Become an Italian Citizen with Confidence
Prepare for your B1 Citizenship exam with native Italian teachers, an official CEFR curriculum, and the guidance of a school trusted by hundreds of future Italian citizens.
✅ Official CILS Examination Center
✅ Native Italian Teachers
✅ Live Online Classes
✅ Official Exam Preparation
Why this course works
A complete pathway designed for Italian citizenship applicants
Whether you are beginning your Italian journey or improving your existing skills, our program provides the structure you need to progress step by step.
Official CILS center
We prepare students for CILS, PLIDA, and CELI certifications. As an official CILS center, we administer exams following the standards of the Università per Stranieri di Siena.
Citizenship specialists
Every year, we help students learn the Italian they need to successfully pass the Citizenship Test, meet residency requirements, and earn their B1 Certification.
Native Italian teachers
How it works
Our B1 Italian Course for Citizenship
Our comprehensive Italian program is designed to take you from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1), using a practical, communicative methodology that allows you to learn the language from scratch or continue from your current level.
Through live classes and interactive materials, you will build a solid foundation in Italian and achieve the proficiency needed to communicate confidently in everyday life, at work, or during your citizenship process.
Frequency: 3 or 5 classes per week (75 minutes each)
Small groups: maximum 8 students
During the course, you will learn to:
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Understand and use common expressions in personal and professional contexts.
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Write short texts, emails, and official forms.
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Develop vocabulary specific to life in Italy and the citizenship process.
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Master the four language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
How it works
Our B1 Italian Course for Citizenship
Our comprehensive Italian program is designed to take you from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1), using a practical, communicative methodology that allows you to learn the language from scratch or continue from your current level.
Through live classes and interactive materials, you will build a solid foundation in Italian and achieve the proficiency needed to communicate confidently in everyday life, at work, or during your citizenship process.
Frequency: 3 or 5 classes per week (75 minutes each)
Small groups: maximum 8 students
During the course, you will learn to:
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Understand and use common expressions in personal and professional contexts.
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Write short texts, emails, and official forms.
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Develop vocabulary specific to life in Italy and the citizenship process.
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Master the four language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Where to Start?
If you are unsure of your current level of Italian, we offer a free placement test to place you at the right point in the program (A1, A2, or B1).
After the test, we will guide you on:
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The estimated time needed to reach B1 level.
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The most suitable type of course for you (group or private lessons).
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The available exam schedule and registration dates.
Available Modalities
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Intensive Course: Classes Monday to Friday
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Semi-Intensive Course: Classes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
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Private Lessons: Personalized according to your schedule and learning pace
Ready for the Exam?
We have designed a preparatory course for those who have already reached B1 level and wish to specifically prepare for the Italian citizenship exam (CILS, PLIDA or CELI).
Includes:
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Mock exams and practice with official exercises
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Strategies to tackle each section of the exam
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Guidance on registration and exam dates
Objective: Ensure that students master the skills required to pass the B1 citizenship exam.
Italian B1 Citizenship Preparation Program
Choose Your Plan
Intensive Citizenship Program
Designed for students who want to reach B1 faster with an accelerated learning schedule.
Program Format:
Online live classes (interactive platform)
Duration:
20 weeks – A1 → A2 → B1 complete pathway
Schedule (ET):
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM
Includes:
✓ 100 live lessons (75 minutes each)
✓ Structured progression toward the B1 certification level
✓ Learning materials included
✓ Class recordings available
Investment:
$2,100 — One-time payment
Flexible payment plans available
Semi-Intensive Citizenship Program
Designed for students who want consistent progress while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
Program Format:
Online live classes (interactive platform)
Duration:
34 weeks – A1 → A2 → B1 complete pathway
Schedule (ET):
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM
Includes:
✓ 102 live lessons (75 minutes each)
✓ Structured progression toward the B1 certification level
✓ Learning materials included
✓ Class recordings available
Investment:
$2,240 — One-time payment
Flexible payment plans available
Understanding the B1 Level
According to Legislative Decree no. 113/2018, anyone applying for Italian citizenship through marriage or residence must demonstrate at least a B1 level of Italian proficiency, in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
This means you should be able to:
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Understand the main ideas in texts and everyday conversations.
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Express yourself clearly on familiar topics and routine situations.
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Maintain simple but fluent conversations with native speakers.
The certificate must be issued by one of the institutions recognized by the Italian government: CILS (Università per Stranieri di Siena), CELI (Università per Stranieri di Perugia), PLIDA (Società Dante Alighieri), or CERT.IT (Università Roma Tre).
At Dante in Linea, we are an official CILS center, so you can prepare for and take the exam directly with us, with sessions available throughout the year