CILS B1 Citizenship Exam
CILS B1 Citizenship Exam – Dates, Information and Preparation
Who needs the B1 citizenship exam
The B1 citizenship exam is required for many foreign citizens who wish to apply for Italian citizenship.
It is particularly useful for those who:
- live in Italy and want to complete the citizenship procedure;
- need a recognized language certification.
The new online platform for CILS B1 citizenship exam simulations is now available!
Practice with complete tests, realistic listening exercises, guided corrections and automatic scoring.
This simulation is designed to help students prepare for the CILS B1 citizenship exam. However, these are not official materials of the University for Foreigners of Siena and are in no way affiliated with, approved or authorized by that institution.
Our resource is developed independently, based on the publicly available structure and contents, with the aim of offering effective and complementary educational support.
Official Exam Dates 2026
Mark the upcoming sessions in your calendar right away!
CILS B1 Citizenship dates 2026:
- 19 February
- 14 April
- 16 June
- 22 July
- 21 October
- 2 December
Enroll early! Places at the exam centers are limited and fill up quickly.
How the CILS B1 Citizenship exam is structured
The CILS B1 Citizenship exam assesses the main language skills needed to communicate in Italian.
The test generally includes:
- listening, to check comprehension of dialogues and spoken messages;
- reading comprehension, with short texts and questions;
- communication structures, with grammar and vocabulary exercises;
- written production, to write short texts, messages or emails.
Preparation should therefore focus both on grammar and on the practical use of the language in real situations.