CILS Exam

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). The CEFR self-assessment grid defines the proficiency required for each level.

What does it cost?

The CILS Exam Fees indicated below include ILC administration and University of Siena costs.

Exam Location: Italian Language Centre – 473 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche QLD 4030

For those candidates who are repeating components of the CILS exam and therefore do not need to sit the full exam, a separate fee will be calculated on a case-by-case basis. Students withdrawing from the examination or postponing the exam to a later date may incur additional financial penalties issued by the Università per Stranieri di Siena.

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.

Please note: The Università per Stranieri di Siena requires identity documentation for CILS exam registration including: passport, date of birth, country & place of birth and citizenship status. Following your enrolment, our team will be in touch to complete your application with these details.

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