UPCOMING PLIDA EXAM INFO

Next Session: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

OFFERING PLIDA LEVELS B1, B2 & C1

The PLIDA Certificate

The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis–St. Paul (ICC) is an official exam center for the PLIDA Certification (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri). We are among the few institutions in North America authorized to administer the PLIDA exam and the only certified center in Minnesota.

The PLIDA certificate is an official diploma issued by the Società Dante Alighieri (SDA), in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the University of Rome “La Sapienza.” It is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Labor and Social Policies and the Italian Ministry of University and Research as a formal qualification of Italian language proficiency for non-native speakers.

The PLIDA certification assesses proficiency in Italian as a foreign language across six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2), in alignment with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Why take the PLIDA exam?

• To apply for Italian citizenship (minimum level: B1)
• To study at Italian universities (requirements vary; typically a minimum of B2)
• To obtain college credit as a U.S. high school or college student
• To apply for a Permit of Stay in Italy (minimum level: A2)
• As a capstone achievement after completing Italian language courses

Dates of exams

PLIDA certification sessions are held each year according to the official calendar established by the PLIDA office in Rome. Please check this page regularly for updates or contact Sabrina Infante, Esaminatrice e Responsabile per la Certificazione PLIDA, at sabrina@theitalianculturalcenter.org for more information.

The PLIDA certification exam is administered in person at the ICC Exam Center, in accordance with the rules, regulations, and dates established by the Società Dante Alighieri (PLIDA headquarters).

 Regolamento PLIDA (Italian)  

PLIDA exam registration information

Before registering for the PLIDA exam at ICC, candidates must create an account with the Società Dante Alighieri at dante.global. Detailed instructions are available here.

Please register with ICC using the same name and email associated with your dante.global account.

Note: ICC will reconfirm all personal details (legal name, date of birth, email, etc.) prior to the exam.

Dates: June 10, 2026

Time and format:
The exam is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. (CT).

• 9:00 a.m. – 11:20 p.m.
  Ascoltare (40 minutes) + Leggere (40 minutes) + Scrivere (60 minutes)
• 12:30 – 5:00 p.m.
  Parlare (15 minutes per candidate, with waiting time between candidates)

Important:
Depending on the number of candidates, not all Parlare sessions may be scheduled on Wednesday afternoon. Some candidates may be assigned a time slot on Thursday. Individual speaking times will be confirmed approximately 2–3 weeks before the exam.

Register here for the upcoming June 2026 exam session

For more information, please contact Sabrina Infante, Esaminatore e Responsabile per la Certificazione PLIDA, at sabrina@theitalianculturalcenter.org.