CERT.IT B1 is the B1 exam of the Università Roma Tre. There is no special citizenship version; the standard B1 is used, and Roma Tre's B1 page explains it in the context of the citizenship requirement introduced in 20183. The Interior Ministry lists Roma Tre among the recognised certifiers4.
At a glance
| CERT.IT B1 | |
|---|---|
| Run by | Università Roma Tre, at its Rome site and at accredited centres5 |
| Parts | Listening 20 points, reading 30, writing 20, speaking 30: total 1003 |
| Duration | Listening, reading and writing together in 90 minutes; oral about 10 minutes3 |
| To pass | At least 60% of the written block (42/70) and 60% of the oral (18/30)3 |
| If you fail one part | You retake the whole exam: B1 has no partial pass6 |
| Fee | €80, no refunds1 |
| Sessions | 3 a year at Roma Tre (2026: 3 March, 25 June and 6 October)2 |
| Results | About 2–3 months6,7 |
The four parts, one by one
At Roma Tre's own site, listening, reading and writing are done on a computer; at accredited centres they are on paper. Speaking is always face to face and recorded8.
Listening (20 points)
| Task | What you hear | What you do | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dialogues | Choose 1 of 3 answers | 8 |
| 2 | Short radio news items | Choose between two options | 7 |
| 3 | Short messages | Choose 1 of 3 answers | 5 |
The recordings for tasks 1 and 2 are played twice3.
Reading (30 points)
| Task | What you do | Items |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fill the gaps in a text, choosing 1 of 4 options | 7 |
| 2 | Answer multiple-choice questions (3 options) | 8 |
| 3 | Answer multiple-choice questions on rules or articles | 8 |
| 4 | Decide whether statements are true or false | 6 |
Writing (20 points)
You write two short texts of 50–80 words each, worth 10 points each: for example a message to the residents of your building and a letter of complaint3. They are short, so every sentence counts: cover each point of the task, use the right register and leave time to check.
Speaking (about 10 minutes, 30 points)
| Part | What happens | Points |
|---|---|---|
| A | Interview: questions about you | 10 |
| B | Role play face to face, for example politely complaining to a neighbour | 10 |
| C | Role play by voice message: you leave a recorded message for someone | 10 |
Part C is unusual: there is no one answering, so you must say everything clearly in one go: who you are, why you are calling, what you need3.
How the pass mark works
You need 60% of the points of the written block (listening + reading + writing = 42 of 70) and 60% of the oral (18 of 30)3. Inside the written block there is no minimum per skill, so strong reading can make up for weaker listening.
Fee and dates
The B1 fee is €80 for the whole exam, with no refunds1. Under the 2020 regulation, a candidate who is ill on the day and sends a medical certificate can sit the next session without paying again6.
Roma Tre runs B1 three times a year; in 2026 the dates were 3 March, 25 June and 6 October2. No B1 session is left in 2026, and the 2027 calendar had not been published when we checked9. Accredited centres follow the same annual calendar6.
How to register
At Roma Tre (Rome)1:
- Create an account on Roma Tre's student portal (GOMP).
- Book the CERT.IT B1 test in the admissions section and upload a clear PDF of your ID card or passport and of your codice fiscale (Italian tax code).
- Pay through PagoPA before the deadline; an unpaid booking lapses. Seats are limited.
In 2026, bookings opened about 6–11 weeks before each exam and closed about 2–5 weeks before it9.
At an accredited centre, the centre registers you and collects the fee6. Roma Tre publishes two lists: about thirty centres in Italy, and centres in twelve other countries, including Rosario (Argentina), Campinas (Brazil) and Tunis5,10. If you have no codice fiscale, a centre may be the easier route.
On exam day
- Bring a valid ID and arrive on time6.
- On paper: use a blue or black pen; pencil answers are ignored. To change an answer, write "NO" next to it and mark the new one6.
- No dictionaries, books, phones or computers, and you cannot leave the room and come back6.
- All four parts are normally done on the same day6; at Roma Tre, if the daily limit is reached, you may be moved to the next day and told by email about a week before11.
Results and certificate
All papers are marked by Roma Tre. Under the 2020 regulation, results reach the centre within 40 working days of Roma Tre receiving the papers6; the Naples centre tells candidates about three months, with the certificate emailed a few weeks later7. Roma Tre's pages do not say whether the certificate expires.
Disability or learning difficulty? Roma Tre publishes no CERT.IT-specific rules, so ask the centre before you book.
If you fail a part
For B1 there is no partial pass: passed parts are kept only at B2, C1 and C26. If you fail the written block or the oral, you register and pay again for the whole exam. With three sessions a year, that can mean a wait of several months.
How to prepare
- Practise writing 50–80 word messages that cover every point, in both tu and Lei.
- Rehearse a voice message: greeting, who you are, the problem, what you ask, goodbye.
- Roma Tre publishes an official B1 sample exam with audio on its B1 page3; use it once under timed conditions.
- Follow the 4- or 8-week study plan, and compare CERT.IT with the others in which certificate should I choose.
Frequently asked questions
Is CERT.IT B1 accepted for Italian citizenship?
Yes. The Interior Ministry lists the Università Roma Tre among the recognised certifiers. There is no special citizenship version: you take the standard CERT.IT B1.
How much does CERT.IT B1 cost?
The fee is €80 for the whole B1 exam, and it is not refunded.
What is the CERT.IT B1 pass mark?
60% of the written block (42 of 70 points) and 60% of the oral (18 of 30). There is no minimum per skill inside the written block.
Can I keep the parts of CERT.IT B1 I passed?
No. At B1 there is no partial pass, so you retake the whole exam.
Can I take CERT.IT B1 abroad?
Only in a few places. Roma Tre lists accredited centres in twelve countries outside Italy, including one each in Argentina (Rosario) and Brazil (Campinas).