Two sessions of CELI Italian language proficiency certification exams are scheduled for 2026:
JUNE 2026
- Examination date: 10th of June 2026
- Registration deadline: 30th of April 2026
NOVEMBER 2026
- Examination date: 11th of November 2026
- Registration deadline: 2nd of October 2026
How to register:
Applications for registration must be submitted using the form by the dates indicated above and sent by email to the following address: nairobi.iicitaliano@esteri.it
Documents to be attached to the form:
– copy of valid identity document
– bank certificate of payment.
Registration form: download
Costs:
- Application fee for A1 and A2 levels: 9,800.00 Kes (comprehensive of the University for Foreigners of Perugia’s enrolment fee of 45 Euro). The fee does not include certificate
- Application fee for B1, B2, CI and C2 levels: 10,500.00 Kes (comprehensive of the University for Foreigners of Perugia’s enrolment fee of 45 Euro). The fee does not include certificate
Note: The results of the exams are released by the university around 90 days after the exam session and you must apply directly to the university to apply for the certificate.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the registration fee for the CELI exam is neither refundable nor deferable to a later session.
Payment method:
- Check deposited directly into the account of the Italian Cultural Institute in Nairobi
- Bank Transfer
Institute Bank Details:
Bank: NCBA
Account no.: 6708230017
Made out to: Embassy of Italy – IIC
Branch: Village Market
SWIFT: cbafkenx
- Mpesa to Bank Account Direct Deposit
Paybill Number: 880100
Account Number: 6708230017
For more information and clarification write to nairobi.iicitaliano@esteri.it