Generally, U.S. universities consider 15 hours of study to be equal to 1 semester credit. For more information on academic credit click here . At the end of the course, the school will issue a certificate of attendance indicating the level of course completed. The exam is divided into four levels and is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is given in Rome twice a year - once in the beginning of June and again in the beginning of December.
Registration is required one month in advance.
The school organizes specially-designed preparatory courses for this exam.