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The final CILS exam of 2026 is December 3. Here's how to get ready in 10 weeks, and why you're probably more ready than you think.

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

Fail one section and what happens next depends entirely on which exam you took. How capitalizzazione works, which exams are excluded, and how to prepare for a retake.

The official 2027 CILS exam calendar from the University for Foreigners of Siena, which levels run at each session, and how registration actually works at exam centers.

The July 22 CILS exam is days away. Whether you're sitting for the B1 Cittadinanza or the A2 Integrazione, here's exactly what to focus on, and what to skip.

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.

Taking an official exam is an inevitable reality of living in Italy. Whether you need the B1 for citizenship or the Patente B to drive, most people underestimate the preparation involved. We break down the "sweet spot" for study timelines and why general language classes might not be enough to help you pass.

If you're applying for Italian citizenship, a long-term residency permit, or need to meet the requirements of the integration agreement (accordo di integrazione), the CILS exam is one of the most widely accepted Italian language tests. But the registration process can be confusing, especially if you're outside of Italy. Quick answer: You register directly with your exam center, there's no centralized sign-up system. Results are published roughly 40 business days after your ex