Language certifications

DITALS Basic, I and II level

Presentation

The DITALS Certification is a cultural qualification issued by the University for Foreigners of Siena that evaluates theoretical and practical preparation in teaching Italian to foreigners and certifies different levels of professional competence in this sector.

The Kore Language Center in Enna is one of the locations affiliated with the University for Foreigners of Siena.

There are three levels of DITALS certification:

  • The DITALS Basic Certification
  • DITALS Level I certification (for all learner profiles)
  • DITALS Level II Certification

The DITALS Basic Certification

It certifies an initial competence in teaching Italian to foreigners, intended in particular for teachers whose mother tongue is not Italian and in any case aimed at all those who are preparing to take on the role of teacher of Italian L2.

Certification Exam

2024: November 22

The DITALS Basic Certification for Italian Schools

The DITALS BASE certification for Italian schools consists of an exam that attests to an initial competence in teaching Italian as a second language, integrated with specific skills in reference to teaching in Italian schools of all levels, in CPIA and in Italian schools abroad.

The admission requirements for the DITALS BASE exam for Italian schools are the same as those required for the DITALS BASE exam, with the exception of the level of linguistic competence in Italian of C1 level of the CEFR for candidates whose native language is not Italian.

Certification Exam

2023: October 27

DITALS Level I certification (for all learner profiles)

It certifies good competence in teaching Italian as a second language with particular reference to a specific profile of recipients chosen by the candidates: children, adults and the elderly, immigrants, university students, learners of Italian origin, learners of homogeneous mother tongue (Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Russian, German), tourism and hotel operators, Catholic religious figures and USA-University Study Abroad students.

Certification Exam

2024: (for all profiles), November 22

DITALS Level II Certification

It certifies advanced competence in teaching Italian to foreigners and is aimed at teachers who work in any teaching context and with any group of learners.

Certification Exam

2024: July 19

The DITALS II level certification for Italian schools

The DITALS II level certification for Italian schools consists of an exam that attests to advanced competence in teaching Italian as a second language, integrated with specific skills in reference to teaching in Italian schools of all levels, in CPIA and in Italian schools abroad.

Certification Exam

2023: October 27

Partner

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