DITALS is a professional qualification offered by the University for Foreigners of Siena for teachers (or prospective teachers) of Italian as a foreign language. DITALS certificates are graded according to levels of competence, allowing candidates to prepare for those levels which best suit their professional needs.
The DITALS Certification attests that holders have the theoretical and practical skills necessary to work as L2 Italian teachers.
For more detailed information on the DITALS certification and prerequisites, please visit: http://ditals.unistrasi.it/1/8/ESAMI.htm
DITALS exams
It is possible to take the DITALS exams Base, Level I and Level II at the IIC Melbourne.
How to apply
The application form must be downloaded and sent it back to IIC Melbourne with a photocopy of an identification document (such as passport or driver’s license) by the deadlines specified for each session.
Download your application form below:
Domanda per Iscrizione DITALS BASE
Domanda per Iscrizione DITALS I livello
Domanda per Ripetizione DITALS BASE
Domanda per Ripetizione DITALS I livello
Important: For the examination session on 17 April 2026, the deadline for submitting the complete documentation is Thursday, 5 March 2026.
N.B. An administration fee of $160 (non-refundable) is payable to the IIC in order to register for the exam. This amount does not include the registration fee to the University of Siena (refer to table “Exam fee” below). For those candidates who are repeating components of the DITALS exam and therefore do not need to sit the full exam, the administration fee payable to the IIC is reduced to $80.
Payment method
Cash, credit card, eftpos or bank transfer.
Bank Transfer Account Name: Istituto Italiano di Cultura.
BSB: 063-170 Account No: 0000 0015
Exam fees
| DITALS BASE | DITALS I livello | DITALS ll livello | II scuola IT |
| $ 166 + $ 37 $ 56 for each component to repeat |
$ 278 + $ 37 $ 93 for each component to repeat |
$ 407 + $ 74 $ 102 for each component to repeat |
$ 296 + $ 74 $ 102 for each component to repeat |
Once exam admission is confirmed, candidates are expected to finalize full payment of exam fees.
Exam Dates are available at this link: DITALS Dates
The exam will take place exclusively IN PERSON.
INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Important: For the examination session on 17 April 2026, the deadline for submitting the complete documentation is Thursday, 5 March 2026.
For further information please contact:
T +61 3 98664729;
E corsi.iicmelbourne@esteri.it