Our courses of Italian for foreigners are directed at both foreigners resident in Italy and in particular, on Ischia, and tourists on holiday on Ischia and surrounding areas.
The courses are of various levels that comply closely with Common European Reference Framework, drawn up by the Council of Europe.
For those who are not absolute beginners, after the entry test a decision is made on the group to which they will belong.
Beginners start with the level 0 course for the first 50 hours. In fact, this course is reserved for those who need more time to learn a foreign language: for example, someone who left school or studying a long time ago and has not had practice at learning a foreign language or someone who needs a softer approach, not directly communicative like the higher levels.
The level 1 course is meant for someone who used to have a school-level knowledge of a language and a certain predisposition to study but has forgotten it or has not used it for some time.
Here below is a description of the different levels:

Italian 0 - Base (from 0 to Level A1): 50 hours of lessons
Italian 1 - Base (Level A1): 50 hours of lessons
Italian 2 - Pre - Intermediate (Level A2): 50 hours of lessons
Italian 3 - Intermediate (Level B1): 50 hours of lessons
Italian 4 - High Intermediate (Level B2): 100 hours of lessons
Italian 5 - Advanced (Level C1): 100 hours of lessons
Italian 6 - Total Proficiency (Level C2): 100 hours of lessons

COSTS AND DATES

Calendar of courses for foreign students on study holidays on Ischia.

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ITALIAN LANGUAGE CERTIFICATIONS POSSIBLE AFTER THE COURSES

Currently the association issues a certificate of attendance on the course of Italian for foreigners, indicating the level of the course taken and the final marks awarded.
We recommend, above all for anyone who needs a recognised certificate, to study for a "Firenze" certification or otherwise a "Clida" certification.
Currently it is not possible to take these exams on our premises but we can prepare the student to obtain these certifications and can book the examinations at the centre closest to us.

The "Firenze" certifications

DELI (A1/A2)
"Firenze" AIL Elementary Diploma of the Italian Language;
time required for preparation: c. 100 hours;

DILI (B1)
"Firenze" AIL Intermediate Diploma of the Italian language;
time required for preparation: c. 250 hours;

DILC
"Firenze" AIL Intermediate Diploma of Italian business language;
time required for preparation: c. 300 hours; includes a minimum of 40 hours of specific preparation in business Italian;

DALI (B2/C1)
"Firenze" AIL Advanced Diploma of the Italian language;
time required for preparation: c. 450 hours;

DALC
"Firenze" AIL Commercial Diploma of the Italian language - Advanced Level;
time required for preparation: c. 500 hours; includes a minimum of 80 hours of specific preparation in business Italian;

The Clida certifications

CLIDA S1 Threshold Level Certificate
Written tests:
grammar test (multiple choice and incomplete sentences - 20 questions);
comprehension of passages of text (15 questions);
writing a letter (min. 150 words).
Oral tests:
brief conversation;
reading and analysis of a text.

CLIDA S2 Medium Level Certificate
Written tests:
grammar test (multiple choice and incomplete sentences - 20 questions);
summary of a written text;
composition (min. 200 words).
Oral tests:
conversation on aspects of everyday life
reading and explaining a text;
grammar questions;
listening to a recorded extract and replying to questions on a form.

CLIDA S3 Advanced Level Certificate
Written tests:
completion;
composition from a choice of three subjects (min. 250 words);
summarisation of a text read aloud;
changing from direct to indirect speech (sentences).
Oral tests:
conversation on current affairs;
reading and explaining a text;
grammar and syntax questions;
listening to a recorded extract and replying to questions on a form.

CLIDA S4 Higher Level Certificate
Written tests:
completion;
changing from direct to indirect speech;
summarisation of a text read twice;
paraphrases.
Oral tests:
conversation on current affairs;
reading, repeating and explaining a text;
analysis and discussion of an extract from the reading book;
oral composition on a subject chosen by the examiner.
In addition to these certifications, there are also Clida P3, Clida P5 and Clida TC (tourist commercial): these certifications attest to a knowledge of the Italian language in a business context