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Ciao ItaliaRome, Italy

4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

30 students - overall rating
Via delle Frasche 5 - 184 Rome - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Located in the historic centre of Rome within short walking distance to the Colosseum and the Central Railway Station.
  • Many social activities are free of charge, others are at a reduced or discounted price.
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    4.8

    Rating: 4.8/5.0

  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5.8823529411765%
18-24 years 17.647058823529%
25-34 years 23.529411764706%
35-50 years 35.294117647059%
>50 years 17.647058823529%

Location: Ciao Italia is a relatively small-sized school, located in the central Monti District of Italy's famous city of Rome. Within walking distance of such unique sites as the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, Pantheon, the Roman Forum and the Colleseum, students are surrounded by a wealth of history and culture whilst studying at Ciao Italia. Green spaces such as the Villa Aldobrandini, Giardini di Montecavallo and Villa Carlo Alberto at the Quirinale are all close by, along with multiple restaurants, eateries, shops and market spaces. The Cavour Metro Station is only a 7-minute walk from the school's front doors, ensuring students have all they need to enjoy the wonders of the city.

Course selection: The small size of the school ensures a friendly and inclusive atmosphere for all. Course selection has something for students of all levels, including courses taught in both groups and privately, over several schedules and intensities. Exam preparation courses (CILS, CELI, PLIDA) are also available throughout the year, as well as Business Italian Language.

Social and cultural: Rome is a city full of activities, excursions, tours and active nightlife. Ciao Italia has a lively social programme that offers something for students of all tastes and preferences. Whether students wish to take lunch with a teacher, gain discounted entry to ballet, theatre, opera or concerts, or see the many monuments and wonders of Rome with guided tours, Ciao Italia is sure to offer assistance with all extracurricular needs.

Italian Courses

General Language
Online
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Ciao Italia include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

Photos

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Student opinions about Ciao Italia, Rome

4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Overall school rating of
Ciao Italia, Rome
30 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Social activities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Value for money
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (6 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (6 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 50+ years (18 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers were superb and I liked the fact that the mornings were split into half grammar (with loads of exercises and practice) and half "communication skills - speaking/reading/writing". I also had some additional individual conversation sessions, which really improved my confidence level. Everyone at the school was incredibly friendly and helpful - it felt like being part of a big family. I was there for 2 months and I wish I could have stayed a little bit longer - I'll definitely go back there!
Disliked
A couple of the classrooms were a bit small - but once everyone was sitting down it didn't really matter!
Review details
Course: Standard Italian Course - 9 weeks
Review date: 22. Nov. 2024 by Gillian Ormiston
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I liked the commitment, professionalism and reliability of the teachers, A great advantage of the school is the creation of small groups, which allows for a more individualised learning process. The school is focused on the student and the development of his/her language skills, which is why the conversation lessons are very useful. I recommend this school in Rome to all those who want to master the language.
Disliked
I have no complaints.
Insider tip: A notebook and pen should be provided.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: -
Other comments I would like to thank the teachers who were teaching me: Paola, August and Alicia for their special commitment and reliability.
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 8. Jul. 2024 by Danuta Łozińska
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Absolutely amazing people and great level of teaching. Anyone could see a progress in the end of the course. Very personable and warm atmosphere. Fantastic opportunity to expand circle of friends from all over the world. Another great thing that all students are trying to maintain speaking Italian during and after school.
Review details
Course: Extensive Italian Course 3 - 8 weeks
Review date: 5. Nov. 2024 by Julia Yureneva
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teaching was excellent and all the staff were very friendly. The location of the school was also very convenient, both from public transport and touristic points of view.
Disliked
The school is located on the second floor and has only four small classrooms.
Insider tip: Having the coffee break with the other students at the bar at the end of the street.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The morning grammar sessions were very well taught, followed by an excellent conversation session (C1).
Other comments I would go to this school again.
Course: Standard Italian Course [Italian] - 3 weeks
Review date: 22. Nov. 2023 by Jane Twin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great teachers, very good didactic concept, reasonable group size with interesting participants, very friendly and cheerful atmosphere, exciting cultural offer.
Disliked
Rooms are a bit cramped.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great teachers.
Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Nov. 2024 by Beatus Ofenloch-Haehnle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The city centre location is excellent, as is the public transport connection. The teachers are very motivating and the teaching methods are effective.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course corresponded to the previous knowledge and was able to build on it well. Competent teachers!
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 25. Jun. 2024 by Christine Gein
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers were excellent, very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and patient. There was a good pace of material covered during my 4 weeks in the school.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I found the additional 1:1 lessons very helpful in gaining confidence to speak the language.
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Apr. 2023 by Regina Bowe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
International participants, small group, good division of the lesson into half grammar and half conversation. Very good and nice teachers.
Disliked
I wouldn't take a course here in midsummer because of the cramped spaces and extreme heat in Rome.
Review details
Course: Standard Italian Course [Italienisch] - 1 week
Review date: 20. May. 2024 by Laura Winkel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The atmosphere is completely relaxed and constructive, and the private lessons are specifically tailored to the student's LEVEL.
Disliked
Not all rooms have tables. The chairs with the writing boards are Italian-style dilapidated and definitely need to be improved.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great.
Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 15. Jul. 2024 by Jürgen Binder
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very good, competent and friendly teachers. Very pleasant atmosphere at the language school. Great focus on conversation.
Review details
Other comments Absolutely recommended!
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 3. Oct. 2023 by Mona Schöffler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I loved the school, it has a good location and the teachers are great and very close. I highly recommend it.
Review details
Course: Standard Italian Course [Italiano] - 1 week
Review date: 30. Sep. 2024 by Vanessa Murillo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Location was great. Online test made entry easy. Teachers were very good.
Disliked
languagecourse.net should have advertised that the school was closed the Monday before Ferragosta and offered me a refund based on this lack of information being given to me at the time of booking. No activities organised. No induction to library etc. It would also be nice to be told what the course is covering rather than just being put into a classroom with no context. Too many useless emails from languagecourse.net with incorrect detail and information. You got it wrong so many times it’s frustrating.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Should have offered a refund of my deposit based on the course only running three out of five days.
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 21. Aug. 2023 by Debbie Soccio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great teachers, good didactic concept, atmosphere, cultural programme.
Disliked
Rooms are somewhat cramped.
Review details
Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Nov. 2024 by Andrea Haehnle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers are super motivating and the employees are very friendly
Disliked
It's all ok
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Prima
Course: Standard Italian Course [Italienisch] - 1 week
Review date: 13. May. 2024 by Silvia Bickel-Renn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very empathetic and motivated teachers, great learning atmosphere.
Disliked
Very small classrooms, little digitality.
Review details
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 31. Oct. 2024 by Laura Theile
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers are very committed and explain things very well.
Disliked
The rooms are very cramped, there is only one toilet. It certainly gets very hot in summer. The classrooms are not equipped with digital media, so the teaching methods are not the most modern, but they are still very effective.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good grammar explanations.
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 1. Nov. 2024 by Ilka Matthies-John
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Diverse group. Respectful interaction. Didactic expertise.
Disliked
I found the copies, e.g. for homework, sometimes difficult to read, but this was not a major problem.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was effective for me
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 4. Apr. 2024 by Rosika Jonda-Starrach
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great lessons!!! Amazing teachers.
Review details
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 2. Oct. 2023 by Elke Reiser
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Alessia is a great teacher.
Disliked
nothing
Review details
Course: Standard Italian Course [Italian] - 1 week
Review date: 4. Apr. 2023 by Gordana Podvezanec
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers
Disliked
I found the spaces to be rather small for the amount of students, but then I come a place were classrooms are larger and spacious.
Review details
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 31. Oct. 2023 by Margaret Varaschin-lepage
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Nice people
Disliked
Teaching staff sometimes a little unmotivated.
Insider tip: Il palazzo del freddo
Review details
Other comments It was quite ok, but I would still come again
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 8. Nov. 2022 by Patrick Hartleitner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everything
Disliked
Nothing.
Review details
Course: Standard Italian Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 10. Oct. 2023 by Peter Naumann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Ciao Italia compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Ciao Italia RomeAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Quality of teaching4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Ciao Italia

Accreditations and Quality seals
EDUITALIA
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:15
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Ciao Italia and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoDiners Club - logoWestern Union - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1996
Legal name/parent company
Ciao Italia SRL | Tax registration ID: IT05043351005

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 4
    • Number of public PC workstations: 3

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 8
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses - In summer: 2
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 2
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 40 years
Throughout the year: 40 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 10%
Japan 10%
Venezuela 10%
Vietnam 10%
Israel 10%
Thailand 10%
Turkey 10%
USA 10%
Spain 10%
Switzerland 10%
Korea 10%
Italy 10%
China 10%
Iraq 10%
Iran 10%
Saudi Arabia 10%
Sweden 10%
Netherlands 10%
France 10%
England 10%
Germany 10%
Chile 10%

Information for all courses offered by Ciao Italia

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
45.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

The course price includes the initial test and interview, course materials, certificate of attendance.

Students aged 16-17 years need a guardian or parental consent form for attendance.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Roma Ciampino Airport:
45 € one way
90 € return (both ways)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
45 € one way
90 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Rome and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Rome page. For flight comparisons to Rome, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from China require a visa to enter and study in Italy.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cooking5 km
Dancing1 km
Music1 km
Swimming5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Tours guided by an Art Historian
- Viewing of Italian movies with introduction by a teacher
- Visits to the neighbourhood
- Lunches with the teachers
- Parties at school
- Night life in typical clubs
- Cooking courses for amateurs at a private house

Adults - Paid activities

- Theatre
- Ballets
- Concerts

Accommodation

Questions and answers about Ciao Italia

  • If you only want to book classes for her, the school can only offer accommodation for her, but not for you, so you will have to find your own.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 25, 2024
  • Yes, the school will be happy to send you a few suggestions for hotels or hosts that you can contact after receiving your application.
    Anna, Booking manager from Ciao Italia - Jul 16, 2024

FAQ about Ciao Italia, Rome

  • Italian courses at Ciao Italia start at 25 € for Online Extensive Italian Course course with 12 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Ciao Italia
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Italian Course, Extensive Italian Course 2, Extensive Italian Course 3, Online Extensive Italian Course
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Roma Ciampino Airport (45 €), Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (45 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Ciao Italia varies from 1 students (Individual Business Italian Course) to 12 students (Standard Italian Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Ciao Italia hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Ciao Italia comes from Brazil with a 10% representation, followed by students from Russia (10%) and Venezuela (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Ciao Italia offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 40 during the summer and 40 for the rest of the year.

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