Preparing for Italian citizenship (CELI 2, B1)?
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Join the CELI 2 waitlist →CELI 2 (B1) Preparation — Italian Citizenship Exam
Complete A2–B1 preparation for Italian citizenship (CELI 2 — B1 required). Covers all sections: reading, listening, writing, grammar & speaking — from A2 fundamentals through B1 citizenship level. CELI's carry-over policy lets you keep passing scores.
Also accepted in: Switzerland (Ticino), San Marino, Malta, Vatican City
Reading
25%
Reading comprehension
Writing
25%
Written production
Listening
25%
Listening comprehension
Speaking
25%
Oral production
Pass: 60% overall • CVCL / University of Perugia
Next CELI exam: Multiple sessions yearly
University of Perugia — verify dates at CVCL. Pass mark: 60% overall. Find test centers (CVCL) →
“Structured daily practice and the mock test showed me exactly where I stood. Passed CELI for Italian residency.”
Marco B.
Passed
“The writing templates and listening exercises matched the real exam format. 10 weeks of practice and I passed first try.”
Sofia D.
Passed
Roadmap to Italian Citizenship
Proficiency thresholds (A2 for residency, B1 for citizenship) and the CELI certification lifecycle.
CELI 1 (A2) for residency, CELI 2 (B1) for citizenship. Prep2Go covers both — and the carry-over policy lets you resit only the failed block within one year.
What to Expect on Exam Day
The CELI 1 (A2) and CELI 2 (B1) exams have 4 sections each.
1. Reading
25%
Comprehension of short texts — ads, messages, simple articles.
2. Writing
25%
Short written tasks — emails, notes, descriptions.
3. Listening
25%
Audio comprehension — dialogues, announcements.
4. Speaking
25%
Oral interview — conversation and tasks with examiner.
Pass: 60% overall. CELI 1 (A2) for residency, CELI 2 (B1) for citizenship. Find test centers (CVCL) →
Practice by skill
CELI Exam SkillsReading is available as a free sample. Get full access for 7 days — no card required.
Part of Prep2Go's A2 Residency & Citizenship Exam Suite. Choose where to start.
Reading
Practice reading for CELI 2 · B1
Listening
Practice listening for CELI 2 · B1
Writing
Practice writing for CELI 2 · B1
Speaking
Practice speaking for CELI 2 · B1
Mock Test
Full-length exam simulator — try your level before the real test
Real structure · AI scoring · pass/fail by sectionPreparing for CELI B1? Our deck covers the exact vocabulary you need. Start for free →
CELI Vocabulary Deck
1,000 exam-specific words · Anki flashcards · free 100-word preview
Italian audio · CELI themesPodcast
Short A2-level dialogues for better understanding of speech
Core A2 Grammar + CELI Learning Path
CELI Preparation Guides
Read our blog for tips, strategies, and exam insights to pass CELI 1 (A2) or CELI 2 (B1).
Pass mark: 60% overall. Italian residency requirements & test centers (CVCL) →
Also preparing for other citizenship exams?
See our CIPLE, DELE and DELF preparation paths.