CILS (Certificati di Italiano come Lingua Straniera): Universitá per Stranieri di Siena.

CILS is an examination created by the  Universitá per Stranieri di Siena certifies the knowledge of Italian as a foreign language. CILS is recognized by the Italian ministry of Foreign Affairs and by most Italian universities. It can be obtained in four levels.

In order to pass the CILS, candidates are required a minimum grade. The exam can be retaken in those sections which candidates have not obtained the minimum grade. This exam is valid for one year.

The nearest exam centre is the University of Seville Language Centre.