The Pasolini Language School is an authorized examination center of the Perugia University for foreigners, we also organise courses for preparation of the CELI and CIC. More than 98 percent of the partecipiants in our preparatory courses pass the exam easily.

CELI (Certificazione della Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana) - Certificate of Italian

There are five CELI exams - CELI 1, CELI 2, CELI 3, CELI 4, and CELI 5, which test general Italian language ability.They can open doors to higher education and improve job prospects in and outside Italy.

CELI qualifications are recognised at different levels by Ministry and Government organisations for many purposes, such as the recruitment of government officials and for training teachers in the State School sector.

The CELI exams are held twice a year in June and November at our language school in Castiglioncello. We offer preparatory courses for each level of the CELI examination.

CIC (Certificazione dell'italiano commerciale ) - Certificate of Business Italian

There are two CIC exams - CIC I (certificato di italiano commerciale – livello intermedio) B1and CIC A (certificato di italiano commerciale – livello avanzato) C1, which test Italian language ability used in the context of business. They are ideal if you are preparing for a career in business.

A good knowledge of Italian is a big advantage if you want to succeed in european business and commerce. If you can show you have relevant language skills you'll have a great advantage in the jobs market and much greater flexibility if you want to work abroad.

An internationally recognised business qualification can help you show that you have learned Italian to an appropriate standard and can use it in a professional context.

The CIC exams are held once twice a year in June at our language school in Castiglioncello. We also offer preparatory courses for each level of the CIC examination.

CELI and CIC - Recognition and Information

The CELI and CIC exams are the world's leading range of certificates for learners of Italian. They are issued by the Perugia University for foreigners and recognized by the Italian Department/Ministry of Education and the Italian Department/Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The CELI and CIC examinations are also recognised by employers, universities and government organisations throughout the world.

Passing a CELI or CIC exam can help you gain entrance to a university or college, improve your job prospects and measure your progress in Italian.

They are linked to the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) levels and to the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and are the only certificated examinations referred to in the framework document as specifically linked to it by a long-term research programme.

All Italian universities recognize the CELI level 3 exam to prove the necessary knowledge of Italian. Passing this exam is an entrance requirement for everyone without the Italian nationality.

For teachers, who wish to teach at Italian schools in Italian language have to pass the CELI level 5 examination (recognized through the Italian Department/Ministry of Education).

The CELI and CIC levels correspond to the following course levels at Pasolini Language Schools:

Pasolini school	CELI level
Beginner - A1
Elementary - A2	CELI 1 - An elementary level exam, testing your ability to deal with basic written and spoken communications.
Intermediate - B1	CELI 2 - An intermediate level exam, testing your ability to cope with everyday written and spoken communications.
Intermediate - B2	CELI 3 - An upper intermediate level exam - ideal if you can deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications.
Advanced - C1	CELI 4 - An advanced exam - if you can communicate with confidence in Italian for work or study purposes, this is the exam for you.
Advanced - C2	CELI 5 - A very advanced level exam - perfect if you have achieved a high level of language skills and are able to function effectively in almost any Italian-speaking context.

	CIC level
Intermediate - B1	B1 - CIC (Certificato di Italiano Commerciale intermedio)
Intermediate - B2	-
Advanced - C1	C1 - CIC (Certificato di Italiano Commerciale Avanzato)
Advanced - C2	-

In addition to our standard courses you will take between 10-40 private or mini-group lessons per week at our school, designed for your specific needs. A fee is charged for sitting the exam (40-100 Euro).

The exams are scheduled at least twice a year for May or June and November or December at our language school in Castiglioncello.