﻿{"id":180,"date":"2023-04-03T20:56:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T13:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iicbangkok.esteri.it\/lingua-e-cultura\/certificazioni\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:29:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T09:29:26","slug":"certificazioni","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iicbangkok.esteri.it\/en\/lingua-e-cultura\/certificazioni\/","title":{"rendered":"Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"240\">Next session: 16 June (all levels). Registrations from 7 April to 7 May.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2><strong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"303\">Important: exams are held in person at the IIC premises.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"509\">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).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"783\">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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"835\"><strong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"833\">Equivalence of Certifications with the CEFR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1194\">\n<thead data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"885\">\n<tr data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"885\">\n<th data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"845\" data-col-size=\"md\">LEVEL<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"885\" data-col-size=\"sm\">UNIVERSITY FOR FOREIGNERS OF SIENA<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1194\">\n<tr data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"967\">\n<td data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"954\" data-col-size=\"md\">A1 \u2013 Basic level<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"967\" data-col-size=\"sm\">CILS A1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1005\">\n<td data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"992\" data-col-size=\"md\">A2 \u2013 Elementary level<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1005\" data-col-size=\"sm\">CILS A2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1045\">\n<td data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1032\" data-col-size=\"md\">B1 \u2013 Intermediate level<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1045\" data-col-size=\"sm\">CILS B1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1091\">\n<td data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1078\" data-col-size=\"md\">B2 \u2013 Upper intermediate level<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1091\" data-col-size=\"sm\">CILS B2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1127\">\n<td data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1114\" data-col-size=\"md\">C1 \u2013 Advanced level<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1127\" data-col-size=\"sm\">CILS C1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1194\">\n<td data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1181\" data-col-size=\"md\">C2 \u2013 Mastery of the language in complex situations<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1194\" data-col-size=\"sm\">CILS C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1673\"><strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1218\">CILS Certification<\/strong><br data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1221\" \/>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.<br data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\" \/>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.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1878\">\n<li data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1712\">\n<p data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1712\"><strong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1694\">Basic learner<\/strong>: CILS A1 and A2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1814\">\n<p data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1814\"><strong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1738\">Independent learner<\/strong>: CILS Uno \u2013 B1, B1 for Adolescents, B1 for Citizenship, and CILS Due \u2013 B2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1878\">\n<p data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1878\"><strong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1839\">Proficient learner<\/strong>: CILS Tre \u2013 C1 and CILS Quattro \u2013 C2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2186\"><strong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1911\">Registration for CILS exams<\/strong><br data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1914\" \/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/iicbangkok.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Modulo-iscrizione-esami-CILS.pdf\">registration form<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2273\"><strong data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2219\">Payment of registration fee<\/strong><br data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2222\" \/>The exam fee (depending on level) can be paid by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2583\">\n<li data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2548\">\n<p data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2334\">Bank transfer to the Italian Cultural Institute Bangkok:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2548\">\n<li data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2386\">\n<p data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2386\">Name: Italian Cultural Institute Bangkok Euro<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2429\">\n<p data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2429\">Account No.: 978-101-0018-171975-001<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2454\">\n<p data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2454\">Bank: Bangkok Bank<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<p data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2488\">Email: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2486\">iicbangkok@esteri.it\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2548\">\n<p data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2548\">Reason for payment: candidate\u2019s full name \u2013 CILS Exam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2583\">\n<p data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2583\">Cash payment at the Institute.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2688\">Completed form, proof of payment, and ID copy must be sent <strong data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2661\">by 7 May <\/strong>to: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2686\">iicbangkok@esteri.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2714\"><strong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2712\">Registration fees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2838\">\n<li data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2738\">\n<p data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2738\">CILS A1 and A2: \u20ac40<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2762\">\n<p data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2762\">CILS Uno \u2013 B1: \u20ac60<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2786\">\n<p data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2786\">CILS Due \u2013 B2: \u20ac70<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2810\">\n<p data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2810\">CILS Tre \u2013 C1: \u20ac80<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2838\">\n<p data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2838\">CILS Quattro \u2013 C2: \u20ac90<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>***<\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The exam registration fee does not yet include any bank transfer commissions or transaction fees.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"3122\"><strong data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2877\">How to prepare for the CILS exams<\/strong><br data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2880\" \/>Check the CILS Guidelines and syllabus. A free exam session (with answer keys, evaluation criteria, and worksheets) can be downloaded here:<br data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3022\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cils.unistrasi.it\/1\/100\/52\/Come_prepararsi_agli_esami_CILS.htm\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3120\">CILS preparation link<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3324\"><strong data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3142\">Scoring system<\/strong><br data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3145\" \/>Total scores range from 60 (A1\u2013A2) to 100 (other levels). Each skill is graded independently (0\u201320). To pass, candidates must reach the minimum passing score in each skill area.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3552\">If a candidate does not pass all skills, they will receive a \u201ccapitalization certificate\u201d indicating which skills were passed. Passed skills can be carried forward for 18 months. Candidates may retake only the failed skills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3719\"><strong data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3570\">Exam results<\/strong><br data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3573\" \/>Results are communicated to centers and candidates within 3 months; they can be viewed <a href=\"https:\/\/online.unistrasi.it\/riscils.asp\">here<\/a>. Certificates are sent to exam centers within 6\u20137 months after the exam date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Next session: 16 June (all levels). Registrations from 7 April to 7 May. 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). 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