CILS Exam
Price range: $110.00 through $360.00
Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera (CILS)
Issued by the Università per Stranieri di Siena, this qualification supports individuals to study abroad (B2) and work in Italy (C1-C2), as well as to apply for Italian residency (A2) or for Italian citizenship (B1).
Upcoming Exam Sessions
Tuesday 16 June 2026 | Enrol by 28 April 2026
Thursday 3 December 2026 | Enrol by 15 October 2026
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Description
Description
CILS is officially recognised as a certification of competence in Italian by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI – Ministero Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale), the Ministry of Education & Merit (MIM) and the Ministry of University & Research (MUR).
CILS tests all four language competencies: speaking, listening, writing and reading, and follows the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) levels (A1–C2).
What does it cost?
For adults, children (8-11years) and adolescents (12-16 years)
- Standard exam
- Child exam
- Adolescent exam
For adults and adolescents (12-16years)
- Adolescent exam | $180*
- Standard exam
- Citizenship exam
For adults wanting to study abroad in an Italian University
- Standard exam
For Italian, non-Italian and foreigners working in Italy
- Standard exam
For Italian, non-Italian and foreign teachers working in Italy
- Standard exam
To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend you complete a CILS practice exam prior to booking your exam to test your Italian level in all four (4) competencies, ensuring you can confidently pass the exam level and obtain your certification.
The CEFR self-assessment grid defines the proficiency required for each level across all four (4) language competencies – speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Exam Location
Italian Language Centre
473 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche QLD 4010
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