Duration: The duration of the courses varies from 4 to 24 weeks, depending on your knowledge of the Italian language.

The specific preparatory courses always start one month before the examination dates and consist daily of 4 lessons of grammar review and conversation plus 2 lessons of test taking strategies and examination drills. On request we can send you our entry test to check your knowledge of the language and to establish the time necessary to prepare yourself for the different exams.

Starting dates: 4 weeks previous examination date
Duration: 4 weeks
Lessons: 6 lessons daily
Tuition: I./IV. and VI. ability level
Class size: maximum 12 participants in each class
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If you would like individual preparation for the "Firenze" diploma examinations and to take the exam on a special date, please get in contact with our school centres for further information.

Ask for the special information brochure for the AIL-exams Firenze.

"Firenze" diplomas and ability levels of Accademia Italiana di Lingua

• DELI - A2
  Diploma Elementare di Lingua Italiana "Firenze" - AIL, basic level:
  At the end of the 1st ability level; One month preparation for beginners; exams 4 times a year.
  Ability level according to the assessment scale: elp: A2 - s/n: N3)*;
  
• DILI - B1
  Diploma Intermedio di Lingua Italiana "Firenze" - AIL, intermediate level:
  At the end of the 3rd ability level; Three months preparation for beginners; exams 4 times a year.
  Ability level according to the assessment scale: elp: B1 - s/n: N6)*;
• DILC - B1
  Diploma Intermedio di Lingua Italiana Commerciale "Firenze" - AIL, intermediate level:
  At the end of the 3rd ability level; Three months preparation for beginners; exams 4 times a year.
  Ability level according to the assessment scale: elp: B1 - s/n: N6)*;
• DILI - B2
  Diploma Intermedio di Lingua Straniera "Firenze" - AIL, intermediate level:
  At the end of the 4th ability level; Four months preparation for beginners; exams 4 times a year.
  Ability level according to the assessment scale: elp: B2 - s/n: N8)*;
  
• DALI - C1
  Diploma Avanzato di Lingua Italiana "Firenze"- AIL, advanced level:
  At the end of the 6th ability level; Six months preparation for beginners; exams twice a year.
  Ability level according to the assessment scale: elp: C1 - s/n: N9)*;
  
• DALC - C1 - Diploma Avanzato di Lingua Italiana Commerciale "Firenze" - AIL, Business language, advanced level:
  At the end of the 6th ability level. Six months preparation for beginners, including business and commerce course; exams twice a year.
  Ability level according to the assessment scale: elp: C1 - s/n: N10)*

*) elp = European Language Portfolio; s/n = Günter Schneider & Brian North.

Other Language Diplomas: Our language schools organise preparation courses for the following language diplomas: CELI - Perugia, CILS - Siena, 'Certificato in Italiano come L2' - Rome. Detailed information upon request.