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Key Facts: AIL DELI A1 Exam
AIL DELI A1 is the beginner-level Italian diploma of the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), based in Florence.
DELI A1 certifies CEFR level A1, the lowest of the six CEFR levels (A1 through C2).
The DELI A1 exam lasts about 90 minutes and is divided into five separate parts.
Candidates pass the AIL DELI A1 by reaching at least 60% of the maximum score.
The DELI A1 reading section uses five short texts with 16 true/false items, completed in 20 minutes.
AIL grades exams on a five-band scale: insufficiente, sufficiente, buono, molto buono, and ottimo.
The DELI A1 exam fee is approximately 85 EUR or 170 CHF in 2026, uniform across AIL centres.
AIL exam materials and grading criteria are prepared centrally and are identical at every associated exam centre.
DELI A1 requires roughly 50 to 60 hours of study from an absolute beginner.
Candidates must register for an AIL exam at least about 30 days before the exam date.
AIL DELI A1 is the beginner (CEFR A1) Italian diploma from the Accademia Italiana di Lingua in Florence, testing reading, listening, grammar, writing, and speaking; the receptive parts use true/false and multiple-choice items.
Sample AIL DELI A1 Practice Questions
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1Leggi: "Ciao, mi chiamo Marco. Ho 25 anni e abito a Roma." (Read: "Hi, my name is Marco. I am 25 years old and I live in Rome.") Dove abita Marco? (Where does Marco live?)
2Leggi: "Anna è una studentessa. Studia italiano all'università." (Read: "Anna is a student. She studies Italian at the university.") Che cosa studia Anna? (What does Anna study?)
3Leggi l'annuncio: "Vendesi bicicletta usata, prezzo 50 euro. Telefonare a Giulia." (Read the ad: "Used bicycle for sale, price 50 euros. Call Giulia.") Quanto costa la bicicletta? (How much does the bicycle cost?)
4Leggi: "Il negozio è aperto dalle 9 alle 18, dal lunedì al venerdì." (Read: "The shop is open from 9 to 18, Monday to Friday.") Quando è chiuso il negozio? (When is the shop closed?)
5Leggi: "Mia sorella si chiama Laura. Ha due figli, un bambino e una bambina." (Read: "My sister is called Laura. She has two children, a boy and a girl.") Quanti figli ha Laura? (How many children does Laura have?)
6Leggi: "Oggi è lunedì. Domani vado al mercato." (Read: "Today is Monday. Tomorrow I am going to the market.") Che giorno va al mercato la persona? (What day does the person go to the market?)
7Leggi: "Caro Paolo, ti scrivo dall'Italia. Qui fa molto caldo. Un abbraccio, Sara." (Read: "Dear Paolo, I am writing to you from Italy. It is very hot here. A hug, Sara.") Com'è il tempo in Italia? (What is the weather like in Italy?)
8Leggi il menù: "Pizza margherita 6 euro, pasta al pomodoro 7 euro, insalata 4 euro." (Read the menu: "Margherita pizza 6 euros, pasta with tomato 7 euros, salad 4 euros.") Qual è il piatto più caro? (Which is the most expensive dish?)
9Leggi: "La farmacia è di fronte alla banca, vicino al supermercato." (Read: "The pharmacy is across from the bank, near the supermarket.") Dov'è la farmacia? (Where is the pharmacy?)
10Leggi: "Il treno per Venezia parte alle 14:30 dal binario 5." (Read: "The train to Venice departs at 14:30 from platform 5.") A che ora parte il treno? (At what time does the train depart?)
About the AIL DELI A1 Exam
The AIL DELI A1 (Diploma Elementare di Lingua Italiana, level A1) is the entry-level Italian language certificate in the 'Firenze' diploma system of the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL). It certifies CEFR A1 beginner proficiency: the ability to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases, introduce oneself, ask and answer questions about personal details such as where one lives and people one knows, and interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. The full exam has five parts — Reading Comprehension, Written Expression, Grammar/Morphosyntax, Listening Comprehension, and a paired Oral Exam — completed in about 90 minutes. The receptive parts are objective: reading uses true/false and multiple-choice items over five short texts, listening pairs short dialogues with image matching and multiple-choice questions, and the morphosyntax section is a fill-in-the-blank cloze with provided elements. Exam materials and grading criteria are prepared centrally by AIL and are identical at every associated centre. A candidate passes by reaching at least 60% of the maximum score. AIL exams are held on dates set by the AIL exam committee, typically several sessions a year at each centre. This free practice set focuses on the objective multiple-choice and true/false sections — reading, listening, and grammar — calibrated to the A1 level.
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Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes total across five parts: Reading Comprehension 20 min, Written Expression 20 min, Grammar/Morphosyntax 15 min, Listening Comprehension 20 min, and a paired Oral Exam of about 15 min.
Passing Score
At least 60% of the maximum score (a grade of at least 'sufficiente'). The grading scale runs insufficiente, sufficiente, buono, molto buono, ottimo.
Exam / Certification Fees
Approximately 85 EUR / 170 CHF (2026). The fee is uniform across AIL exam centres; confirm currency and local surcharges with your chosen centre.
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Reading Comprehension (Comprensione scritta)
True/false and multiple-choice questions on five short everyday texts — notices, ads, menus, schedules, and messages — covering greetings, personal information, family, numbers, prices, times, and directions.
Listening Comprehension (Comprensione orale)
Image-matching and multiple-choice questions on short, slowly spoken dialogues and announcements, testing key details like times, prices, places, numbers, and everyday exchanges.
Grammar and Morphosyntax (Strutture)
Fill-in-the-blank cloze: articles, present tense of essere/avere and regular and common irregular verbs, simple and articulated prepositions, noun and adjective agreement, numbers, and question words.
Preparing for the AIL DELI A1 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: At least 60% of the maximum score (a grade of at least 'sufficiente'). The grading scale runs insufficiente, sufficiente, buono, molto buono, ottimo.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes total across five parts: Reading Comprehension 20 min, Written Expression 20 min, Grammar/Morphosyntax 15 min, Listening Comprehension 20 min, and a paired Oral Exam of about 15 min.
- Exam / certification fees: Approximately 85 EUR / 170 CHF (2026). The fee is uniform across AIL exam centres; confirm currency and local surcharges with your chosen centre. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
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- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
AIL DELI A1: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AIL DELI A1 and who administers it?
DELI A1 is the beginner-level (CEFR A1) Italian certificate in the 'Firenze' diploma system of the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), based in Florence. It is administered through associated AIL exam centres worldwide, with materials and grading prepared centrally by AIL.
What score do I need to pass the AIL DELI A1?
You must reach at least 60% of the maximum score, which corresponds to a grade of at least 'sufficiente' on the AIL scale (insufficiente, sufficiente, buono, molto buono, ottimo). The result combines all five parts of the exam.
How is the AIL DELI A1 exam structured and how long is it?
The exam lasts about 90 minutes and has five parts: Reading Comprehension (20 min), Written Expression (20 min), Grammar/Morphosyntax (15 min), Listening Comprehension (20 min), and a paired Oral Exam (about 15 min).
Is the AIL DELI A1 entirely multiple-choice?
No. The receptive parts are objective — reading uses true/false and multiple-choice items, listening uses image matching and multiple-choice, and the grammar section is a fill-in-the-blank cloze. However, Written Expression and the paired Oral Exam assess production and are not multiple-choice.
What Italian ability does passing DELI A1 prove?
Passing DELI A1 shows CEFR A1 ability: understanding and using familiar everyday expressions, introducing yourself, asking and answering simple questions about personal details, and interacting simply when the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
How much does the AIL DELI A1 cost and when can I take it?
The DELI A1 fee is approximately 85 EUR / 170 CHF (2026), uniform across AIL centres. Exams run on dates set by the AIL exam committee, typically several sessions a year per centre; register at least about 30 days before the exam date.