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Exam Sessions – 2025

Two sessions of CELI Italian language proficiency certification exams are scheduled for 2025:

JUNE 2025

  • Examination date: 26th of June 2025
  • Registration deadline: 21st of May 2025

NOVEMBER 2025

  • Examination date: 19th of November 2025
  • Registration deadline: 10th of October 2025

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: 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