An Italian language certificate from Examinizer shows your CEFR level, from A1 to C2, based on a 25-question adaptive test you take online. Grammar, vocabulary, and reading questions adjust in difficulty as you answer, placing you at your actual level in about 25 minutes. Your result appears instantly, and a PDF certificate with a QR verification code costs €8.
What the Certificate Proves
The certificate states a single CEFR level for your general Italian ability, based on grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension answers from the adaptive test. It does not separate speaking, writing, listening, and reading scores the way CILS or CELI do. It gives one clear number on the six-point CEFR scale.
Every certificate carries a QR code linking to a verification page, so anyone who receives your PDF can confirm Examinizer issued it and check the date. A working verification link separates a genuine result from an edited screenshot.
Who Accepts It
Recruiters use it as a quick screening signal on a CV or LinkedIn profile, especially where Italian is useful but not the core qualification. Language schools sometimes use it to place new students, and it works as a personal benchmark before an official exam.
It is not a substitute for CILS or CELI in any situation where a university, employer, or consulate names one of those exams as a requirement. Those exams are accredited by Italian universities recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Examinizer is not. If an application names CILS or CELI, this certificate will not satisfy it.
How to Get It
- Take the free adaptive Italian test: 25 questions, about 25 minutes, no registration required.
- See your CEFR level instantly on screen as soon as you finish the last question.
- Pay €8 to download the PDF certificate with your name, level, and QR verification code.
No registration required to take the test
CEFR Levels Explained
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| A1 | Beginner — understands and uses basic phrases for everyday needs |
| A2 | Elementary — handles simple, routine tasks and short exchanges |
| B1 | Intermediate — manages most situations while traveling or at work |
| B2 | Upper-Intermediate — converses fluently on familiar topics with ease |
| C1 | Advanced — communicates fluently and spontaneously on complex subjects |
| C2 | Proficiency — understands virtually everything with near-native precision |
Try a Live Italian Test by Level
Want to see the test format for a specific level before deciding on a certificate? These live Italian tests are already running.
- ✓ Italian A1 Test — beginner level check
- ✓ Italian A2 Test — elementary level check
- ✓ Italian B1 Test — intermediate level check
- ✓ Italian B2 Test — the most requested level for work and study
- ✓ Italian C1 Test — advanced level check
- ✓ Italian C2 Test — proficiency level check
Certificates by CEFR Level
If you already know roughly what level you are aiming for, these level-specific certificate pages explain the requirements and typical use cases in more detail.
Using Your Certificate
Once you have the PDF, the next step is usually adding it to a CV or a LinkedIn profile. See our guide on adding it to LinkedIn for the exact steps.
See all CEFR levels and languages on the main certificate hub, or browse the full list of tests to try a different language.
Common Questions About the Italian Language Certificate
No. CILS and CELI are proctored, accredited Italian exams issued by Italian universities and recognized for citizenship and residency applications, costing roughly €80 to €180. Examinizer's certificate comes from a free, unproctored 25-question adaptive test finished in about 25 minutes, with the PDF costing €8. Use CILS or CELI when an institution names one by name.
Italian citizenship applications through marriage generally require B1, proven with CILS, CELI, PLIDA, or an equivalent accredited certificate submitted to the prefecture or consulate. Examinizer's certificate does not carry that accreditation, so check your consulate's exact requirement before relying on it.
Some university programs taught partly in English accept a general proficiency signal, but degree programs taught in Italian typically require CILS or CELI at B2 or higher. Check the specific program's admission page rather than assuming this certificate will be accepted.
The test adapts question by question, so a correct answer triggers a harder question and an incorrect one triggers an easier question. After 25 questions on grammar, vocabulary, and reading, your answers map to a CEFR level from A1 to C2.
Many recruiters treat it as a quick screening signal on a CV, particularly for roles where Italian helps but isn't the core requirement. It won't satisfy a job posting or immigration process that names CILS, CELI, or PLIDA specifically.