CELI 3 • Level B2
What’s CELI 3?
CELI 3 (Level B2) is an official language certification recognized by the Italian Ministry of the Interior as a valid qualification for enrolling in universities in Italy. The Italian Ministry of Education, as well as Italian universities and research programs, accept the CELI 3 certificate to certify proficiency in the Italian language for admission to their courses. The Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana (CELI) is issued by the University for Foreigners of Perugia and is administered worldwide three times a year, in March, June, and November.
CELI exams can only be administered by an authorized institution on behalf of the Università per Stranieri di Perugia. In California, the official examination center is the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di San Francisco. For detailed information about CELI exam registration and deadlines, prerequisites, examination dates, and test results, please visit the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di San Francisco here.
NEXT CELI EXAM DATES
• November 20th, 2024
• March 12th, 2025
• June 18th, 2025
• November 19th, 2025
The CELI 3 (B2) examination comprises five sections, which evaluate the following skills at a upper-intermediate level: reading comprehension, writing, linguistic competence, listening, and speaking. The examination is divided into a written component (3 hours and 25 minutes) and an oral section (approximately 15 minutes). The CELI certification does not expire.
Capitalization System
Both the written and oral parts of the exam can be capitalized: if the candidate does not achieve a sufficient overall score in one of the two parts, they have the option to retain the successfully completed partial component for a period of one year. Therefore, they have the next three exam sessions available to retake the insufficient part.
Our CELI 3 (Level B2) Preparation Course
Welcome to CELI 3. If you are considering this level of Italian proficiency, complimenti! You've made substantial progress, as CELI 3 represents a significant leap from CELI 2. At this level, students should already be comfortable with various subjunctive tenses, conditional clauses, passive voice, indirect speech, and more. We encourage all prospective students to contact us to schedule a complimentary assessment before enrolling in this course.
This comprehensive 9-week program covers all the grammar you’ll need to master and includes weekly assignments, as well as in-class exercises, and practice tests. Each section of the CELI 3 exam will be thoroughly analyzed, explained step by step, practiced, and evaluated during class sessions. You will gradually acquire the skills to approach each part of the exam, develop effective time management techniques, and learn essential strategies for success.
During our complimentary pre-registration consultation via Zoom, we’ll assess your current proficiency level in Italian and provide advice as needed. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have before enrolling in our course.
During this 9-week course, we will offer you a range of activities and exercises, enabling you to practice at home and revisit the material from each session.
As part of this preparation course, we also provide a complimentary final simulation of the entire exam. This mock test gives you the opportunity to rehearse for the upcoming big day.
We thrive in a relaxed and collaborative environment where we collectively work towards your goal.
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CELI 3 Preparation Course Details
9-week online course, with one mock exam at the end of the course.
Class Begins: January 9th, 2025. Ends: March 6th, 2025
Mock exam on Saturday 8th, 2025.
Class Meets: Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:30pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Class duration: 2 hours per class.
Location: online course via Zoom
Class size: 8 students max per course.
Material: provided by a certified instructor
Total hours of instruction: 22
Class Schedule: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; March. 6
Mock Exam: Saturday, March 8th, 2025
9am-1:15pm (PST)
Price: $600.
Book now! Seats are limited.