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?
The CILS Exam Fees indicated below include ILC administration and University of Siena costs.
For adults, children (8-11years) and adolescents (12-16 years)
- Standard exam
- Child exam
- Adolescent exam
For adults and adolescents (12-16years)
- Adolescent exam | $280*
- 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
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 University of 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.
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 4030


