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.

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.
 

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: € 127
(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.
 

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: € 132
(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.

 

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 practice exam 

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: € 137
(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.

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

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

​Cost of exam: € 157

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

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

The CIC Intermediate exam certifies that the candidate has sufficient knowledge of Italian to be able to work and communicate within a company in an autonomous manner within the linmits of their normal working environment. The linguistic skills required by a candidate for the CELI Impatto exam are based on level B 1 of the Common European Framework for languages. Italian learners at this level are able to deal with Italian clients and suppliers as secretaries or switchboard operators; are able to work in distribution giving simple technical instructions.

CIC Intermedio - B 1 is divided into five parts:
- Reading Comprension (45 minutes)
- Writing (20 minutes)
- Listening (30 minutes)
- Speaking (15 minutes)
  The candidate's ability to express him or herself and to interact in Italian is evaluated by two examiners. Questions of a personal and a non-personal nature are asked and candidates are expected to interact with the examiner using the support material which they are given 10 minutes before the test. This material is based on Business Italian but does not require any specfic technical knowledge.
- Grammar & Vocabulary (20 minutes)

further information and sample paper

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

The CIC Advanced exam attests that candidates can operate autonomously within a company even in higher positions, maintaining constant contact with clients, suppliers or Italian partners, being able to interact in any given situation on any subject. The linguistic skills required by a candidate for the CELI Impatto exam are based on level C 1 of the Common European Framework for languages. See also ALTE level 4 for a description of typical work abilities at this level. The CIC Avanzato exam utilises exercises and activities that are typical of those done by somebody working in an Italian speaking environment.

CIC Avanzato C 1 is divided into five parts:
- Reading Comprension (60 minutes)
- Writing (1 hour and 30 minutes) 
- Listening (30 minutes)
- Grammar & Vocabulary (35 minutes)
- Speaking (15 minutes) 
  The candidate's ability to express him or herself and to interact in Italian is evaluated by two examiners. Questions of a personal and a non-personal nature are asked and candidates are expected to interact with the examiner using the support material which they are given 10 minutes before the test. This material is based on Business Italian but does not require any specfic technical knowledge.

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