Orlando learners of Italian will soon benefit from a major convenience: starting in 2026, Renaissance Evolution, a nonprofit cultural-education organization, is now an official examination centre for the CELI (Certificato di Lingua Italiana) exams—counterpart to globally recognized certifications of Italian language proficiency issued by the Università per Stranieri di Perugia. This announcement opens up access for Spanish-speaking students in Florida, the Southeast U.S., and the Caribbean to take the exam locally instead of traveling abroad. CELI exams span all six CEFR levels, from A1 to C2, including specific versions such as CELI Immigrati, CELI Adolescenti, and DILS-PG (Didactics of Italian as a Foreign Language).
Registration deadlines vary by exam session: for example, the March 11, 2026 session required registration by February 13. Exams assess listening, reading, writing, speaking, and structural competence in balanced formats. Results do not expire, and the B1 level certification is accepted by the Italian Ministry of Interior for citizenship purposes. Orlando now hosts multiple CELI sessions during 2026, making certification more accessible to regional learners without sacrificing standard quality and recognition.
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