CILS EXAMS

CILS Italian Exams – Certify Your Language Skills

The CILS exam (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) is an internationally recognized certificate for Italian as a foreign or second language. It assesses language skills in the areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking and is based on the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2. The CILS certificate is recognized by educational institutions, employers and authorities and serves as proof of language skills for work, study or residence in Italy. All information on CILS exam dates, Registration and requirements for levels A1 to C2 can be found below

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Level

A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2

Code Exam type
– Standard (ohne Spezialisierung)
B (Bambini) Für Kinder 8–11 Jahre
A (Adolescenti) Für Jugendliche 12–16 Jahre
I (Integrazione) Für migrationsbezogene Zwecke
C (Cittadinanza) Für den Erwerb der italienischen Staatsbürgerschaft
C1 M Speziell für Medizinstudierende oder zur Anerkennung von Diplomen

  1. Hörverstehen (Ascolto)
  2. Leseverständnis (Comprensione della lettura)
  3. Analyse der Kommunikationsstruktur (Strutture di comunicazione)
    Dieser Teil entfällt bei der B1-C-Prüfung
  4. Schriftlicher Ausdruck (Produzione scritta)
  5. Mündliche Prüfung (Produzione orale)

Die mündliche Prüfung besteht aus zwei Teilen:

  • Einem Gespräch zwischen Kandidat und Prüfer
  • Einem Monolog des Kandidaten

The number of exam 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 "Exam 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.

Cancellations are subject to a non-refundable processing fee of CHF 30.00. Cancellations after the deadline will result in the full examination fee being charged. Cancellations can only be made by email.

It is generally possible to postpone an examination after the registration deadline. In the case of a medically confirmed illness, the examination fee can be transferred to a later examination (within 18 months). A doctor's certificate is required for this. A processing fee of CHF 30.00 will also be charged. The medical certificate must be submitted within 10 days of the examination, otherwise it will not be considered. A refund of the costs is not possible.

Sie erhalten am Prüfungstag ein Blatt, auf dem Ihre Matrikelnummer ersichtlich ist, sowie Anleitungen, wie Sie Ihre Ergebnisse abrufen können.
Die Auswertungszeit beträgt in der Regel ca. 3 Monate. Die Bewertungen werden direkt von CILS durchgeführt. Falls Sie das Zertifikat vor Ort abholen möchten, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte per E-Mail.

The CILS certificate is internationally recognized, accepted by educational institutions, employers, and authorities, and serves as proof of language proficiency for work, study, or residence in Italy. For naturalization in Switzerland, the required Italian language skills can also be demonstrated with a CILS certificate in the Italian-speaking cantons.

The CILS certificate is not recognized for naturalization in Switzerland.