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Citizenship, Driving License & Life in Italy

There are two ways to prove A2 Italian for the permesso di lungo periodo. One is free. One gives you a certificate that never expires. Here is how they compare, which is actually the harder pass, and why taking both may be the smartest move.

Two CILS sessions are left in 2026: October 21 and December 3. Not every exam is offered on each date, not every center offers every exam, and registration seats go in days. Here's your July plan.

CILS exams run back to back in June and July 2026 - the only time all year. July registration opens May 18th. Here is what you need to know before seats fill up.