CILS Prep Crash Courses in Basel

Would you like to prepare thoroughly for the CILS exam? At ILS, we offer a specialized Italian certification preparation course that covers all relevant exam sections: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing, and speaking.

Our course is based on the official CILS exam formats and provides you with targeted strategies for each section of the exam. In just 4 intensive lessons over the course of an afternoon, you’ll work through real CILS practice questions, learn time-management techniques, and discover how to effectively improve your score.

Whether you need an Italian language certificate for your studies, your career, or personal goals—our preparation course will ensure you’re fully prepared for the exam and significantly increase your chances of success.

During the course, you will also take a mock module exam to ensure you are fully prepared for the actual exam.

All course dates listed in the table cover all exam options for the respective proficiency level:
A1: A1 standard, A1 bambini (ages 8–11), A1 adolescenti (ages 12–16), A1 integrazione
A2: A2 Standard, A2 for Children (ages 8–11), A2 for Adolescents (ages 12–16), A2 Integration
B1: B1 Standard, B1a (for Adolescents, ages 12–16), B1c (Citizenship),
B2: B2 Standard
C1: C1 Standard, C1 for Medicine,
C2: C2 Standard

• Exam structure and procedure
• Working through sample questions
• Taking a mock module exam during the course
• Description of exam procedures
• Instructions and rules during the exam

A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2

CHF .– (not included in the course fee)

4 lessons on a Tuesday afternoon.

Do you have any further questions about CILS, or would you like to get to know us?
Stop by—we’d be happy to help:

You can find us directly at the

Güterstrasse 82, 4053 Basel