Next session: December 4 (all levels). Registrations from October 1 to 25.
Important: exams are held in person at the IIC premises.
The Italian Cultural Institute of Bangkok, in agreement with the University for Foreigners of Siena, offers the opportunity to obtain the official certification of Italian as a second language (CILS).
The CILS certification corresponds to the language proficiency levels defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), established by the Council of Europe. The exams are divided into six independent tests corresponding to the six CEFR levels.
Equivalence of Certifications with the CEFR:
| LEVEL | UNIVERSITY FOR FOREIGNERS OF SIENA |
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| A1 – Basic level | CILS A1 |
| A2 – Elementary level | CILS A2 |
| B1 – Intermediate level | CILS B1 |
| B2 – Upper intermediate level | CILS B2 |
| C1 – Advanced level | CILS C1 |
| C2 – Mastery of the language in complex situations | CILS C2 |
CILS Certification
CILS (Certification of Italian as a Foreign Language) is an official qualification issued by the University for Foreigners of Siena, certifying communicative competence in Italian as a second language.
The CILS Certification system covers all six levels of communicative competence defined by the CEFR. Each CILS level is independent and complete, certifying communicative skills appropriate for specific social, professional, or academic contexts.
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Basic learner: CILS A1 and A2
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Independent learner: CILS Uno – B1, B1 for Adolescents, B1 for Citizenship, and CILS Due – B2
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Proficient learner: CILS Tre – C1 and CILS Quattro – C2
Registration for CILS exams
The registration form must be completed and sent along with a copy of an identity document and proof of payment. The form must be fully completed, including the section on data protection law (Art. 13 of Legislative Decree No. 196/2003), with place, date, and signature.
Payment of registration fee
The exam fee (depending on level) can be paid by:
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Bank transfer to the Italian Cultural Institute Bangkok:
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Name: Italian Cultural Institute Bangkok Euro
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Account No.: 978-101-0018-171975-001
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Bank: Bangkok Bank
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Email: iicbangkok@esteri.it
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Reason for payment: candidate’s full name – CILS Exam
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Cash payment at the Institute.
Completed form, proof of payment, and ID copy must be sent by October 25 to: iicbangkok@esteri.it
Registration fees:
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CILS A1 and A2: €50
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CILS Uno – B1: €100
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CILS Due – B2: €110
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CILS Tre – C1: €135
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CILS Quattro – C2: €160
How to prepare for the CILS exams
Check the CILS Guidelines and syllabus. A free exam session (with answer keys, evaluation criteria, and worksheets) can be downloaded here:
CILS preparation link
Scoring system
Total scores range from 60 (A1–A2) to 100 (other levels). Each skill is graded independently (0–20). To pass, candidates must reach the minimum passing score in each skill area.
If a candidate does not pass all skills, they will receive a “capitalization certificate” indicating which skills were passed. Passed skills can be carried forward for 18 months. Candidates may retake only the failed skills.
Exam results
Results are communicated to centers and candidates within 3 months; they can be viewed here. Certificates are sent to exam centers within 6–7 months after the exam date.