Under an agreement with the University for Foreigners in Siena, Italy, the AISPhila is an official CILS testing organization. We are located in Philadelphia and at University of Texas at Austin
Italian Language Certification We offer preparation courses and exams for the CILS A1 children; B1 Cittadinanza; B1; B2; C1; C2 levels CILS B1 Cittadinanza Exam in Philadelphia CILS A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 Exams in Philadelphia CILS EXAMS UT at AUSTIN, TX |
Exams and Courses CILS 2023
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Exam Date |
Deadline to Register |
Intensive Prep Course 10-week via ZOOM * |
Prep Course 4-week via ZOOM ** |
Levels |
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October 19, 2023 |
September 19, 2023 |
Aug. 15 to Oct. 17, 2023 |
Sep. 26 to Oct. 17, 2023 |
B1-Cittadinanza |
December 5, 2023 |
October 23, 2023 |
TBA |
TBA |
A2, B1 Citta., B1, B2, C1, C2 |
* Prep Course Info: CP-10
Corso accelerato di ripasso grammaticale per l’esame B1 di cittadinanza
CP10-cost $330, meets on Wednesdays, 6: 15pm-7:15pm (EST), that is 5:15pm-6:15pm (Central Time)
The class will be held via zoom. There will be 10 meetings one a week for a total of 10 weeks.
CP10 Course Description
This course offers an overview of the grammar necessary to pass the B1 citizenship exam by CILS. This course is designed for students who are close to a B1 level and need to practice the grammar needed for the exam. It is not meant to be a grammar explanation course, but rather a review course to deepen knowledge and clarify doubts. Students should already have a basic knowledge of the grammar covered (e.g. present tense, passato prossimo, imperfetto, irregular verbs, and pronouns). This course offers students the opportunity to review this grammar thoroughly and practice in a small environment to better approach the citizenship exam.
** Prep Course info: CP4
Corso indirizzato alla familiarizzazione con l'esame.
CP-4 costs $150, meets on Wednesays, 7:20pm - 8:20pm (EST), that is 6:20pm - 7:20pm (Central Time)
The class will be held via zoom. There will be 4 meetings one a week for a total of 4 weeks.
CP4 Course Description
It is highly recommended that in addition to the CP10, students also follow the 4 weeks course specifically thought to practice the B1 citizenship exam format.
Instructor: Vanessa Fanelli (She-Her-Hers) Vanessa_fanelli@utexas.edu
*Time and day of these classes may vary depending on the instructor's availability. In case of a time or day change you will be promptly contacted.
Class materials: all class materials will be provided by the instructor.
Corso accelerato di ripasso grammaticale per l’esame B1 di cittadinanza
CP10-cost $330, meets on Wednesdays, 6: 15pm-7:15pm (EST), that is 5:15pm-6:15pm (Central Time)
The class will be held via zoom. There will be 10 meetings one a week for a total of 10 weeks.
CP10 Course Description
This course offers an overview of the grammar necessary to pass the B1 citizenship exam by CILS. This course is designed for students who are close to a B1 level and need to practice the grammar needed for the exam. It is not meant to be a grammar explanation course, but rather a review course to deepen knowledge and clarify doubts. Students should already have a basic knowledge of the grammar covered (e.g. present tense, passato prossimo, imperfetto, irregular verbs, and pronouns). This course offers students the opportunity to review this grammar thoroughly and practice in a small environment to better approach the citizenship exam.
** Prep Course info: CP4
Corso indirizzato alla familiarizzazione con l'esame.
CP-4 costs $150, meets on Wednesays, 7:20pm - 8:20pm (EST), that is 6:20pm - 7:20pm (Central Time)
The class will be held via zoom. There will be 4 meetings one a week for a total of 4 weeks.
CP4 Course Description
It is highly recommended that in addition to the CP10, students also follow the 4 weeks course specifically thought to practice the B1 citizenship exam format.
Instructor: Vanessa Fanelli (She-Her-Hers) Vanessa_fanelli@utexas.edu
*Time and day of these classes may vary depending on the instructor's availability. In case of a time or day change you will be promptly contacted.
Class materials: all class materials will be provided by the instructor.
A causa della pandemia di COVID-19, la data e/o il formato dell'esame possono variare in base alle linee guida dello Stato della Pennsylvania, del Consolato Generale d'Italia e/o dell'Università di Siena. I candidati registrati verranno informati tempestivamente in caso di modifiche. Una dettagliata email con specifiche indicazioni volte a garantire la sicurezza di tutti verra' inviata prima del test. Si consiglia di controllare frequentemente questa pagina per informazioni e aggiornamenti.
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How to work toward your certification:
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 and A2 Beginner levels; 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
Also at University of Texas at Austin
When:
CILS exams are held many times per year (4 times B1 cittadinanza and 2 times B1 B2 C1 C2) and must be taken in person at our examination center (address above).
Exam fees:
A1 Children $80
A2 $120
B1 Cittadinanza $170
B1 $160
B2 $190
C1 $220
C2 $250
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
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
B1: duration of 10’ ca.
B2: duration of 10’ ca.
C1: duration of 15’ ca.
C2: duration of 15’ ca.
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 and A2 Beginner levels; 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
Also at University of Texas at Austin
When:
CILS exams are held many times per year (4 times B1 cittadinanza and 2 times B1 B2 C1 C2) and must be taken in person at our examination center (address above).
Exam fees:
A1 Children $80
A2 $120
B1 Cittadinanza $170
B1 $160
B2 $190
C1 $220
C2 $250
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
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
B1: duration of 10’ ca.
B2: duration of 10’ ca.
C1: duration of 15’ ca.
C2: duration of 15’ ca.
WE PROVIDE DOCUMENTS TRANSLATION (info@aisphila.org)
Italian Citizenship Qualification Tool Jure Sanguinis
Italian Citizenship by Marriage Jure Matrimoni
The America Italy Society of Philadelphia is now offering CILS/CLIQ courses, examination, and certification required for
Italian Citizenship by marriage requests.
Where to stay in Philly.
There are 2 hotels right across from us:
The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, 237 South Broad Street, Philadelphia 19107
Cambria Hotel, 219 South Broad Street, Philadelphia 19107 (1 y old structure)
Italian Citizenship Qualification Tool Jure Sanguinis
Italian Citizenship by Marriage Jure Matrimoni
The America Italy Society of Philadelphia is now offering CILS/CLIQ courses, examination, and certification required for
Italian Citizenship by marriage requests.
Where to stay in Philly.
There are 2 hotels right across from us:
The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, 237 South Broad Street, Philadelphia 19107
Cambria Hotel, 219 South Broad Street, Philadelphia 19107 (1 y old structure)
The America-Italy Society of Philadelphia promotes friendship and cultural understanding between the Republic of Italy and the United States of America