Find your level
A few questions (about 5 minutes) to estimate your starting point, from A1 to C2. No grades: just a bearing you can retake anytime.
How the Italian level test works
The test starts with the basics and gets harder: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2. At each level you get 3 multiple-choice questions, drawn at random from 6.
It adapts to you. If you get every question wrong at two levels in a row, the test stops early: your level is already clear. That's why it runs from 6 to 18 questions, about 5 minutes. If you don't know an answer, you can skip it; it counts as wrong.
Your level is the highest one where you get at least 2 out of 3 right, counting up from the bottom. One weak level is forgiven: it doesn't end the test, but it doesn't raise your result either.
A sample question
Scegli l'articolo determinativo corretto: «___ zaino è nuovo».
A1- Il
- Lo
- L'
- La
Correct answer: Lo. Davanti a z- si usa «lo» (lo zaino), come davanti a s+consonante, gn, ps, x, y.
The six CEFR levels
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages splits language ability into six levels.
- A1You understand and use very simple phrases: introducing yourself, asking for basic things.
- A2You get by in everyday situations: shopping, directions, a few words about yourself.
- B1You handle most situations while travelling and talk about experiences and plans.
- B2You talk with ease on a wide range of topics and follow complex texts.
- C1You express yourself fluently and precisely, at work or in your studies.
- C2You understand virtually everything and catch nuance, register and irony.
What happens next
You see the result at once: your level, how many answers you got right and, for each mistake, the rule in one line.
Without an account the result lives only on this page: we don't send it anywhere, and it's gone once you close it. With a free account the test saves the level to your profile, and your learning starts from there. A level you've already reached never drops after a new test.
- Review the grammar, level by level
- Work on it with a teacher: the trial lesson lasts 25 minutes and is free
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account to take the test?
No. The test and the result are free and ask for no personal data. You only need an account to save your level.
Is the result a certificate?
No. It's an estimate of where to start, not an exam. The multiple-choice questions check grammar and usage, not listening, speaking or writing. A recognised certificate (CILS, CELI, CERT.IT, PLIDA) only comes from an exam with a certifying body.
How long does the test take?
6 to 18 questions, about 5 minutes. If every answer is wrong at two levels in a row, it ends sooner.
Can I retake it?
Yes, whenever you like. Each time the questions are drawn at random from a bank of 36: 3 per level out of the 6 available.