Italian Citizenship Exam (B1 Level)
Italian Language Requirement for Italian Citizenship
If you want to obtain Italian citizenship, you must demonstrate knowledge of the Italian language at B1 level.
Since the 2018 reform of Italian citizenship law, applicants are required to pass an official Italian language exam for citizenship.
The most common certificates accepted by the Italian government are:
CILS B1 Citizenship
CELI B1
PLIDA B1
These exams follow the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) standards.
Passing the B1 Italian exam for citizenship confirms that you can communicate in everyday situations, understand simple texts and express your ideas in Italian.
Italian Citizenship Exam Information
Level required: B1
Exam format: reading, listening, writing and speaking
Duration: about 3–4 hours
Official certificates: CILS, CELI, PLIDA
The certificate must be issued by an official recognized institution such as the University for Foreigners of Siena or other authorized centers.
What Is the CILS B1 Citizenship Exam?
The CILS B1 Citizenship exam is specifically designed for people applying for Italian citizenship.
Compared to standard B1 exams, it focuses on practical communication skills, including:
understanding everyday Italian
writing simple texts
basic conversation
comprehension of spoken Italian
The exam evaluates whether the candidate can function independently in everyday life in Italy.
Who Needs to Take the Italian Citizenship Language Test?
You need to pass the Italian citizenship language test if you are applying for citizenship through:
marriage to an Italian citizen
long-term residence in Italy
naturalization
The B1 certificate is now mandatory for most citizenship applications.
Italian Citizenship Exam Preparation
Preparing for the Italian B1 citizenship exam requires more than basic grammar knowledge.
Many candidates fail the exam because they:
are not familiar with the exam format
have never practiced with real test tasks
are not confident during the oral interview
A structured preparation course can significantly increase your chances of passing the exam.
Online Preparation Course for the Italian Citizenship Exam
Our Italian Citizenship Exam Preparation Course helps students prepare for the CILS B1 Citizenship exam.
The course includes:
✔ 20 video lessons explaining the exam structure
✔ grammar review for the B1 level
✔ exercises based on real exam tasks
✔ examples of past exams
✔ strategies for the oral interview
The course is designed for students who already have approximately B1 level and want to focus specifically on passing the exam.
Increase Your Chances of Passing the B1 Italian Citizenship Exam
With the right preparation, you can:
understand the exam structure
practice typical exam tasks
improve your confidence during the speaking test
avoid common mistakes made by candidates
Our online course allows you to study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.
Start Preparing for the Italian Citizenship Exam
If you are planning to apply for Italian citizenship, preparing for the B1 Italian exam is an important step.
Our course helps you focus exactly on the skills required to pass the exam.
👉 Start preparing today and move one step closer to Italian citizenship.
FAQ
Is the B1 exam mandatory for Italian citizenship?
Yes. Since the reform of Italian citizenship law, applicants must prove B1 level Italian language knowledge.
Which exam is required for Italian citizenship?
The most common accepted exams are:
CILS B1 Citizenship
CELI B1
PLIDA B1
Can I prepare for the Italian citizenship exam online?
Yes. Many students prepare through online courses, practicing exam tasks and improving speaking skills before taking the test.
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Kimbela Ndreca
18:54 12 Jun 25
I took the course, it was great
Anila Canaj
16:44 11 Jun 25
The course with Fabio is a unique experience. I really recommend it
Fernanda Icasuriaga
16:29 11 Jun 25
I’ve been here to do the CILS, it’s been great! Fabio is kind and efficient. Thank you Fabio.
Anna Lapko
16:20 11 Jun 25
The courses are very professional and the teachers are well-prepared. I recommend it.
Abdullah Al Mamun
11:00 11 Jun 25
It is the best school in Sanremo for the Italian language
Elizabeth Camacho Rosado
08:49 11 Jun 25
Fabio is nice and very prepared. I studied with him b1 and I can say that he is the best in Sanremo. The center also organizes many events and evenings for us foreigners
Mayte Juliana Urbina Valdivieso
08:38 11 Jun 25
I took the course with Fabio and I would give 6 stars if it were (hypothetical period) possible:)))) well done Fabio
Antas A
16:37 07 May 25
We attended a language school here in Italy and learned Italian with Fabio. He was truly an extraordinary teacher and dedicated himself greatly to us students. The lessons were very enjoyable, interesting, and never boring. We really had a great time and learned a lot.
Claribel Pulache
08:40 12 Apr 25
It is a small school in Sanremo that offers Italian courses for foreigners. I take lessons with Fabio Boero twice a week. The course is useful and fun
Isi Shurdhi
15:16 11 Apr 25
I took many courses in Sanremo and they were always done at random. For the first time I find competent teachers, friendly staff and fair prices. I recommend it
Andrea Winkler
09:45 07 Sep 22
Las lecciones individuales con Fabio fueron muy instructivas. Fabio respondió a mis deseos con respecto al contenido y explicó todo muy claramente. ¡Gracias Fabio!
Andrea Winkler
09:45 07 Sep 22
Die Einzelstunden mit Fabio waren sehr lehrreich. Fabio ist auf meine Wünsche betreffend Inhalte eingegangen und hat alles sehr verständlich erklärt. Danke Fabio!
Andrea Winkler
09:45 07 Sep 22
Las lecciones individuales con Fabio fueron muy instructivas. Fabio respondió a mis deseos con respecto al contenido y explicó todo muy claramente. ¡Gracias Fabio!
Вера Садовина
17:46 19 Aug 22
Занимаюсь в онлайне с января, нас в группе всего двое, 2 раза в неделю. Преподаватели - носители языка. Они - отличные профессионалы, занятия пролетают как 5 минут, Большое спасибо!
Вера Садовина
17:46 19 Aug 22
Занимаюсь в онлайне с января, нас в группе всего двое, 2 раза в неделю. Преподаватели - носители языка. Они - отличные профессионалы, занятия пролетают как 5 минут, Большое спасибо!
Gabriele Eserom
14:48 01 Jun 22
Siempre he tenido problemas para entender el subjuntivo. Hice un curso de 4 lecciones con fabio boero y todo me queda claro. fabio es preparado y amable, lo recomiendo a todos
Gabriele Eserom
14:48 01 Jun 22
Ho sempre avuto problemi a capire il congiuntivo. Ho fatto un corso di 4 lezioni con fabio boero era mi è tutto chiaro.fabio è preparato e gentile, lo consiglio a tutti
Gabriele Eserom
14:48 01 Jun 22
Ich hatte immer Probleme, den Konjunktiv zu verstehen. Ich habe einen Kurs von 4 Lektionen mit Fabio Boero gemacht und mir ist alles klar. Fabio ist vorbereitet und nett, ich empfehle ihn jedem
Gabriele Eserom
14:48 01 Jun 22
Siempre he tenido problemas para entender el subjuntivo. Hice un curso de 4 lecciones con fabio boero y todo me queda claro. fabio es preparado y amable, lo recomiendo a todos
ibra diaw
17:24 31 May 22
Non pensavo possibile migliorare la mia pronuncia ma con il corso di Fabio boero sono riuscito.mi piace la scuola fra voglio studiare qui anche b1
ibra diaw
17:24 31 May 22
Non pensavo possibile migliorare la mia pronuncia ma con il corso di Fabio boero sono riuscito.mi piace la scuola fra voglio studiare qui anche b1
Sonia Ghrairi
11:22 31 May 22
Gracias a Fabio entendí bien los pronombres y artículos. Su curso es el mejor en Sanremo. Antes de ir aquí fui a otro colegio pero el centro es mucho mejor. gracias fabio
Sonia Ghrairi
11:22 31 May 22
Grazie a Fabio ho capito bene i pronomi e gli articoli. Il suo corso è il migliore a Sanremo. Prima di andare qui io sono andata in un'altra scuola ma il centro fa è molto meglio. grazie fabio
Sonia Ghrairi
11:22 31 May 22
Dank Fabio habe ich die Pronomen und Artikel gut verstanden. Sein Kurs ist der beste in Sanremo. Bevor ich hierher kam, war ich in einer anderen Schule, aber das Zentrum ist viel besser. danke fabio
Sonia Ghrairi
11:22 31 May 22
Gracias a Fabio entendí bien los pronombres y artículos. Su curso es el mejor en Sanremo. Antes de ir aquí fui a otro colegio pero el centro es mucho mejor. gracias fabio
Ольга Бабкова
12:11 26 May 22
Мне очень нравятся занятия, все отрабатываем на практике в приятной атмосфере. Очень хороший темп обучения и профессиональные преподаватели, Инга и Сильвия!
Ольга Бабкова
12:11 26 May 22
Мне очень нравятся занятия, все отрабатываем на практике в приятной атмосфере. Очень хороший темп обучения и профессиональные преподаватели, Инга и Сильвия!
юлия Миляева
13:19 21 Apr 22
Единственная школа где я ждала каждый урок с нетерпением, очень трепетное и внимательное отношение. Сильвия и Виктория grazie mille
юлия Миляева
13:19 21 Apr 22
Единственная школа где я ждала каждый урок с нетерпением, очень трепетное и внимательное отношение. Сильвия и Виктория grazie mille
Svitlana Veretennikova
17:30 17 Feb 22
Ho fatto il corso online perché vivo lontano dal Sanremo.fabio è simpatico e molto professionale, mi spiega molto bene e sono molto contenta.penso che sua il migliore in italia
Svitlana Veretennikova
17:30 17 Feb 22
Ho fatto il corso online perché vivo lontano dal Sanremo.fabio è simpatico e molto professionale, mi spiega molto bene e sono molto contenta.penso che sua il migliore in italia
Ibra Lo
09:36 17 Feb 22
Fabio mi ha aiutato per capire meglio litaliano. Il suo corso è molto bello io sono contento. Grazue professore
Ibra Lo
09:36 17 Feb 22
Fabio mi ha aiutato per capire meglio litaliano. Il suo corso è molto bello io sono contento. Grazue professore
ashik 2244
16:48 02 Dec 21
I had a1 course of one week. Finally i understood articles, nouns and verbs.i feel likevi can almost talk!grazie Fabio Boero
Oksana Chepil
20:24 11 Jun 21
Очень благодарна Фабио за курс подготовки к экзамену. Он сумел в краткий срок систематизировать мои знания и раздожить так сказать « по полочкам». У него своя индивидуальная методика, которая мне очень подошла.
Фабио не только лучший учитель в Сан ремо но еще и очень приятный и хороший человек.
Grazie mille Fabio. Consiglio.
Фабио не только лучший учитель в Сан ремо но еще и очень приятный и хороший человек.
Grazie mille Fabio. Consiglio.
Oksana Chepil
20:24 11 Jun 21
Очень благодарна Фабио за курс подготовки к экзамену. Он сумел в краткий срок систематизировать мои знания и раздожить так сказать « по полочкам». У него своя индивидуальная методика, которая мне очень подошла.
Фабио не только лучший учитель в Сан ремо но еще и очень приятный и хороший человек.
Grazie mille Fabio. Consiglio.
Фабио не только лучший учитель в Сан ремо но еще и очень приятный и хороший человек.
Grazie mille Fabio. Consiglio.
Julie G
15:38 07 Jun 21
I am a student of Fabio ,at his school i have learned to speak Italian much better and grown in confidence. Thank you.
Andrei Pan
10:22 23 Feb 21
Фабио и все преподаватели школы на самом деле искренне стараются что бы ученики добились хорошего результата. Это очень подкупает и дает дополнительную мотивацию заниматься и развиваться. Высокий профессионализм это само собой. Отдельно хочу отметить две ключевые для меня разницы в подходах школы Фабио и других: 1. Без постоянной разговорной практики нет смысла учить грамматику и лексику. Фабио делает на это упор с самого начала что бы разговориться, при чем с носителем 2. Преподаватели, имея большой практический опыт, уже знают какие темы и разделы вызывают наибольшие сложности у студентов в силу разницы в языках, и делают больший упор на проработку этих моментов. В общем всем всем всем рекомендую.
Andrei Pan
10:22 23 Feb 21
Фабио и все преподаватели школы на самом деле искренне стараются что бы ученики добились хорошего результата. Это очень подкупает и дает дополнительную мотивацию заниматься и развиваться. Высокий профессионализм это само собой. Отдельно хочу отметить две ключевые для меня разницы в подходах школы Фабио и других: 1. Без постоянной разговорной практики нет смысла учить грамматику и лексику. Фабио делает на это упор с самого начала что бы разговориться, при чем с носителем 2. Преподаватели, имея большой практический опыт, уже знают какие темы и разделы вызывают наибольшие сложности у студентов в силу разницы в языках, и делают больший упор на проработку этих моментов. В общем всем всем всем рекомендую.
Arshad Ali
19:46 21 Sep 20
One of the best instructors you will find in the entire region, lessons doesn’t seem like lessons, and you end up speaking the language you want. Would recommend 10 out of 10
Maureen C
18:19 23 Jan 20
Learning Italian with Fabio Boera has been an amazing experience! In just a few weeks he has simplified so many rules that I once found so daunting.
He created an intimate atmosphere and we all had fun learning!
Many thanks Fabio!
He created an intimate atmosphere and we all had fun learning!
Many thanks Fabio!
Klaus Eickel
21:01 26 Aug 19
Der Kurs bei Fabio hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Vor Ort konnte ich Erlerntes direkt in der Praxis üben und so eine Bildungsaufenthalt mit besonderem Flair kombinieren. Besonders gelungen fand ich die Mischung aus modernem Unterrichtskonzept und Kulturprogramm. Ich die kann diese Kurse sehr empfehlen.
Klaus Eickel
21:01 26 Aug 19
Der Kurs bei Fabio hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Vor Ort konnte ich Erlerntes direkt in der Praxis üben und so eine Bildungsaufenthalt mit besonderem Flair kombinieren. Besonders gelungen fand ich die Mischung aus modernem Unterrichtskonzept und Kulturprogramm. Ich die kann diese Kurse sehr empfehlen.
ena maritza la rosa
19:33 10 Jul 19
la mia esperienza en la escuela fue maravillosa el maestro he divertente
ena maritza la rosa
19:33 10 Jul 19
la mia esperienza en la escuela fue maravillosa el maestro he divertente
Susanne Jungkunst
05:52 24 Jun 19
Unsere beiden Töchter haben in den Pfingstferien einen einwöchigen Kurs bei Fabio belegt und mit großer Begeisterung besucht. Wir geben eine 100% Empfehlung für Fabio und das centro FDA. Die Methodik des Unterrichts ist sehr ausgefeilt und nah am Lerner, neben Einheiten in der Klasse mit Frontalunterricht und interaktiver Partnerarbeit runden jeden Schultag interessante Unterrichtsgänge ab, die es den Lernenden ermöglichen, das frisch Erworbene gleich live anzuwenden. Zusätzlich wird so die Motivation gesteigert und das Verständnis für Italien, seine Menschen und seine Kultur gefördert. Das ist ein einzigartiges Konzept, das absolut und sicher zum Ziel führt.
Die Schule ist im Zentrum von Sanremo gelegen, an einem der bekanntesten Plätze, direkt am Markt und der berühmten Einkaufsstraße Via Palazzo. Vor der Schule befindet sich eine entzückende Bar, in der uns das allmorgendliche Frühstück schnell zur lieben Gewohnheit wurde - dort trifft man täglich die selben Menschen und rasch entspinnen sich Gespräche.
Fazit: Was Didaktik und Lernerfolg anbelangt, hat das centro FDA unsere Erwartung weit übertroffen, wir sprechen für diese Schule eine absolute Empfehlung aus.
Die Schule ist im Zentrum von Sanremo gelegen, an einem der bekanntesten Plätze, direkt am Markt und der berühmten Einkaufsstraße Via Palazzo. Vor der Schule befindet sich eine entzückende Bar, in der uns das allmorgendliche Frühstück schnell zur lieben Gewohnheit wurde - dort trifft man täglich die selben Menschen und rasch entspinnen sich Gespräche.
Fazit: Was Didaktik und Lernerfolg anbelangt, hat das centro FDA unsere Erwartung weit übertroffen, wir sprechen für diese Schule eine absolute Empfehlung aus.
Susanne Jungkunst
05:52 24 Jun 19
Unsere beiden Töchter haben in den Pfingstferien einen einwöchigen Kurs bei Fabio belegt und mit großer Begeisterung besucht. Wir geben eine 100% Empfehlung für Fabio und das centro FDA. Die Methodik des Unterrichts ist sehr ausgefeilt und nah am Lerner, neben Einheiten in der Klasse mit Frontalunterricht und interaktiver Partnerarbeit runden jeden Schultag interessante Unterrichtsgänge ab, die es den Lernenden ermöglichen, das frisch Erworbene gleich live anzuwenden. Zusätzlich wird so die Motivation gesteigert und das Verständnis für Italien, seine Menschen und seine Kultur gefördert. Das ist ein einzigartiges Konzept, das absolut und sicher zum Ziel führt.
Die Schule ist im Zentrum von Sanremo gelegen, an einem der bekanntesten Plätze, direkt am Markt und der berühmten Einkaufsstraße Via Palazzo. Vor der Schule befindet sich eine entzückende Bar, in der uns das allmorgendliche Frühstück schnell zur lieben Gewohnheit wurde - dort trifft man täglich die selben Menschen und rasch entspinnen sich Gespräche.
Fazit: Was Didaktik und Lernerfolg anbelangt, hat das centro FDA unsere Erwartung weit übertroffen, wir sprechen für diese Schule eine absolute Empfehlung aus.
Die Schule ist im Zentrum von Sanremo gelegen, an einem der bekanntesten Plätze, direkt am Markt und der berühmten Einkaufsstraße Via Palazzo. Vor der Schule befindet sich eine entzückende Bar, in der uns das allmorgendliche Frühstück schnell zur lieben Gewohnheit wurde - dort trifft man täglich die selben Menschen und rasch entspinnen sich Gespräche.
Fazit: Was Didaktik und Lernerfolg anbelangt, hat das centro FDA unsere Erwartung weit übertroffen, wir sprechen für diese Schule eine absolute Empfehlung aus.
Senia Rojas Garcia
16:34 13 Dec 18
Me gusto mucho el curso profesor Fabio sus clases fueron dinamicas 👍
Senia Rojas Garcia
16:34 13 Dec 18
Me gusto mucho el curso profesor Fabio sus clases fueron dinamicas 👍
Beatrice Neufeldt
16:14 07 Jun 18
COMPLIMENTI A FABIO
A heartfelt thank you to Fabio Boero, my wonderful and brilliant local teacher, a true Sanremesi.
Fabio was the most patient teacher, charming, intelligent and intuitive in dealing with my daily drama in doubting myself. Fabio has been a total gem in the lead up to the final exam CILS, C1. Because of the difficulty of this exam level I had reasearched many schools for over one year and I had travelled all the way from my home country to study locally. It was clear to me that I needed one-on-one lessons.
In comparison and in what I could see online about the Fabrizio de André-school and Fabio‘s teaching I was convinced that it would be my best choice.
Even better still, the prices were much more economical than in other schools.
Fabio did the most indept repetition of what is truly a maze, whilst giving me the best taste for the Italian language with his unique teaching method. As part of the lessons and to learn more about the Italian culture he has shown me beautiful local places and stayed CALM for me, when I had ‘exam nerves‘.
If you ever think of learning Italian, just for fun or for professional reasons, I can only recommend Fabio and his school.
I have been studying Italian for 7 years and it is really important that at the start one has an encouraging and motivated teacher who sees his students with their individual needs.
Fabio Boero is one of those teachers, in fact, he is one in a million! He goes out of his way to explain the grammar and difficult aspects of the Italian language in a unique and simple way, a method which he has refined in over ten years of didactics.
He is patient and kind and he really cares that his students do well and that they are also having a good time enjoying beautiful Liguria.
What do I need Italian for? I have asked myself that question many times! And more so during times of study when I had my doubts how to survive and pass an exam that has five different parts and takes several hours to sit.
It started with a love for the language and a desire to fully connect and amalgamate with the people, culture and customs of Italy, a country that has fascinated me since my childhood.
Over the past few years I have found new friends in Italy and also in my home country, who share this love for language, people and history.
And that is what life is about, we are here to make the most of it and share with others.
Grazie infinite, Fabio.
Un vero ringraziamento per una grande e unica esperienza di apprendimento.
A heartfelt thank you to Fabio Boero, my wonderful and brilliant local teacher, a true Sanremesi.
Fabio was the most patient teacher, charming, intelligent and intuitive in dealing with my daily drama in doubting myself. Fabio has been a total gem in the lead up to the final exam CILS, C1. Because of the difficulty of this exam level I had reasearched many schools for over one year and I had travelled all the way from my home country to study locally. It was clear to me that I needed one-on-one lessons.
In comparison and in what I could see online about the Fabrizio de André-school and Fabio‘s teaching I was convinced that it would be my best choice.
Even better still, the prices were much more economical than in other schools.
Fabio did the most indept repetition of what is truly a maze, whilst giving me the best taste for the Italian language with his unique teaching method. As part of the lessons and to learn more about the Italian culture he has shown me beautiful local places and stayed CALM for me, when I had ‘exam nerves‘.
If you ever think of learning Italian, just for fun or for professional reasons, I can only recommend Fabio and his school.
I have been studying Italian for 7 years and it is really important that at the start one has an encouraging and motivated teacher who sees his students with their individual needs.
Fabio Boero is one of those teachers, in fact, he is one in a million! He goes out of his way to explain the grammar and difficult aspects of the Italian language in a unique and simple way, a method which he has refined in over ten years of didactics.
He is patient and kind and he really cares that his students do well and that they are also having a good time enjoying beautiful Liguria.
What do I need Italian for? I have asked myself that question many times! And more so during times of study when I had my doubts how to survive and pass an exam that has five different parts and takes several hours to sit.
It started with a love for the language and a desire to fully connect and amalgamate with the people, culture and customs of Italy, a country that has fascinated me since my childhood.
Over the past few years I have found new friends in Italy and also in my home country, who share this love for language, people and history.
And that is what life is about, we are here to make the most of it and share with others.
Grazie infinite, Fabio.
Un vero ringraziamento per una grande e unica esperienza di apprendimento.