Certification of Competence in Italian

ENROL TODAY TO SHOW THE WORLD YOUR ITALIAN AND GET CERTIFIED WITH THE CERT.IT EXAM!

Certificazione di Competenza in Italiano (Cert.It) is an official qualification issued by Università Roma Tre, recognised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI – Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale) and the Ministry of Education and Merit (MIUR – Ministero dell’Istruzione e del Merito).

Cert.It tests all four language competencies: speaking, writing, listening and reading, and follows the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) levels (A1–C2).

WHY COMPLETE THE CERT.IT?

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, there’s a level for you and through obtaining a Cert.It, you can look forward to several benefits including:

  • Proof of proficiency – show the world your Italian skills including universities, employers and institutions
  • Motivation – challenge yourself to level up your Italian skills and fluency
  • Opportunities – study abroad (B2), work overseas (C2) or apply for Italian residency (A2) and citizenship (B1)
  • Achievement – gain the confidence and satisfaction of an internationally recognised certificate

As a licensed exam centre, the Italian Language Centre (ILC) offers individuals in Greater Brisbane the opportunity to get certified. Exams that we offer:

  • Level A1 – $120
  • Level A2 – $130
  • Level B1 – $200
  • Level B2 – $300
BOOK YOUR CERT. IT. EXAM

The Cert.It. exam is divided into five levels in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR):

  • A1 – certificate of basic competence in Italian as a foreign language
  • A2 – certificate of basic competence in Italian as a foreign language
  • B1 – certificate of elementary competence in Italian as a foreign language
  • B2 – certificate of intermediate competence in Italian as a foreign language
  • C1 – certificate of advanced competence in Italian as a foreign language*
  • C2 – certificate of advanced proficiency in Italian as a foreign language*

The Cert.It. exams are intended for those who need to provide a certificate for:

  • applying for basic competence to determine personal progress (A1)
  • applying for Italian residency (A2)
  • applying for Italian citizenship (B1)
  • students wanting to study in an Italian University (B2)
  • Italian, non-Italian and foreign teachers working in Italy (C2)*

To pass the exam candidates must achieve at least 60% of the total score in the Listening, Reading and Writing Sections, and at least 60% of the score in the Speaking Section.

 

Cert.It Level Exam Duration Reading Tasks (Score) Writing Tasks (Score) Listening Tasks (Score) Speaking Tasks (Score)
A1 2 hrs (reading, writing, listening)
+ 5 min (speaking)		 4 (25) 2 (20) 4 (25) 1 (30)
A2 4 (25) 2 (20) 4 (25) 1 (30)
B1 2 hrs (reading, writing, listening)
+ 10 min (speaking)		 4 (30) 2 (20) 3 (20) 2 (30)
B2 5 (25) 3 (25) 3 (25) 2 (25)

 

 

Cert.It Level Exam Duration Reading Tasks (Score) Writing Tasks (Score) Listening Tasks (Score) Speaking Tasks (Score)
A1 2 hrs (reading, writing, listening)
+ 5 min (speaking)		 4 (25) 2 (20) 4 (25) 1 (30)
A2 4 (25) 2 (20) 4 (25) 1 (30)
B1 2 hrs (reading, writing, listening)
+ 10 min (speaking)		 4 (30) 2 (20) 3 (20) 2 (30)
B2 5 (25) 3 (25) 3 (25) 2 (25)

 

For more information with detailed level descriptions and exam samples, please click on the resources from Università Roma Tre below:

*Please note these exams are not offered by the Italian Language Centre.

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