THE PLIDA TEST

Test of Italian as Foreign Language 

PLIDA - Official Certification of Italian Language Proficiency

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The PLIDA (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri) exam is an internationally recognized certification of Italian language proficiency, developed by the Società Dante Alighieri in collaboration with the University of Rome “La Sapienza.” It assesses communication skills across six levels (A1–C2) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) through tasks that reflect real-life situations in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

PLIDA certification demonstrates solid Italian language proficiency as well as an understanding of Italian culture. It is widely accepted by universities, employers, and institutions for academic, professional, and personal purposes.

PLIDA Levels

• A1 — Beginner: Ability to communicate in basic everyday situations.

• A2 — Elementary: Simple interactions on familiar topics.

• B1 — Intermediate: Understanding the main points of common subjects and managing typical travel situations.

• B2 — Upper Intermediate: Good comprehension of more complex content and fluent communication with native speakers.

• C1 — Advanced: High fluency, with the ability to understand demanding texts and use Italian effectively for professional purposes.

• C2 — Proficient: Near-native mastery of the language, including ease with complex linguistic situations.

Use for Citizenship Applications

PLIDA certification also fulfills the Italian language requirement for citizenship applications, particularly at levels B1 and B2, demonstrating the linguistic competence required to integrate into Italian society.

Availability

The PLIDA exam is offered in person only.