The Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal, together with the University for Foreigners of Siena, offers the opportunity to take the CILS exam: an internationally recognized certification certifying a degree of communication skills in Italian L2.
For more information on the CILS diploma, issued by the University of Siena: click here
Next available date to take the exam: Tuesday, June 16th 2026.
Certification levels correspondence with the levels of the Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (CECRL).
| University for Foreigners of Siena | LEVELS |
| CILS A1 | A1 Introductory |
| CILS A2 | A2 Intermediate |
| CILS B1 | B1 Threshold level of proficiency |
| CILS B2 | B2 Advance |
| CILS C1 | C1 Autonomous |
| CILS C2 | C2 Mastery |
For candidates who do not know their level, we recommend that you consult the exam reports CILS.
To register
| Certification | Levels | Registration fees |
| CILS Standard | B1 | 100 euro |
| B2 | 110 euro | |
| CILS | C1 | 135 euro |
| C2 | 160 euro |
Deadline for registration: April 15th 2026. Attention: the number of registrations is limited. Exam Date: June 16th 2026. For further information, you may contact the office on Wednesdays from 2 pm to 4 pm at 514 849 3473.
Candidates can enroll directly at the level of their choice and without access conditions.
Before registration closes, it is necessary to send an email to the course secretariat (cours.iicmontreal@esteri.it) the following documents:
1) Module CILS fill out in capital letters: name, place and date of birth must be indicated as it appears on a valid ID card. Very important:
- for those who have already taken a Cils exam, indicate the registration number on the form;
2) Legible photocopy of an ID card (passport or driver’s license)
3) Module CILS and photocopy of an ID card should be in a unique PDF
4) Registration fees must be paid by credit card (at the change on the day) by going through a link MONERIS – GO PORTAL
One week before the exam, each candidate will receive an email to attend the exam and important information.
Results:
To access the results on the University of Siena website, you must enter your registration number and date of birth. The secretariat now invites all members to carefully keep the registration number communicated during the exam.
The CILS Center publishes the results on the University for Foreigners website over a period of time that can vary from 2 to 4 months depending on the level and number of candidates. The certificate in paper format can take up to 6 months to receive it at the Institute. We will inform you when they arrive.
To consult the results of the exams: click here
If you have any problems, please contact cours.iicmontreal@esteri.it
Resume part of the exam
To pass the CILS it is necessary to obtain a minimum grade for each test. If you fail one of the tests you can repeat it again in the next session.
| CILS | Registration fee to repeat test |
| Level B1 | 25 euro |
| Level B2 | 27 euro |
| Level C1/C2 | 35 euro |
How to prepare for the CILS exams
You will find examples of tests on the website of the University for Foreigners of Siena.
You can also purchase preparation books for each level at the Michel Fortin bookstore, available to order.
Librairie Michel Fortin Inc.
5122 avenue du Parc , Montréal (Québec) H2V 4G5
1-877-849-5719
info@librairiedeslangues.com
www.librairiedeslangues.com