NOTICES: upcoming CELI exam dates

11 March 2026 (registration deadline 06/02) – CELI A1 CELI Impatto, A2 CELI 1, B1 CELI 2, B2 CELI 3

6 May 2026 (registration deadline 03/04) – CELI immigrati A2 CELI 1 (PER IL PERMESSO DI SOGGIORNO), B1 CELI 2 i (PER LA CITTADINANZA).

9 June 2026 (registration deadline 30/04) – CELI A1 CELI Impatto, A2 CELI 1, B1 CELI 2, B2 CELI 3, C1 CELI 4, C2 CELI 5.

16 September 2026 (registration deadline 31/07) – CELI immigrati A2 CELI 1 (PER IL PERMESSO DI SOGGIORNO), B1 CELI 2 i (PER LA CITTADINANZA).

11 November 2026 (registration deadline 02/10) – CELI A1 CELI Impatto, A2 CELI 1, B1 CELI 2, B2 CELI 3, C1 CELI 4, C2 CELI 5.

FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION WRITE EXCLUSIVELY TO esameceli@ellci.it

The A2 exam for the residence permit and the B1 exam for citizenship cost 87 euros. To access these exams, it is also mandatory to complete a training seminar consisting of 3 meetings (online or in-person depending on availability). Cost of the seminar: 70 euros.

CELI: GET YOUR ITALIAN CERTIFICATE WITH US

ELLCI is an official examination center CELI, Certificate of General Italian, authorized and affiliated with the University for Foreigners of Perugia.

Certificates of proficiency in Italian (CELI), issued by the University for Foreigners of Perugia, certify the knowledge of general Italian. They certify skills and ability to use the language and are useful for work and study.The CELI certification vary according to specific customer types in: CELI Standard, CELI immigrants and CELI teenagers.

The Ministry of Education recognizes the CELI 3 as a valid certificate to attest knowledge of the Italian language necessary to enroll at the University in Italy.

The CELI exam has six levels of proficiency in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

There are three exam sessions during the year, in March (only for CELI Impact, CELI 1, CELI 2 and CELI 3) June and November.

For more details contact: esameceli@ellci.it

When is a certificate of Italian necessary?

Foreign nationals who apply for Italian citizenship must possess the certification attesting the knowledge of the Italian language, equivalent to or not lower than the CEFR level B1 to the application (more details here).
Foreign nationals who apply for the EU Long Term Residence Permit must possess the certification attesting the knowledge of the Italian language, equivalent to – or not lower than -the A2 level of the CEFR (more details here).

Certificates of knowledge of the Italian language- how to register

Applicants interested in taking the CELI Certification Exam, must complete the online form, enclosing a copy of the identity document and receipt of payment.

It is recommended to read the CELI Exam Regulations before registering.

Download and fill in the registration form
Send the registration form and a copy of your identity document to esameceli@ellci.it for registration
The payment modalities will be communicated via email

Registration fee

Certificate	Registration fee
CELI standard	€ 132
A2 CELI immigrati	€ 87
B1 CELI 2 i cittadinanza	€ 87

Registration form