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Italian Language Certification (for Citizenship by Marriage and more) The AISPhila offers exams and preparation courses for the CILS A1; A2; B1 Cittadinanza; B1; B2; C1; C2 levels |
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Italian Citizenship Qualification Tool
Italian Citizenship Qualification Tool
Next Exams will be Dec. 3, 2020
Please note: all of the courses listed below will be held online. You may ask to join a course already in progress. We will pro-rate. To reach out to us, please send an email to cilsexams@gmail.com.
For the CILS Exams of Dec. 3rd 2020- Deadline TBA.
Please fill out the registration form (to be published) . Please send through a pdf of a valid I.D.
Please note that the registration process closes NO LATER THAN 40 DAYS BEFORE THE EXAM. Make sure to check our website regularly or get in touch via email at cilsexams@gmail.com
Exam fees:
A1-A2 $115
B1 $160
B1 Cittadinanza $170
B2 $190
C1 $220
C2 $250
Payments for the EXAM must be done by check only. The check must be payable to the order of "America-Italy Society of Philadelphia" (230 South Broad Street, Suite 1105 Philadelphia, PA 19102)
Please, note that your registration is not complete until we receive your check.
WHAT IS THE CILS CERTIFICATION EXAM?
There are six different proficiency levels officially recognized by the Common European Framework of References for Languages, which translate into six different CILS certification exams and, subsequently, six CILS diplomas, that are valid throughout the world and never expire..The CILS exams (A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2) can be taken by anyone who might be interested, students and/or professionals.
Candidates may take more than one diploma (e.g. after an A2 certificate you can take the exam again to get a superior level certificate). Candidates who do not pass the entire exam in one session have 3 attempts (18 months) left to retake the parts that they have not passed. They will pay the fee only for the portion of the test they have failed. This option is not conceded to the candidates taking the B1 Cittadinanza exam.
CILS EXAMS LEVELS:
A1 low beginner; A2 high beginner (BASIC USER OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE)
B1 low intermediate; B2 high intermediate (INDEPENDENT USER OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE)
C1 advanced; C2 proficiency (PROFICIENT USER OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE)
Please note that level B2 is valid also as language exam for admittance to any Italian University without the need for further testing, and that, with the C2 level certification, you can apply for the position of official translator from Italian into English, in several countries.
WHO HAS TO TAKE THE CILS B1 CITTADINANZA?
From 4 December 2018 (law 1 Dec 2018, n. 132) it has become indispensable condition for the issuing of the Italian citizenship by Marriage, according to artt. 5 and 9 of L. 91/92, to demonstrate the adequate knowledge of the Italian language to a level not less then B1 Cittadinanza of the Common Reference Framework for the knowledge of languages. The assessment of such requirement is to be achieved through the acquisition of a study title issued by an institute of public education, an equally recognized entity or through a certificate issued by a certifying body.
Where:
Under an agreement with the University for Foreigners in Siena, Italy, the AISPhila is an official CILS testing organization. We are located at:
230 South Broad Street, Suite 1105
Philadelphia, PA 19102
When:
CILS exams are held twice per year, in June and December, and must be taken in person at our examination center (address above).
The duration of the exam (consisting of listening comprehension, reading comprehension, grammar and use of structure tests, compositions, oral interview) varies between approximately 2:30 and 6 hours depending on the level.
The exams start at 8:30 am, door open at 8:00 am
Written Exam
A1: duration of 2h ca.
A2: duration of 2h 45’ ca.
B1: duration of i 3h 40’ ca.
B2: duration of 3h 45’ ca.
C1: duration of 4h 40’ ca.
C2: duration of i 5h 15’ ca.
Oral Exam
A1: duration of 10’ ca.
A2: duration of10’ ca.
B1: duration of 10’ ca.
Il Livello DUE-B2: duration of 10’ ca.
C1: duration of 15’ ca.
C2: duration of 15’ ca.
- Placement Tests to assess your proficiency level in Italian and begin your preparation journey for the Dec. 3rd Exams are scheduled for June 15 (written) and June 16 (Oral). Information: cilsexams@gmail.com and enroll here
- Preparation Courses will start July 14, 2020 - ONLINE - Enroll here
- A1/A2 level: Tuesdays, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. E.T. (20 hr online) $660 ($330 + $330) Textbook: New Italian Espresso
- B1 Cittadinanza level: Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. E.T. (20 hr online) $660 ($330 + $330). Material provided by the teacher.
- C1 - C2 level: Thursdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. E.T. (20 hr online) $660 ($330 + $330). Material provided by the teacher
- The B2 level will be offered upon request (minimum number of 2 participants required)
- Students may register for private lessons, should they opt for a more individualized approach $65/hour
- 4-week intensive Prep Courses for B1 Cittadinanza: TBA (Enroll and Pay here)
For the CILS Exams of Dec. 3rd 2020- Deadline TBA.
Please fill out the registration form (to be published) . Please send through a pdf of a valid I.D.
Please note that the registration process closes NO LATER THAN 40 DAYS BEFORE THE EXAM. Make sure to check our website regularly or get in touch via email at cilsexams@gmail.com
Exam fees:
A1-A2 $115
B1 $160
B1 Cittadinanza $170
B2 $190
C1 $220
C2 $250
Payments for the EXAM must be done by check only. The check must be payable to the order of "America-Italy Society of Philadelphia" (230 South Broad Street, Suite 1105 Philadelphia, PA 19102)
Please, note that your registration is not complete until we receive your check.
WHAT IS THE CILS CERTIFICATION EXAM?
There are six different proficiency levels officially recognized by the Common European Framework of References for Languages, which translate into six different CILS certification exams and, subsequently, six CILS diplomas, that are valid throughout the world and never expire..The CILS exams (A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2) can be taken by anyone who might be interested, students and/or professionals.
Candidates may take more than one diploma (e.g. after an A2 certificate you can take the exam again to get a superior level certificate). Candidates who do not pass the entire exam in one session have 3 attempts (18 months) left to retake the parts that they have not passed. They will pay the fee only for the portion of the test they have failed. This option is not conceded to the candidates taking the B1 Cittadinanza exam.
CILS EXAMS LEVELS:
A1 low beginner; A2 high beginner (BASIC USER OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE)
B1 low intermediate; B2 high intermediate (INDEPENDENT USER OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE)
C1 advanced; C2 proficiency (PROFICIENT USER OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE)
Please note that level B2 is valid also as language exam for admittance to any Italian University without the need for further testing, and that, with the C2 level certification, you can apply for the position of official translator from Italian into English, in several countries.
WHO HAS TO TAKE THE CILS B1 CITTADINANZA?
From 4 December 2018 (law 1 Dec 2018, n. 132) it has become indispensable condition for the issuing of the Italian citizenship by Marriage, according to artt. 5 and 9 of L. 91/92, to demonstrate the adequate knowledge of the Italian language to a level not less then B1 Cittadinanza of the Common Reference Framework for the knowledge of languages. The assessment of such requirement is to be achieved through the acquisition of a study title issued by an institute of public education, an equally recognized entity or through a certificate issued by a certifying body.
Where:
Under an agreement with the University for Foreigners in Siena, Italy, the AISPhila is an official CILS testing organization. We are located at:
230 South Broad Street, Suite 1105
Philadelphia, PA 19102
When:
CILS exams are held twice per year, in June and December, and must be taken in person at our examination center (address above).
The duration of the exam (consisting of listening comprehension, reading comprehension, grammar and use of structure tests, compositions, oral interview) varies between approximately 2:30 and 6 hours depending on the level.
The exams start at 8:30 am, door open at 8:00 am
Written Exam
A1: duration of 2h ca.
A2: duration of 2h 45’ ca.
B1: duration of i 3h 40’ ca.
B2: duration of 3h 45’ ca.
C1: duration of 4h 40’ ca.
C2: duration of i 5h 15’ ca.
Oral Exam
A1: duration of 10’ ca.
A2: duration of10’ ca.
B1: duration of 10’ ca.
Il Livello DUE-B2: duration of 10’ ca.
C1: duration of 15’ ca.
C2: duration of 15’ ca.
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