The PLIDA test

P.L.I.D.A. – Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri
Italian language proficiency certification
Certification calendar 2012

  • The Italian proficiency tests takes place twice a year at the University of Lugano, located at:
    Università della Svizzera italiana
    Via Giuseppe Buffi 13
    CH-6904 Lugano
    tel. +41 58 666 4704

  • Autumn session:
    deadline 15th November 2013.
  • Exams
    A1, A2 and B1: Thursday November 21, 2013
    B2, C1 and C2: Friday November 22, 2013

  • Test fees:
    Fees must be paid to:
    Postal account 69-7547-0
    Soc. Dante Alighieri della Svizzera Italiana
    Lugano
    The costs according to test level are:
    Livello Costo esame completo Costo esame parziale di recupero
    A1 fr. 130 fr. 65
    A2 fr. 140 fr. 70
    B1 fr. 160 fr. 80
    B2 fr. 180 fr. 90
    C1 fr. 200 fr. 100
    C2 fr. 220 fr. 110
  • Upon delivering or mailing their registration students should have the following documentation:
    Registration form properly completed
    Photocopy of valid identification document (Passport or ID)
    Photocopy of payment receipt

    USI Students should hand in their applications in the secretary office to the attention of Ms. Alessandra Filippi (tel. +41 58 666 4704 from 11 to 1.30 p.m.).

    Other students should mail application with requested documentation to:
    PLIDA Dante Alighieri
    Casella Postale 6359
    6901 Lugano 1 

  • More detailed information about the P.L.I.D.A. test can be found at http://www.ladante.it/.