How good is your Italian, really?
Our free Italian level test is a quick online proficiency test that checks your grammar, vocabulary and reading across 50 questions and gives you an instant CEFR result, from A1 to C2.
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The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) describes Italian ability in six levels, used across Europe. Your test result matches one of them.
| Level | Band | What you can do in Italian |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Basic user | Use simple everyday phrases and answer basic questions. |
| A2 | Basic user | Handle short, routine conversations on familiar topics. |
| B1 | Independent user | Manage most travel situations and explain your opinions. |
| B2 | Independent user | Understand complex texts and talk fluently with native speakers. |
| C1 | Proficient user | Use English flexibly for study, work and social life. |
| C2 | Proficient user | Understand almost everything and express yourself precisely. |
The CEFR sorts Italian into six levels across three bands: A1 and A2 (basic user), B1 and B2 (independent user), and C1 and C2 (proficient user). A1 means you can use simple everyday phrases, while C2 means you can understand almost everything you read or hear and express yourself with precision.
CILS (from the University for Foreigners of Siena) and CELI (from the University for Foreigners of Perugia) are the main official Italian exams, and each level maps to the CEFR scale from A1 to C2. So a B1 result here points you towards the CILS or CELI at B1.
The fastest way to improve is to use Italian every day in real situations. A course abroad combines daily lessons with constant practice, which moves you up the CEFR scale faster than studying at home. SPRACHCAFFE runs Italian courses in Florence for every level. For current options, visit our Italian programme pages.
