Official Exam/Certificate: THE AMFA TEST

The Center for Persian Studies at the Faculty of Philology is the authorized representative of Sa’adi Foundation in Europe to hold the AMFA test regularly throughout the year.

About AMFA

Persian Language Proficiency Test (PLPT), or internationally known as AMFA, is the official Persian language proficiency test developed by Sa’di Foundation and is regulated officially in Iran. It offers successful candidates an internationally recognized certificate known as the “International Persian Proficiency Certificate”.

AMFA Test evaluates Persian proficiency in four main skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) regardless of the learner’s educational background.

AMFA test uses a seven-band scale to assess your Persian language proficiency in four key skills. Scores range from Band Score 0.8 or 15 (Novice) to Band Score 7 or 180 (expert).

Here you can find the AMFA band score scale compared to other International language proficiency tests:

The applicants will receive the certificate from the Sa’adi Foundation in Iran which is the only valid and official certificate of Persian Proficiency.

Applicants and students from all over the world, especially in Europe and the US, who need to get the official certificate for Persian language proficiency are invited to apply for the AMFA test and take the exam/certificate in Belgrade, Serbia.

AMFA Key Features

  • AMFA is the only official exam for General Persian Language proficiency.
  • AMFA is open to all applicants regardless of their level or background in Persian skills.
  • AMFA is held regularly at the Faculty of Philology, the University of Belgrade during the year.
  • AMFA certificate is valid for 3 years.
  • Fee: 85 EUR (Exam+ the Certificate)

Apply for the AMFA test > Come to Belgrade > Sit for the Exam > Get your AMFA Certificate!

To apply for the AMFA test or for more information please send an email to farsi@fil.bg.ac.rs and we will contact you soon.