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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Ines Macic
October 20, 2025
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Thanks to ILS Basel, I can now write my review in German! I first took the A2 course here, then the B1 and B2 courses. 🎉 I’d especially like to mention my teacher, Chris Stettler, who taught me in both the B1 and B2 courses. 🌺 She always encouraged me to speak up, improve my German, and not be afraid to try new things. Chris is a wonderful teacher—friendly, patient, positive, very competent, and extremely dedicated. She answers every question thoroughly, explains everything in great depth, and takes plenty of time for each student. Her motivation and enthusiasm for learning German are contagious, and you can immediately tell how much she cares about her students. Anyone who has the chance to learn from her can truly consider themselves lucky! 🪷🌸🌺 I also often attended the conversation classes on Fridays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Chris is always exceptionally well-prepared, brings up interesting topics, and makes sure the classes are fun. 🌞🌻🗣️ You meet nice people, make new international friends, and learn a lot in the process. 🌎 ILS Basel is very well organized. The classrooms are clean and nice, and the staff in the office are very friendly. 🤗🇨🇭 I plan to take the TELC B2 exam here as well. Many thanks to the entire ILS team, my first teacher Nathalie (A2—my review in English), and my other teacher, Chris Stettler! ♥️
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Osama Murad
October 18, 2025
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Dear Sir or Madam, I did well on the exam, and the testing location was very quiet. Thank you very much for your support.
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Tetiana
October 10, 2025
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Dear Sir or Madam, Today I took the telc B2 exam at your school. I was very satisfied—everyone was very friendly. The woman who administered the exam was very kind, pleasant, and approachable. The atmosphere in the classroom was calm and comfortable. Thank you very much. If I did not pass the exam, I would be happy to return to your school. Sincerely, T. Hrynishak
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Xeqawe
September 27, 2025
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I was particularly impressed by the friendly welcome at the front desk and the attentive assistance I received during the exam.
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László Udvardi
August 14, 2025
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The TELC exam was an exciting and positive experience for me. Everything was very well organized, precise, and ran smoothly. The exam proctors and the entire staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I felt comfortable throughout the entire process and can wholeheartedly recommend the test center.
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Edina März
August 10, 2025
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The FIDE exam was not only well-organized but also truly enriching. The questions were challenging, yet designed in such a way that it was actually enjoyable to think them through. It felt like a place where expertise and fairness truly came together.
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Vitalina Kantseliarenko
June 23, 2025
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I had a positive experience with the exam at the ILS School. Everything went very well. The examiners were friendly, the rooms were spacious, and the atmosphere was calm. I would definitely recommend the school.
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Prices, exam dates & registration

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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