CELI Italian exams – your springboard to international success
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TheCELI exam(Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana) is an internationally recognized certificate for Italian as a foreign or second language. It assesses language skills in the areasof listening, reading, writing, and speakingand is based on the proficiency levels of theCommon European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): CELI 1, CELI 2, CELI 3, CELI 4, and CELI 5.

TheCELI certificateis recognized worldwide byeducational institutions, employers, and government agencies, and serves as proof of language proficiency forprofessional purposes, academic studies, or residence in Italy.

You can find all the information regardingCELI exam dates, registration, and the requirementsfor levels CELI 1 through CELI 5 below.

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Here you will find all the important information about the individual CELI exam levels, including exam dates, duration, and fees.

More about our CELI exams in Basel

Learn more about our CELI exams in Basel!

Celi Impatto – A1
Celi 1 – A2
Celi 2 – B1
Celi 3 – B2
Celi 4 – C1
Celi 5 – C2

The exam lasts for all levels:

Written exam – 2 hours
Listening comprehension – 20 minutes
Oral exam – 10 minutes

CELI Ordinario:Standard exam without specialization, recommended for people aged 16 and over (A1–C2)
CELI Adolescenti:For young people aged between 13 and 17 (A2–B2)
CELI Immigranti:For migration-related purposes (A1–B1)

The number of exam places is limited. Please register early using theregistration formor directly at our office.
Please refer to the table"Exam dates & registration deadlines" for the respective registration deadlines.

Unfortunately, registrations received after this datecannot be considered.

The examination fee must be paid by the end of the registration period.

Cancellations before the deadline will incur a processing fee of CHF 30.
Cancellations after the deadline will result in thefullexamination feebeing charged.
Cancellations can only be made by email.

In principle, this is only possible after the registration deadline has expired inthe case of illness confirmed by a doctor. The examination fee can be transferred to a later date, but amedical certificate isrequired for this. Processing fees will be charged, andcosts cannot be refunded.

The evaluation period is usually 3 to 4 months. Upon request and for an additional fee, an express evaluation can be requested, with results issued within 2 to 3 weeks. However, this depends on the capacity of CELI.

The CELI certificate is internationally recognized by educational institutions, employers, and government agencies, and serves as proof of language proficiency for professional purposes, academic studies, or residence in Italy.

The CELI certificate is recognized for naturalization in Switzerland.

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