CILS and CELI Preparation Course

Our CILS and CELI prep course has been designed by instructors at our school in order to help Italian students not only prepare for the exam, but also improve their language skills.

The CILS and CELI examins are a generally accepted assessment of the Italian language level in Italy. Passing the exams has helped millions of people reach their goals of studying, working or living in Italy.

The CILS exam was developed by the University of Siena and is divided into 4 main levels, from B1 to C2. The CELI exam was developed by the University of Perugia, it is divided into three tests that correspond to the levels of B2, C1 and C2.

These exams serve mainly for studying in Italy.

This course will help you determine the steps you need to take in order to get the best possible results on the exams. Our instructors will test your language skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing) and then you will begin a course of preparation for the CILS and CELI exams using materials from past exams. You can also get advice and recommendations regarding signing up for and taking the exam.

Who passes the CILS and CELI exam?

Millions of people from different countries around the world have passed the CILS and CELI exams in order to demonstrate their mastery of the Italian language, for example:

  • Students planning to study at university.
  • Candidates for scholarships or grants.
  • Students studying Italian who want to measure and track their progress.

What will you learn during the course?

  • How to increase the level of your Italian.
  • The most effective way to study for the four parts of the CELI and CILS exams: reading, listening, speaking and writing.
  • Useful recommendations and advice to help you prepare for the exams.
  • How the CELI and CILS exams are evaluated.
  • How you can use the test results for study, scholarships or visa application.
  • How to successfully manage your time when taking the exam.
  • Where to find additional resources to help you prepare.
  • How to sign up for the exams.

Our teachers

All of our teachers are native speakers with experience in teaching by Skype

  • Ion
    Ion
    language: Catalan, Spanish
    Ion has been teaching languages for over 10 years. He started his career teaching English and Italian to Spanish-speakers. Since 2006, however, he has focused exclusively on teaching Spanish and Catalan, his two native languages. Ion currently lives in Brussels and works as a Catalan teacher at Casal Catala (http://casalcatala.be/) and... read more
  • Dana
    Dana
    language: Latvian, Russian
    Dana is a native Latvian and Russian speaker with an education in pedagogy and extensive work experience with students of varying levels and nationalities. Dana has a wide experience in working with students of different backgrounds and different levels of the language, working in person and on Skype. During the lessons Dana... read more
  • Natalia
    Natalia
    language: Ukranian
    Natalia is a qualified teacher, the bearer of the Ukrainian language with a wide experience in the teaching field. Natalia works with students from all walks of life, including children and teenagers. She accepts students with all lingual abilities and levels. 2013-2014 Natalia worked in a school of foreign languages, at... read more
  • Maliwan
    Maliwan
    language: Thai
    Maliwan is an experienced instructor and native speaker of Thai language. Maliwan began teaching Thai in 2008 at the language school “Jentana Associates” (http://www.thai-lessons.com/). Here she taught students of various levels and linguistic backgrounds, coming from Japan, Europe and the United States. From 2010 to 2012 Maliwan worked at the “Sukhumvit... read more
  • Tatiana
    Tatiana
    language: Russian
    Tatiana is a certified Russian language teacher with extensive teaching experience. She has been teaching Russian for 7.5 years in St. Petersburg, at the St. Petersburg State Railway University and through several private language schools. She has also taught in Moscow at the Pushkin State Russian Language Institute (www1.pushkin.edu.ru), Moscow... read more
  • Kamil
    Kamil
    language: Arabic
    Kamil has been teaching Arabic since 2010. He has worked with such foreign language schools as Highway (http://www.langschools.ru/highway/) and Native Speakers Club (http://www.nativespeakers.ru/). Kamil has worked with students of various ages, including children, and he offers both individual and group lessons. Kamil also lived for two years in Saudi Arabia while teaching... read more
  • Simon
    Simon
    language: Swedish
    Simon is an experienced Swedish teacher. He has opened his own Swedish language school, Swedish 2.0, in Gothenburg. Simon publishes videos and materials that he himself has developed on Facebook and Vkontakte. These learning materials are devoted to various aspects of learning the Swedish language. Simon has a broad experience... read more
  • Unaiza
    Unaiza
    language: Urdu
    Unaiza is an experienced instructor from Pakistan who speaks Urdu as her native language and majored in education. She began teaching Urdu in 2008 at the school Janna, but since 2012 has been working as an English and Urdu teacher at the Dar-e-Arqam school. A few years ago, Unaiza also... read more

Why choose us?

  • 01.

    Professional native teachers

    We work only with professional teachers with large teaching experience via Skype

  • 02.

    Communication in English

    Most of our teachers speak English

  • 03.

    Wide variety of courses

    We offer a variety of language courses

  • 04.

    Individual approach

    Personalized learning plans or a combination of different courses

  • 05.

    Free learning materials

    Learning materials in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

  • 06.

    First lesson for free!

    Your first 30-minutes lesson is free

  • 07.

    Group lessons

    Share the cost with your friends!

  • 08.

    Pay after!

    Payment is made after the lessons

Tariffs and plans

  • Private lessons 1 lesson 10 lessons
    Non-specialized courses 14 € 135 €
    Specialized courses 16 € 155 €
  • Group lessons 1 lesson 10 lessons
    Non-specialized courses 9 € 85 €
    Specialized courses 11 € 105 €
  • Private lessons 1 lesson 10 lessons
    Non-specialized courses 18 € 175 €
    Specialized courses 20 € 195 €
  • Group lessons 1 lesson 10 lessons
    Non-specialized courses 12 € 115 €
    Specialized courses 14 € 135 €
  • Private lessons 1 lesson 10 lessons
    Non-specialized courses 26 € 255 €
    Specialized courses 28 € 275 €
  • Group lessons 1 lesson 10 lessons
    Non-specialized courses 18 € 175 €
    Specialized courses 21 € 205 €

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