CILS at ILS Basel

ILS Basel is a recognized examination center for the The number of examination places is limited. Please register early using the registration form or directly at our office. The respective registration deadlines can be found in the table "Examination dates & registration deadlines." Registrations are only possible until the registration deadline; unfortunately, registrations received after this date cannot be accepted. The exam fees must be paid in full by the day of the exam at the latest, otherwise participation will be excluded. and offers dates for all levels – A1 to C2 – as well as special variants such as CILS Bambini (A1–A2), CILS Integrazione (A2), and CILS Solo per gli Specializzandi di Medicina (C1). Here you have the opportunity to officially confirm your Italian language skills according to international standards and obtain a certificate that is recognized by employers, educational institutions, and authorities in Italy, Switzerland, and worldwide.

The CILS exams are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and test listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Whether you need Italian for work, study, medical recognition, or residence and naturalization purposes, the CILS certificate is valuable proof of your language skills.

ILS Basel not only assists you with registering for the CILS exam, but also supports you throughout the entire examination process. If you wish, you can attend special CILS exam preparation courses, which will prepare you specifically for the requirements of the respective level. The experienced teachers at ILS Basel are on hand to offer you advice and assistance.

All important information about the current CILS exam dates, exam content, and registration procedures can be found directly at ILS Basel. Passing the CILS exam at ILS Basel will open up new opportunities for you—whether for your professional career, your studies, or your personal development in Basel and beyond.

CELI or CILS

BothCELIandCILSare internationally recognized certificates for Italian as a foreign language. Both test the four core language skills:listening, reading, writing, and speaking. With either certificate, you can prove your Italian language skills forstudy, work, or naturalization—even in Switzerland, especially in the Italian-speaking cantons.

The most important difference lies in their origin:CELIis issued by theUniversità per Stranieri di Perugia, whileCILSis issued by theUniversità per Stranieri di Siena. While both exams are based on the same levels ofthe Common European Framework of Reference (A1–C2), they differ in terms ofexam variants, preparation options, and exam centers.

For exam participants, this means that depending on their location, available preparation, and personal goals, one certificate may be more practical than the other. Both offer the optionof retaking failed sections individually, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge flexibly.