Official Italian language certification exam offered to non-native speakers, aligned with CEFR levels A1 to C2, used for academic, professional, and immigration purposes and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Exam Details
- Owner/Creator
- Università per Stranieri di Siena (University for Foreigners of Siena)
- Provider/Administrator
- CILS Office at Università per Stranieri di Siena
- Official Website(s)
- https://cils.unistrasi.it/
- Exam Types
- • CILS A1 to C2
• CILS A2 Integrazione (residency permit)
• CILS B1 Cittadinanza (citizenship)
• CILS Bambini/Adolescenti (children/teens)
• CILS for Business or Healthcare (pilot forms) - Structure
- • Listening comprehension
• Reading comprehension
• Grammar/Structure
• Writing
• Speaking - Format
- Paper-based only; administered at test centers worldwide
- Results Time
- Usually 45–60 days after test date
- Scoring System
- Each part graded separately (on a 0–20 scale)
• Minimum 11/20 required per section to pass
• Candidates can retake failed sections within 18 months - Certificate Format
- Printed certificate sent to test centers for candidate pickup
- Certificate Validity
- Indefinite
- How to Verify Certificate
- Contact the Università per Stranieri di Siena directly or request confirmation through the exam center
- Certificate Authenticity Features
- Certificates issued by CILS Office with secure registration and paper record
- Academic Use
- Accepted by many Italian universities for entry and course placement (especially B2 and above)
- Immigration Use
- Required for Italian citizenship (B1 Cittadinanza); A2 required for residency permits
- Available in Ukraine
- YES
- Available in Gulf Countries
- YES
- Can Be a Test Center
- YES?
- Center Requirements
- • Affiliation with a school or language center
• Approved invigilators and facilities
• Secure storage of exam materials - Docs & Photos Needed
- • Floor plan of exam rooms
• Equipment list
• Staff credentials and CVs - Application Process
- Application through the University of Siena's CILS office?
- General Emails
- info@unistrasi.it - general
unistrasi@pec.it - ?
