can be used in South Tyrol for the acquisition of the B1 bilingualism certificate (Patentino B1) and is required by the Italian state for the acquisition of citizenship.

CELI 2i is divided into four parts:
- Reading comprehension
- Writing
Time available for these two parts: 2 hours
- Listening (20 minutes)
- Speaking (15 minutes + 10 minutes preparation)
Candidates are assessed individually by two examiners on their ability to express themselves and interact in Italian. Candidates must introduce themselves, describe images in an analytical manner, answer open-ended questions of an intercultural nature and civics topics, perform a role play and interact with the examiner with the aid of supporting material, which is handed to the candidate approximately 10 minutes before the start of the test.

further information & practice test

Exam dates: See exam calendar

Enrolment form

Cost of exam: € 152
(Cost of retaking only one part of the exam: € 92)

Candidates with special needs
In the event of special needs (candidates who are hearing impaired, dyslexic, etc.), candidates are requested to communicate this information when enrolling, attaching a copy of a medical certificate.
 
Absence
Candidates who, due to serious health or work reasons, are unable to attend the exam session for which they are registered, must send the school (on the day of the exam) a valid document that can justify their absence (e.g. medical certificate, employer's statement, etc.)
In this case, the candidate is not entitled to a refund of the fees paid, but can instead enroll free of charge in the next available exam session, at the same exam centre.
 
Retaking part of the exam
If a candidate fails only the first part of the exam (reading + writing + listening), or only the second part (speaking), it is possible to retake only the failed part within one year, paying 70% of the fees.
 
Results
The results will be published approximately 3 months after the exam.
To check the results, connect to this page (managed by the University of Perugia), enter the matriculation number received on the day of the exam and your date of birth. Once the results have been published, a provisional certificate can be downloaded from the same page (pending the original certificate).
 
Certificates
The printing of the certificates depends exclusively on the University of Perugia. Candidates will be notified by email when the certificates are available at alpha beta piccadilly.

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