PLIDA Accredited Examination Centre - Exeter
The Italian Section of the Language Centre is an Accredited Examination Centre of the PLIDA (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri) where you can sit exams to receive language diplomas certifying your level of proficiency in Italian as a foreign language.
You can sit the PLIDA exams according to your level. There are 5 levels named after the Common European Framework for Languages (A2, B1, B2, C1, C2). Candidates between the ages of 13 and 18 can sit the Plida Juniores exams for levels A1, A2, B1, B2.
The PLIDA certificate is amongst the officially recognised Italian diplomas now required by law to apply for Italian citizenship. So, if you are thinking of applying for citizenship or plan a career in Italy or elsewhere using your language skills, this certification will provide you with an official assessment of your language knowledge, a great addition to your CV.
Next Exam Sessions for 2025:
- June 2026- B1, B2 and level
Exam fees for 2026
| Level | Fees |
| A1 and A2 | £100 |
| B1 and B2 | £130 |
| C1 and C2 | £160 |
| Juniores A1and A2 | £100 |
| Juniores B1 and B2 | £130 |
How to register and pay
You can pay your exam fee through the product catalogue.
If interested in sitting the exam, or for more information, please email Alice Farris.
Italian courses
We have two online Plida B1 preparation courses available to book via the Evening Language Programme product catalogue (intakes January and April). Details and link to book a place for the course beginning in January can be found on our website.
A reduction in the exam fee will apply for those candidates who have attended this course and register to sit the Plida B1 at Exeter.
Please contact us via elp@exeter.ac.uk for further information.
