At Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, we closely follow your progress. Teachers are always ready to discuss every aspect of the program to ensure you understand everything as best as possible. At the end of each course and level, we will evaluate your progress with a written test. Here is an overview of the certificates and diplomas you can obtain:
Certificates Issued at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci: Thanks to our established international network, many institutions and companies worldwide recognize the certificates and diplomas issued at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci. These qualifications represent an excellent demonstration of your Italian language knowledge and communication skills.
Certificate of Attendance: Attests to attendance and is issued at the end of each course.
AIL ‘Firenze’ Diplomas: The Italian Language Academy (AIL) is a professional organization that guarantees and promotes high-quality Italian language teaching. Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is one of the AIL associate centers and offers the following diplomas:
- DELI-A2: Basic level
- DILI-B1: Intermediate level
- DILC-B1: Commercial Diploma, intermediate level
- DILI-B2: Advanced intermediate level
- DALI-C1: Advanced level
- DALI-C2: Superior advanced level.
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci offers preparation courses for the AIL exams for those who want to obtain AIL Firenze Diploma.
CILS Certifications: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is a recognized center for CILS certification exams, authorized by the University for Foreigners of Siena. The CILS certification is divided into various competence levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):
- A1-A2: Basic level.
- B1-B2: Independent level. You can take the CILS B1 citizenship exam in our schools, necessary for applying for Italian citizenship, and we also offer specific preparation courses.
- C1-C2: Proficient level. Each level assesses language skills in written comprehension, oral comprehension, written production, and oral production. To pass the exam and obtain certification, you must achieve a sufficient score in all sections. If you do not reach the minimum score in some sections, you can retake only those sections within a year.
CILS Exam Preparation: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci sets up specific courses for those who want to obtain CILS certification. These courses are held in the weeks preceding the exam dates and offer comprehensive preparation for the various skills required. Preparation includes:
- Analysis and Exam Tests: An overview of the various sections that make up the exam, with practical exercises.
- In-depth Studies: Corrections of tests and targeted reinforcement activities on critical points identified by the teacher.
Other Italian Language Certifications: In addition to CILS certification, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci offers personalized preparation courses for other certification exams such as:
- CELI (Perugia)
- Italian Certificate as L2 (Rome)
These certifications are officially recognized and are important tools for work and academic education.
Italian Teacher Courses: For those who wish to perfect their teaching techniques and constantly update themselves, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is a recognized center for the DITALS exam, accredited by the University of Siena. The teacher training course includes theory and practice of teaching Italian as a foreign language, phonetics, and DITALS preparation.
Erasmus Plus: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci collaborates with European schools within the Erasmus+ program, offering support for school staff mobility for the professional development of teachers. For more details, visit the Erasmus+ website.
Contact Us for More Information: For any questions about our exams and preparation courses, do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you achieve your Italian language learning goals.