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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.

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.

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.

If you are preparing for the CILS B1 Cittadinanza exam for Italian citizenship, or the A2 Integrazione exam for a long-term residency permit, your 2026 planning starts now. The University for Foreigners of Siena has released the official 2026 CILS exam schedule, but finding the date is just the beginning. The real challenge is choosing the right exam center and the right version of the test. This guide covers the official calendar, the hidden costs of private testing centers,

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