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What do you need CILS for?
A2
EU long-term residence permit
The level required to apply for the long-term residence permit.
B1
Italian citizenship
Required for the citizenship application, under current law.
Italian courses at our office
You start with a free placement test: based on the result you join the right class.
- ✓80 hours per level (A2 or B1)
- ✓Classes by level, at least 10 participants
- ✓Language for work and everyday life
- ✓Civic education included: the Constitution, rights and duties, legal work and safety, public services
- ✓At the end, if you wish, you can take theCILS exam at our office
Courses are reserved for members: the membership card is separate from the course contribution. How to become a member →
2026 exam calendar
22 July 2026
Registration by 22 June
HELDRegistration by 22 June
21 October 2026
Registration by 21 September
REGISTRATION CLOSEDRegistration by 21 September
3 December 2026
Registration by 24 October
REGISTRATION OPENRegistration by 24 October
The CILS exam is optional and paid separately, at the official rates of the University for Foreigners of Siena, with no mark-up.
How to register
- 1Contact usForm, phone or WhatsApp.
- 2We choose the levelBased on what you need: permit, citizenship, work.
- 3We register youBring a valid ID document.
- 4Prepare and take the examWith the course and the textbook, here at our office.


