PREPARATION FOR THE CELI - CILS EXAMS

Reggio Lingua is one of the exam centers for CELI and CILS exams (Certification of Italian as a Foreign Language) and it is authorized by the University for Foreigners in Perugia and in Siena. At Reggio Lingua is, therefore, possible to enrol to exams of all the levels based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages by the Council of Europe and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

CELI- CILS : What is it and what is it for?
CELI and CILS exams (Certification of Italian as a Foreign Language) are the official examinations of proficiency in Italian as a foreign language. The CELI and CILS certification is divided into six levels (from A1 to C2) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages by the Council of Europe and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is given at the Università per Stranieri di Perugia (University for Foreigners in Perugia) as well as at the Università per Stranieri di Siena (University for Foreigners in Siena). Each level measures the student’s ability to communicate in a variety of situations and contexts. The CELI certification is for students of Italian wishing simply to measure their proficiency, persons needing to prove competency in Italian for employment opportunities, or for foreign students wishing to enroll in an Italian university.

Reggio Lingua preparatory courses for the CELI and CILS exams
The courses use practice tests (from previous years) to simulate real examinations at the test centers. In the courses, you will have practice in all the major linguistic and communicative proficiency areas:

• listening
• reading comprehension
• written communication
• speaking
• knowledge of the Italian language and its structure.

For more detailed information you can visit the University of Perugia's website: www.cvcl.it and the University of Siena's website www.unistrasi.it.