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Spain

For Spanish language proficiency:

Common Certificates:

• DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera)– Issued by Instituto Cervantes; levels A1 to C2
• SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española)– Digital, multi-level (A1–C1) and recognized globally
• CELU (Certificado de Español: Lengua y Uso)– Accepted in Spain and Latin America

Typical Uses:

• University admission
• Residency or citizenship applications
• Employment where Spanish is required

Italy

For Italian language proficiency:

Common Certificates:

• CELI (Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana)– From Università per Stranieri di Perugia
• CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera)– From Università per Stranieri di Siena
• PLIDA (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri)– Recognized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• IT– From Università degli Studi Roma Tre

Typical Uses:

• Italian citizenship (B1 or higher required)
• University enrollment
• Work visa processes

Portugal

For Portuguese language proficiency:

Common Certificates:

• CAPLE (Centro de Avaliação de Português Língua Estrangeira)– From Universidade de Lisboa; levels A1 to C2
• DIPLE (Diploma Intermédio de Português Língua Estrangeira)– Intermediate level, used for education/work
• DAPLE (Diploma Avançado de Português Língua Estrangeira)– Advanced level

Typical Uses:

• Citizenship (A2 level minimum for naturalization)
• Education and professional purposes
• Residency permits

Malta

Malta is bilingual (English and Maltese). For non-EU nationals, English proficiency is often required.

Common Certificates:

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)– UK-aligned
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)– Common for academic routes
• Cambridge English Qualifications– B1, B2 (FCE), C1 (CAE), etc.

Typical Uses:

• Student visas (especially for English language courses)
• Work and residence permits
• English-language university programs

In Greece, the Certificate of Attainment in Greek (Ellinomatheia) is the official language proficiency certification recognized by the Greek state. It is administered by the Centre for the Greek Language under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. This certification assesses proficiency levels from A1 to C2, aligning with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Hellenic American Union+3hcgm.org+3GAI+3hcgm.org+2Hellenic American Union+2Eureka Courses+2Eureka Courses

Common Uses of the Certificate

• University Admission: A B2 level certificate is typically required for enrollment in Greek public universities. Modern Greek Language Teaching Centre+1migration.gov.gr+1
• Employment: Employers, especially in public institutions and roles requiring frequent communication, value official certification verifying one’s level of Greek. gr+3nativespeakers.co+3Get Golden Visa+3
• Citizenship Applications: For naturalization, applicants must demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Greek language, history, and culture. The Certificate of Knowledge Adequacy for Naturalisation (PEGP)assesses these areas and is a requisite for citizenship through naturalization. Rethink Education+1gov.gr+1

Examination Details

• Levels Assessed: A1 to C2
• Components: Listening, Reading, Writing, and SpeakingGAI+7Wikipedia+7hcgm.org+7
• Administration: Exams are conducted by officially recognized examination centers in collaboration with the Centre for the Greek Language. Rethink Education+6hcgm.org+6Hellenic American Union+6
• Registration and Dates: Examinations are typically held in May, with registration periods announced in advance on the official website.

For more detailed information and registration, you can visit the Centre for the Greek Language’s official website.