B1 Certification

CILS, CELI, IT and PLIDA are the official qualifications awarded by the Italian Government to certify the competency of candidates in the Italian language.

As of December 2018, one of these 4 tests is required by the Italian Government in order to apply for Italian Citizenship. The minimum level required is B1 as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It certifies that candidates are independent users of the Italian language and can:

• understand the main points of information in conversations and texts on familiar matters relating to work, school and leisure time, etc. when clear, standard language is used
• deal with most situations typically encountered when travelling in Italian-speaking countries
• express yourself simply and coherently when talking about familiar topics and areas of personal interest
• report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and ambitions as well as make short statements and explanations

We recommend taking our PLACEMENT TEST ; if you place in a level B1 or higher, we suggest investing in a few hours of private tutoring to prepare specifically for the exam.
Should you score lower than B1 in our placement test, we encourage you to enroll in one of our group classes.

Preparation for the CILS exams

IACE offers private online classes with a certified tutor.
The classes will focus on:
Familiarity with the format and instructions.
Written samples similar to those required in the test.
A wide range of activities to prepare the different parts of the test.
Video activities to simulate oral tests.
Relevant information about the kinds of questions asked during the test.
Fee: $110/hour; $1000 for 10 prepaid hours

To book a class please email [email protected]

CILS EXAMS ARE NOT OFFERED AT IACE BUT CAN BE TAKEN AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS, INCLUDING THE ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE IN NEW YORK.

FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE ON THE CILS WEBSITE

Test your knowledge: See examples of past exams