CILS exams in Aarau - simply certify your language skills!

The ILS-Aarau is a recognized examination center for the The number of examination places is limited. Please register early using the registration form or directly at our office. The respective registration deadlines can be found in the table "Examination dates & registration deadlines." Registrations are only possible until the registration deadline; unfortunately, registrations received after this date cannot be considered. The exam fees must be paid in full by the day of the exam at the latest, otherwise participation will be excluded. and offers dates for all levels – A1 to C2 – as well as special variants such as CILS Bambini (A1–A2), CILS Integrazione (A2) and CILS Solo per gli Specializzandi di Medicina (C1). Here you have the opportunity to officially confirm your Italian language skills according to international standards and obtain a certificate that is recognized by employers, educational institutions, and authorities in Italy, Switzerland, and worldwide.

The CILS exams are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and test listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Whether you need Italian for work, study, medical recognition, or residence and naturalization purposes, the CILS certificate is valuable proof of your language skills.

The ILS-Aarau not only assists you with Registration the CILS exam, but also supports you throughout the entire examination process. If desired, you can attend special CILS exam preparation courses, which will prepare you specifically for the requirements of the respective level. The experienced teachers at ILS-Aarau will be happy to provide you with advice and assistance.

All important information about the current CILS exam dates, exam content, and registration procedures can be found directly at ILS-Aarau Passing the CILS exam at ILS-Aarau new opportunities for you—whether for your professional career, your studies, or your personal development in Aarau and beyond.

Both CELI and CILS are internationally recognized certificates for Italian as a foreign language. Both test the four central language skills: Listening, reading, writing and speaking. With both certificates you can prove your knowledge of Italian for studies, work or naturalization - also in Switzerland, especially in the Italian-speaking cantons.

The most important difference lies in their origin: CELI is issued by the Università per St ranieri di Perugia, CILS by the Università per Stranieri di Siena. While both exams are based on the same levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1-C2), they differ in terms of exam types, preparation options and exam centers.

For exam participants, this means that one certificate may be more practical than the other, depending on location, available preparation and personal goal. Both offer the opportunity to repeat failed parts individually so that you can flexibly prove your knowledge.