60 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils certificates, Italian, CILS, certificazione, lingua, italiana en University of Bremen Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:51:03 +0200 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:51:03 +0200 University of Bremen content-397883 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:31:52 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c397883 <p><strong>Fees:</strong><br /> Levels A1 and A2: €50,<br /> Level B1/B1 citizenship: €100                                                                                                                 <br /> Level B2: €110,<br /> Level C1: €135,<br /> Level C2: €160. <br /> Each skill costs between €15 and €35. </p> Content content-397884 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:31:52 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c397884 <p class="bodytext">Italian nationals living abroad (descendants of Italian emigrants) and non-Italians. There is no age limit and no requirement to have a particular academic qualification. </p> Content content-397880 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:31:52 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c397880 <p>Dott.ssa Antonella Lavagno</p> <p><a class="mail" href="mailto:alavagno@uni-bremen.de" title="Öffnet ein Fenster zum Versenden der E-Mail">Email</a></p> Content content-397881 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:31:52 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c397881 <p>The test has several parts which evaluate specific language competences. Candidates can take all or just one of the individual parts:<strong> listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written and oral expression, grammar and vocabulary</strong>.<br /> There are six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2. For levels A1 and A2 candidates have the option of taking the test for adults (adulti all'estero) or the test for young people (ragazzi all'estero, 12 - 15 years).</p> Content content-397886 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:31:52 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c397886 <p class="bodytext">A certificate stating the degree of communicative competence in Italian as a foreign language. <abbr title="Certificazione di competenza di italiano come lingua straniera">CILS</abbr> certificates are awarded by the University of Siena and officially recognised under an agreement with the Italian Foreign Ministry. The certificates are also recognised internationally. </p> Content content-397890 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:31:52 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c397890 <p class="bodytext"><abbr title="Certificazione di competenza di italiano come lingua straniera">CILS</abbr> is useful for anyone wanting to have verification of their Italian language competence, be it for study or professional or personal reasons. Each <abbr title="Certificazione di competenza di italiano come lingua straniera">CILS</abbr> level provides proof of a specific communicative competence which can be used in different situations. To give some examples: level two (B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference) is the entry requirement for the Italian university system; level four (C2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference) qualifies the holder to take the exam to become an interpreter or translator in the diplomatic service. Many Italian companies with international operations or which want to employ foreign staff, or foreign companies which do business with Italian ones require their staff to have a <abbr title="Certificazione di competenza di italiano come lingua straniera">CILS</abbr> certificate.</p> <p class="bodytext">.<strong>B1 test to obtain Italian citizenship </strong>absolute requirement to claim Italian citizenship through marriage</p> Content content-399736 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:47:22 +0200 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c399736 <p><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><strong>The next </strong></span><abbr title="Certificazione di competenza di italiano come lingua straniera"><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><strong>CILS</strong></span></abbr><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><strong> tests will take place</strong></span></p> <p><strong>- </strong><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><strong>on 16th June 2026 </strong></span><strong>(all levels), </strong><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><strong>registration deadline</strong></span><strong>: </strong><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><strong>7th Mai 2026</strong></span></p> <p><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><strong>- on 21th October 2026 </strong></span><strong>(levels A2, B1 cittadinanza), r</strong><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><strong>egistration deadline:  21th September 2026</strong></span></p> <p><strong>- on 3rd December 2026 (all levels), registration deadline: 24th October 2026</strong></p> <p><span lang="en" dir="ltr">The following documents must be submitted (please send them to </span><a class="e-mail-link" href="mailto:alavagno@uni-bremen.de"><span lang="en" dir="ltr">alavagno(at)uni-bremen.de</span></a><span lang="en" dir="ltr">):</span></p> <p><span lang="en" dir="ltr">1. Registration form, completed and signed  (click </span><a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=133203" title="Initiates file download" target="_blank"><span lang="en" dir="ltr">here</span></a><span lang="en" dir="ltr"> to download the registration form)</span><br /><span lang="en" dir="ltr">2.  Copy of your personal ID card or passport</span><br /><span lang="en" dir="ltr">3.  Bank confirmation that the test fee has been transferred to:</span></p> <p><span lang="de" dir="ltr">Kontoinhaber </span>(Payee):<span lang="de" dir="ltr"> Universität Bremen</span></p> <p>IBAN: DE10 2500 0000 0025 1015 48<br />BIC (Swift): MARKDEF1250<br /><span lang="de" dir="ltr">Deutsche Bundesbank</span></p> <p><span lang="de" dir="ltr">Verwendungszweck </span>(Reference) EK 500 100 100, IA 8170 2001, CILS-Prüfung 16.06.2026 <strong>or </strong>21.10.2026 <strong>or </strong>03.12.2026</p> Content content-377183 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:43:54 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c377183 <p class="bodytext">A certificate stating the degree of communicative competence in Italian as a foreign language. <abbr title="Certificazione di competenza di italiano come lingua straniera">CILS</abbr> certificates are awarded by the University of Siena and officially recognised under an agreement with the Italian Foreign Ministry. The certificates are also recognised internationally. </p> Content content-377180 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:43:54 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c377180 <p><strong>Fees:</strong><br /> Levels A1 and A2: €50,<br /> Level B1 adolescenti: €80<br /> Level B1/B1 citizenship: €100                                                                                                                 <br /> Level B2: €110,<br /> Level C1: €135,<br /> Level C2: €160. <br /> Each skill costs between €15 and €35. </p> Content content-377181 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:43:54 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c377181 <p class="bodytext">Italian nationals living abroad (descendants of Italian emigrants) and non-Italians. There is no age limit and no requirement to have a particular academic qualification. </p> Content content-377177 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:43:54 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c377177 <p>Dott.ssa Antonella Lavagno</p> <p><a class="mail" href="mailto:alavagno@uni-bremen.de" title="Öffnet ein Fenster zum Versenden der E-Mail">Email</a></p> Content content-377178 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:43:54 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c377178 <p>The test has several parts which evaluate specific language competences. Candidates can take all or just one of the individual parts:<strong> listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written and oral expression, grammar and vocabulary</strong>.<br /> There are six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2. For levels A1 and A2 candidates have the option of taking the test for adults (adulti all'estero) or the test for children and young people (<span lang="it" dir="ltr">children, 8 - 11 years, ragazzi all'estero</span>, 12 - 15 years; B1 is for young people as well).</p> Content content-377175 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:43:54 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/languages-a-z/h-o/italian/certificates-for-italian/cils#c377175 <p class="bodytext"><abbr title="Certificazione di competenza di italiano come lingua straniera">CILS</abbr> is useful for anyone wanting to have verification of their Italian language competence, be it for study or professional or personal reasons. Each <abbr title="Certificazione di competenza di italiano come lingua straniera">CILS</abbr> level provides proof of a specific communicative competence which can be used in different situations. To give some examples: level two (B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference) is the entry requirement for the Italian university system; level four (C2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference) qualifies the holder to take the exam to become an interpreter or translator in the diplomatic service. Many Italian companies with international operations or which want to employ foreign staff, or foreign companies which do business with Italian ones require their staff to have a <abbr title="Certificazione di competenza di italiano come lingua straniera">CILS</abbr> certificate.</p> <p class="bodytext"><strong>B1 test to obtain Italian citizenship </strong>absolute requirement to claim Italian citizenship through marriage</p> Content