The Italian language, or italiano, is a Romance language that originated in Italy. It is one of the major languages of the world and is spoken as a first language by millions of people, primarily in Italy and in parts of Switzerland, Slovenia, and Croatia. Italian is also widely spoken by communities of Italian descent in countries such as the United States, Canada, Argentina, and Brazil.
CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera): The CILS exams are provided by the University for Foreigners of Siena and are recognized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They assess various language skills, including listening, reading, writing, and speaking, at different levels from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).
CELI (Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana): The CELI exams are conducted by the University for Foreigners of Perugia. They evaluate Italian language proficiency for non-native speakers at different levels, ranging from A1 to C2. These exams test language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
PLIDA (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri): Offered by the Società Dante Alighieri, the PLIDA certification assesses Italian language proficiency at various levels from A1 to C2. These exams evaluate language skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking, focusing on practical communication in Italian.
AIL (Certificazione di lingua italiana): Administered by the Accademia Italiana di Lingua, the AIL certification evaluates Italian language proficiency at various levels, from A1 to C2. It assesses listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, focusing on practical language usage and communication.