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ITALIAN LANGUAGE CERTIFICATIONS
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CERTIFICATION
OF ITALIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
School Porta D'Oriente is
officially recognized by the University for Foreigners of Siena as seat
for C.I.L.S. examination
Università per Stranieri di Siena
The Certification of Italian
as a Foreign Language (CILS) is the official title that denotes the degree
of linguistic competency of Italian as a foreign language. The CILS is
awarded by the University of Siena for Foreigners and is recognised by
the Italian State on the basis of an agreement with the Italian Ministry
of Foreign Affairs.
Levels.
The CILS covers four levels: ONE, TWO, THREE and FOUR. Each of these represents
a progressively higher level of linguistic and communicative ability.
Each CILS level is autonomous and complete: the certification for each
level represents a degree of communicative ability which is adequate for
specific social, professional and scholastic contexts.
To obtain the Certificate in one of the four levels,
it is necessary to pass an exam composed of five sections with tests in
listening comprehension, reading comprehension, analyses of the structures
of communication, writing skills and speaking skills.
Applicants.
All foreign citizens, Italian citizens residing abroad (descendants of
Italian emigrants) and foreign immigrants in Italy may request to take
the CILS exam. There are no age limits and applicants are not obliged
to possess educational certificates or degrees, nor is it necessary to
have obtained lower levels of the CILS in order to attempt the attainment
of a higher level. The CILS exams are not bound to the study of specific
methods or forms of Italian language courses. Each candidate can prepare
for the CILS exams in the ways deemed most appropriate and suitable in
accordance with the demands of the level.
The CILS is useful to those who study Italian, who work
and study within an Italian context, and to those who wish to measure
their capacity in Italian. Each CILS level denotes an ability to communicate
which may be used in different contexts and situations. The ability of
each level of certification for foreigners who wish to undertake activities
in relation with Italian institutions for professional or scholastic purposes
is established in the document of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs entitled
"Coordinated system of Certificates of Italian for Foreigners",
Rome 1998. Level ONE denotes the ability to communicate in daily situations.
Level TWO allows holders to enrol in Italian universities without the
obligation of taking the pre-entry language proficiency test. Foreign
students with a Level THREE or Level FOUR certificate may obtain extra
points on University admission lists. At the University of Siena for Foreigners,
the Level THREE is a requisite for enrolling in the Advanced Courses in
Italian Language and Culture, Courses in Italian Language and Didactics
for Teachers and Advanced Courses in Italian Literature and Art History.
Level FOUR enables holders to enrol in the Advanced Course in Didactics
for Teaching Italian to Foreigners and in the School of Specialisation
in the Didactics of Italian as a Foreign Language. Level FOUR denotes
the communication skills that a foreigner should possess in order to use
the Italian language in the professional world. For example, it is the
level necessary to teach Italian as an L2. Many Italian companies that
work abroad or that wish to hire foreigners, or foreign companies that
do business with Italy, require that their employees possess a CILS certificate,
in accordance with the work they are required to perform. For example,
Level TWO is accepted as the minimum level of competence required by the
Italian Railway Company for employees involved in security.
Exams and scores.
All exams are produced and evaluated by the Certification Centre of the
University of Siena for Foreigners on the basis of European standards
set by the Council of Europe. Each of the five sections is worth 20 points,
and in each section it is necessary to score at least 11 points. The highest
total score possible is 100 points, and the lowest passing score is 55
points. Candidates must obtain at least the minimum score in each section
to be awarded the CILS. If a candidate obtains the minimum score in only
some sections, then the candidate may take subsequent exams in those sections
in which he or she had not obtained the minimum score. The sections of
the exam that have been passed are valid for one year from the date of
the first exam.
Sites and dates
of the exams. Outside of Italy, the exam may be taken at Italian
Institutes of Culture as well as at other selected venues. In Italy, the
exam takes place at the University of Siena for Foreigners and in other
selected sites (at the Centri Territoriali di Educazione Permanente in
Tuscany and in other regions, at the Language Centres of certain universities,
etc.). Our school is a selected site: that means that you can do the exam
in Otranto. The CILS exams are scheduled twice a year, at the beginning
of June and December, on the same day for all test sites.
A fee is charged for sitting the exam.
The correspondence of the Italian Certifications to the Common European Framework for Modern Languages
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Università per Stranieri di Perugia |
Università per Stranieri di Siena |
Università degli Studi di Roma Tre |
Dante Alighieri |
LEVEL C2
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations. |
CELI 5
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CILS 4 - C2 |
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PLIDA C2 |
LEVEL C1
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. |
CELI 4 |
CILS 3 - C1 |
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PLIDA C1 |
LEVEL B2
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. |
CELI 3 |
CILS 2 - B2 |
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PLIDA B2 |
LEVEL B1
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. |
CELI 2 |
CILS 1 - B1 |
ele.IT |
PLIDA B1 |
LEVEL A2
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. |
CELI 1 |
CILS A2 |
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PLIDA A2 |
LEVEL A1
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. |
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CILS A1 |
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PLIDA A1 |
Dates of CILS Exams (deadline
for enrollment 40 days before)
first session: June, 4 2009
second session: December, 3 2009
Starting dates: every 2 weeks
Duration: 1 or more weeks;
Lessons: 25 hours per week
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