ITALIAN COURSES AT UNIVERSITY FOR FOREIGNERS
"DANTE ALIGHIERI OF REGGIO CALABRIA"
Ce.Co.L. Certification
Certification of Language Proficiency
The Ce.Co.L. Certification is a qualification officially recognized by the relevant Ministries that certifies linguistic and communicative competence in Italian as a second language. The Ce.Co.L. Certification is divided into six levels of linguistic and communicative competence proposed by the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The exams issued by the Dante Alighieri University for Foreigners in Reggio Calabria certify knowledge of Italian by assessing communication and linguistic skills.

How to get it
The Ce.Co.L. exams feature tasks based on real-life situations designed to assess each candidate's ability to use the language in a variety of communicative interaction contexts.
The following tests assess language and communication skills:
Listen
Reading comprehension
Written production
Oral production
Levels

A1
This is an Italian language exam designed for those who are just starting to study the language. It is useful for understanding and using familiar everyday expressions.
The Ce.Co.L. A1 certificate motivates students to learn the Italian language.
The exam consists of four parts: Reading (comprehension of short written texts); Writing (production of a short and simple written text); Speaking and Listening (the two tests are linked; a short interview involves comprehension and short oral communicative exchanges).

A2 Long Stay
It is an Italian language exam intended for those who have just begun learning Italian and who are able to communicate in simple, everyday tasks.
The Ce.Co.L. A2 certificate is also useful for foreigners who must attach it to their application for a long-term EC residence permit.
The exam consists of four parts: Reading (comprehension of short written texts); Writing (production of a short and simple written text); Speaking and Listening (the two tests are linked; a short interview involves comprehension and short oral communicative exchanges).

B1 Citizenship
This exam is reserved for those wishing to obtain Italian citizenship and who, pursuant to Law No. 132 of December 1, 2018, must have a B1 level of Italian proficiency, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The Ce.Co.L. B1 Citizenship exam is exclusively reserved for those who specifically request Italian citizenship.
The exam consists of four parts: Reading (comprehension of short written texts); Writing (production of a short and simple written text); Speaking and Listening (the two tests are linked; a short interview involves comprehension and short oral communicative exchanges).

B1
This is an Italian language exam that assesses the communication skills needed to use the language independently and appropriately. It allows students to live an independent life, both personally and socially. In the workplace, this level is suitable for simple contexts.
The exam consists of four parts: Reading (comprehension of short written texts); Writing (production of a short and simple written text); Speaking and Listening (the two tests are linked; a short interview involves comprehension and short oral communicative exchanges).

B2
It is an Italian language exam intended for students who have achieved a consolidated level of communication independence and which allows for excellent integration into society, the university world, and the professional environment.
The exam consists of 4 parts: Listening (understanding oral texts); Reading (understanding written texts); Writing (production of written texts for formal and informal contexts); Speaking (interview and monologue).

C1
This exam allows students to demonstrate natural language use on highly complex topics. It provides excellent proficiency in professional settings and in specific fields.
The exam consists of 5 parts: Listening (understanding oral texts); Reading (understanding written texts); Writing (producing written texts for formal and informal contexts); Structure (analysis of grammatical structures); Oral Production (interview and monologue).

C2
It is an exam in which the candidate demonstrates his or her ability to use the Italian language effectively at all times and in any social and professional context.
The exam consists of 5 parts: Listening (understanding oral texts); Reading (understanding written texts); Writing (producing written texts for formal and informal contexts); Structure (analysis of grammatical structures); Oral Production (interview and monologue).

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Costs
The exam price includes a €5 surcharge for administrative fees. (*) Fees apply only to the Reggio Calabria office.






