Florence, Tuscany -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/01/2009 -- The Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL) is an association of schools, institutions, foreign and national specialists working in teaching the Italian language to foreign students and in the field of certifications.

AIL’s main office is located in Florence; it is however possible to attend exam-preparatory courses and to sit the exams in all Italy’s Leonardo da Vinci schools and in authorized schools in Italy and abroad.

There are four exam sessions per year, in order to make it easier for anyone to access them.

The exam-preparatory courses (http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-exam-courses.html) are divided into different ability levels and include real exam simulations with test sheets. Each student is personally assisted by professional teachers. The specific preparatory courses always start one month before the examination date. The aim is not only to prepare its participants to sit the exam, but also to allow a full immersion in Italian language and culture.

The Italian language certifications offered include all the levels required by European Portfolio: A2 – B1 B2 – C1- C2 and are indicated to people with different purposes: anyone who travels and wishes to spend a holiday in Italy, who studies in Italy or abroad, anyone who is planning to work in Italy or, simply, anyone who is interested in Italian culture.

For further, more detailed information: http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-exam-courses.html