CILS exams in Basel – get your language skills certified with ease!

The 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 considered. The exam fees must be paid in full on 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.

The ILS-Basel not only assists you with Registration 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 will be happy to provide you with advice and support.

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 new opportunities for you—whether for your professional career, your studies, or your personal development in Basel and beyond.

Both CELI and CILS are internationally recognized certificates for Italian as a foreign language. Both assess the four core language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. With either certificate, you can demonstrate your proficiency in Italian for academic, professional, or naturalization purposes —in Switzerland, only the CELI certificate is accepted for naturalization.

The main difference lies in their origin: CELI is issued by the University for Foreigners of Perugia, while CILS is issued by the University for Foreigners of Siena. Although both exams are based on the same proficiency levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1–C2), they differ in terms of exam formats, preparation options, and test centers.

For exam takers, this means that depending on your location, the preparation available to you, and your personal goals, one certificate may be more practical than the other. Both options allow you to retake failed sections individually, giving you the flexibility to demonstrate your knowledge.