CILS
Certification
Earn a Globally Recognised Italian Certification
Stand out in universities, careers, or visa applications with CELI & CILS certifications—officially administered by APICS in Singapore.
Why get certified?
University Admissions
Required for studying in ItalyCareer Advancement
Boost your CV with CER-aligned credentialsVisa & Immigration
Proof of language proficiency
Next CILS exam dates 2026
Just launched!
CILS B1 Adolescenti
Unlock Your Child's Future with CILS B1 Adolescenti Exam Preparation Course!
The passport to a world without borders starts here.
Our exclusive B1 Italian for Teenagers course is the ultimate launchpad, designed to prepare
students for the official CILS B1 Adolescenti examination on 3 December.
Limited seats available!
Early registration is recommended.
Sign up nowCertification of Italian as a foreign language
APICS Italian Cultural Centre is the official Exam Centre for CILS Exams of Italian as a Foreign Language, offered by the University for Foreigners of Siena.
As an official Exam Centre, it is possible to sit the exams at the APICS Italian Cultural Centre. We offer assistance and preparation for students, both individually and in group classes, online and face to face!
CILS exam can be taken at every level of competence, from Beginners to Advanced. CILS certifications are internationally recognized.
► The Foreigners University of Siena is responsible for the exam papers, has set up the proficiency levels in conformity with the European Framework for languages, and lays out the dates of examination (visit www.unistrasi.it).
As an official Exam Centre, it is possible to sit the exams at the APICS Italian Cultural Centre. We offer assistance and preparation for students, both individually and in group classes, online and face to face!
CILS exam can be taken at every level of competence, from Beginners to Advanced. CILS certifications are internationally recognized.
► The Foreigners University of Siena is responsible for the exam papers, has set up the proficiency levels in conformity with the European Framework for languages, and lays out the dates of examination (visit www.unistrasi.it).
Which levels do we cover?
The CILS certification system covers all six levels of linguistic competency − as stated in the European framework:
Listening, reading & comprehension, writing, oral skills, grammar and lexicon.
APICS Italian Cultural Centre offers all six levels for the CILS Certification Exams for adults; and three levels for teenagers (aged 13-17 years).
► Most Italian universities accept the CILS Certificates (Level B2) as an entrance requirement for prospective students, Erasmus students, and international students.
Level B1 Citizenship is the minimum language proficiency required to apply for Italian citizenship.
Listening, reading & comprehension, writing, oral skills, grammar and lexicon.
APICS Italian Cultural Centre offers all six levels for the CILS Certification Exams for adults; and three levels for teenagers (aged 13-17 years).
► Most Italian universities accept the CILS Certificates (Level B2) as an entrance requirement for prospective students, Erasmus students, and international students.
Level B1 Citizenship is the minimum language proficiency required to apply for Italian citizenship.
