About the Center
The Italian Language Certification Center is newly established (2024), following the signing of an MOU between Bethlehem University and the central office of the Dante Alighieri Society in Rome, with the support of the Italian Consulate General in Jerusalem.
The Dante Alighieri Society promotes the Italian language and culture worldwide and is present in over 60 countries. It organizes the PLIDA tests for Italian language certification. Thanks to the agreement with the Rome office, it is now possible to take the exams at Bethlehem University, the first and only official Italian language certification center in all of Palestine.
The center allows anyone interested to obtain an Italian language certification directly in Palestine, without having to incur expensive travel to other exam locations abroad.
PLIDA Exams Information
PLIDA exams certify proficiency in Italian as a foreign language and test the ability to use the language at various levels of complexity, from level A1 to level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
It is possible to take the chosen level exam four times a year, according to the schedule set by the central office, which is the same worldwide.
Each candidate can choose the preferred level, and passing the previous level is not a prerequisite.
What is level A2?
Knowing a language at level A2 means being able to understand isolated sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (e.g., basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, work). It involves being able to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a direct exchange of information on familiar topics. It also means being able to describe in simple terms aspects of one’s background, immediate environment, and immediate needs.
For detailed information on what you need to know to pass the PLIDA A2 exam, see the Sillabo della certificazione PLIDA
What is the structure of the PLIDA A2 exam?
The PLIDA A2 exam consists of 4 parts:
- Listening (comprehension of spoken texts)
- Reading (comprehension of written texts)
- Writing (written production)
- Speaking (oral production)
How long is the PLIDA A2 exam?
- Listening (15 questions) lasts about 25 minutes
- Reading (12 questions) lasts 40 minutes
- Writing (2 texts) lasts 40 minutes
- Speaking (presentation, interaction, interview) lasts about 15 minutes
What is level B1?
Knowing a language at level B1 means being able to understand the main points of clear standard messages on familiar topics encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. It involves handling situations that may arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. It also includes being able to produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics or of personal interest, and describing experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions, as well as briefly giving reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
For detailed information on what you need to know to pass the PLIDA B1 exam, see the Sillabo della certificazione PLIDA
What is the structure of the PLIDA B1 exam?
The PLIDA B1 exam consists of 4 parts:
- Listening (comprehension of spoken texts)
- Reading (comprehension of written texts)
- Writing (written production)
- Speaking (oral production)
How long is the PLIDA B1 exam?
- Listening (20 questions) lasts about 30 minutes
- Reading (18 questions) lasts 40 minutes
- Writing (2 texts) lasts 60 minutes
- Speaking (presentation, interaction, monologue) lasts about 15 minutes
The PLIDA B1 certificate is valid for applying for citizenship.
The PLIDA A2 certificate is valid for applying for an EU residence permit.
It is not mandatory to take a language course before taking the PLIDA exam.
Tests are marked in terms of a maximum of thirty points. To pass the examination, the candidate has to obtain a minimum of 18/30 in every tested area, namely, listening, reading, writing and speaking. A candidate who passes at least three of the four areas obtains a credit in the areas passed, and these three credits may be used in the next attempt in the failed area.
Those who wish to retake one or more failed language skill tests in a session (up to a maximum of 3 out of 4) will pay a partial fee (see table below).
IMPORTANT NOTE: The registration fee is non-refundable. Candidates who withdraw from the exam in the session they registered for will receive credit to take it in future sessions within the PLIDA calendar for the next 18 months, provided the withdrawal is communicated in writing by the certifying center to the PLIDA central office at least 15 days before the start date of the exams.
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Exams Fees
Fees for COMPLETE exams:
Level A2: 70 euros
Level B1: 100 euros
Level B2: 100 euros
level C1: 145 euros
Level C2: 145 euros
Fees for retaking individual skills (up to a maximum of 3)
Level A2: 15 euros
Level B1: 25 euros
Level B2: 25 euros
Level C1: 35 euros
Level C2: 35 euros
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PLIDA Exams for 2025
| Date | Levels |
| February 19 | A2, B1 |
| March 19 | B2, C1 |
| May 21 | A2, C2 |
| June 11 | B1, B2, C1 |
| September 10 | A2, B1 |
| November 12 | A2, B1 |
| November 13 | B2, C1, C2 |