CILS certification (Università per Stranieri di Siena)

Italy's state-recognised proficiency exam, A1 to C2, plus the B1 cittadinanza level.

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What it actually is

Run by the University for Foreigners of Siena and recognised by the Italian foreign ministry: B2 admits you to Italian universities and the special B1 cittadinanza is the level required for citizenship by marriage. The site carries the official exam calendar, centre list and past papers, which are the most useful free study material here. Fees and sitting dates vary by centre, and results take two to four months.

What it covers

  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking

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