Italian version
The CILS (Certificate of Italian as a Foreign Language) certifies language and communication ability in Italian as a second language. This certification is officially recognized by EALTA (European Language Testing Association), the European association which aims to promote awareness of language testing best practice in Europe.
From 4 September to 12 October registration is open for the CILS exam on 5 December 2023.
Levels
The CILS certification covers all six levels of language and communication ability (from A1 to C2) as set out by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
CILS examinations for the following levels can be taken at our Centre:
- ONE-B1 (B1 Standard, B1 Citizenship)
- TWO-B2
- THREE-C1
- FOUR-C2
N.B. In order to enrol in the OSS course it is necessary to take the B1 Standard level (or higher levels): B1 Citizenship is not accepted to enrol in the OSS course.
Exam structure
The exam is made up of various sections to test language and communication skills:
- listening
- reading comprehension
- ability to use communicative structures in Italian
- written production
- oral production
Fees
| Level | Fee | Fee per section in case of repeat attempts |
| CILS UNO level-B1 | € 90 | € 20 |
| CILS levels B1 CITTADINANZA | € 100 | --- |
| CILS DUE level-B2 | € 105 | € 23 |
| CILS TRE level-C1 | € 135 | € 30 |
| CILS QUATTRO level-C2 | € 160 | € 35 |
Registration
From 4 September to 12 October registration is open for the CILS exam on 5 December 2023!
| Step | Date |
| Registration for the CILS exam on 05/12/2023 (for all levels) by the following link: https://forms.gle/sKQ8WaHpyJCVBAT57 | 4 September - 12 October 2023 |
| You will receive an email from the Students' Office with instructions for payment | 13 October 2023 |
| Make the payment following the instructions you will receive by email, then send the payment receipt and a copy of your Identity Card to didattica.cla@unipd.it | 13 - 18 October 2023 |
Exam date
(for all levels) | 05/12/2023 |
| Next test session (for all levels) | 05/06/2024 |
Candidates with special needs (temporary or permanent disabilities) should provide the Teaching Office with a medical certification at the time of signing up.
Please be very careful when entering your details in the registration form because they will appear in your certificate.
If after the issuance of the certificate there are errors, in fact, there are extra costs to be paid to ask for the personal data correction:
– €20,00 for the personal data correction of the certificate to be sent to Italy
– €30,00 for the personal data correction of the certificate to be sent abroad
On the day of the exam
| Where | University Language Centre: Via Venezia, 16 - Padova |
| When | On the day of the exam at 8:30 am.
Depending on the number of candidates, the tests may also end in the late afternoon or early evening. |
| What to bring | - A valid ID Card (the one used to register)
- A black pen
- Money to pay for the certificate to be posted to you (if you requested this) |
Preparation path
Reserved for Unipd students and employees
Target
The preparation material and meetings – for the 8 June 2023 exam – are reserved for Unipd students and employees who have completed their registration for the certification exam.
Levels
The preparation path is aimed at candidates who wish to take one of the following levels of certification:
- B1 Citizenship
- B1 Standard
- B2
- C1
- C2
Contents and structure
The CILS preparation path covers the exam structure and requirements and provides tools and strategies for exam preparation.
The preparation path consists of:
- a structured exam preparation path to be taken on an autonomous basis using the material and resources available on the Moodle platform. It will mainly be possible to practice through exam examples, but there is no individual feedback for productive skills (writing and oral production);
- an on-demand meeting – unique for participants of all levels included in the preparation – during which the syllabus and the structure of the tests will be presented and instructions will be given on how to use the material and resources in Moodle to prepare for the exam. Once the Moodle material has been accessed, those who wish to do so may request to take part in this meeting, which will be held in person on Friday 27 October 2023;
- a real exam simulation during which indications and suggestions will be given on how best to tackle the various tests. The candidates will be divided into different classrooms according to their level. The dates are:
- C1: 17/11/2023 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am
- B1 Citizenship: 17/11/2023 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
- B2: 24/11/2023 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am
- B1: 24/11/2023 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
It is not, therefore, an Italian language course.
Fees
The preparation is free of charge and reserved for students and Unipd employees who have completed their registration for the certification exam.
Registration
After they have completed their registration for the CILS exam, eligible candidates will receive an email from the CLA Student Office with all the instructions for preparing for the exam.
Contact details
If you have any further doubts or need any assistance, please remember that the University Language Centre’s Teaching Office (via Venezia, 16 – 5th floor) is open from Monday to Friday from 9.30 until 1 p.m.
