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Istituto Dante AlighieriMilan, Italy

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

11 students - overall rating
Viale Piave, 16/ Via G. Carducci 5 - 20129/ 2 Milan - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 1%
18-24 years 25%
25-34 years 39%
35-50 years 25%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

Location: The school is located in the heart of the city, within easy walking distance from 'Duomo' and a few steps from 'Castello Sforzesco'. It is near the railway station (Stazione Nord - Milano Cadorna) and is served by 2 underground lines.

Italian Courses

General Language
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for Istituto Dante Alighieri include

  • INCLUDED Tuition
  • INCLUDED Course material
  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

Photos

  • Office at the school
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  • Students learning
    Students learning2/14
  • Learning facilities
    Learning facilities 3/14
  • Classroom for groups
    Classroom for groups 4/14
  • school corridor
    school corridor5/14
  • Inside the school
    Inside the school6/14
  • Class facilities
    Class facilities7/14
  • Class for individual lessons
    Class for individual lessons8/14
  • Class ready for new students
    Class ready for new students 9/14
  • Reception
    Reception10/14
  • Front desk
    Front desk11/14
  • facilities
    facilities12/14
  • Desks
    Desks 13/14
  • 14/14

Student opinions about Istituto Dante Alighieri, Milan

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Istituto Dante Alighieri, Milan
11 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities
3.1 

Rating: 3.1/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
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 (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (6 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
Very good teachers, no stubborn grammar cramming, everything is very oriented towards practical speaking
Disliked
No afternoon activities at all, very different speaking levels within a group
Insider tip: Visit to the Piccolo Teatro
Review details
Other comments Very reliable, well organized, friendly
Course: Standard Course A Plus - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. May. 2024 by Florian Von Stetten
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers are very competent and excellent in dealing with students from different cultures.
Review details
Course: Standard Course A (Academic Year) - 36 weeks
Review date: 12. Feb. 2024 by Takako Yamamoto
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great school with great teachers and very welcoming staff.
Disliked
Ex curriculum activities can be improved.
Review details
Course: Standard Course A June 12 - June 23 and July 3 - July 21 - 5 weeks
Review date: 24. Jul. 2023 by Uri Sorek
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The kindness of the people, the quality of the teaching
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great school, lovely teachers and pedagogues, an available and efficient administrative team, I really recommend this school
Course: Standard Italian Course A - 8 weeks
Review date: 2. Mar. 2020 by Celine PEREZ
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Pleasant and professional teachers.
Disliked
The timetable, I would have preferred to have started earlier.
Review details
Course: Standard Course A - 1 week
Review date: 16. Sep. 2024 by Francisco José Carrascal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers.
Disliked
Nothing.
Review details
Course: Standard Course B - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Jul. 2024 by Juan Antonio Serrano Doblas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Istituto Dante Alighieri compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Istituto Dante Alighieri MilanAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.1

Rating: 3.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Istituto Dante Alighieri

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Mariagrazia Armati
Director of Istituto Dante Alighieri
Accreditations and Quality seals
ISO 9000/9001EDUITALIAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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 8:50
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 Istituto Dante Alighieri and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoMaestro - logoEurocheque - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1923
Legal name/parent company
Istituto Dante Alighieri Milano | Tax registration ID: P.Iva 06615990964 (tax)

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Student support desk

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 30
Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
England 9%
Brazil 8%
France 8%
Korea 8%
Japan 8%
China 7%
Spain 7%
Germany 5%
USA 5%
Turkey 4%
Switzerland 4%
Chile 4%
Sweden 4%
Netherlands 3%
Venezuela 3%
Iran 1%
Saudi Arabia 1%
Thailand 1%
Israel 1%
Vietnam 1%
Other nationalities 8%

Information for all courses offered by Istituto Dante Alighieri

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Individual lessons are 60 minutes.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024 - 02 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 26 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 12 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024 - 08 Sep 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 Apr 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 12 Aug 2025, 13 Aug 2025, 14 Aug 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 02 Sep 2025, 03 Sep 2025, 04 Sep 2025, 05 Sep 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 23 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
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

Best arrival airport is Malpensa.
More details about airports near Milan and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Milan page. For flight comparisons to Milan, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Germany do not require a visa for travelling to Italy and attending a language course.
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 €
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing1 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding10 km
Music-
Skiing70 km
Squash1 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing60 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

The school organises monthly activities for the students: aperitivo, city tours, museums, pizzas, school little parties, excursions, dance nights, karaoke etc.

Adults - Paid activities

Entry to museums and to paid activities is at the student's expense.

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Questions and answers about Istituto Dante Alighieri

  • A Spaniard who has never studied Italian before is never considered an "absolute beginner" because Spanish and Italian are very similar languages, sharing the same Latin origin and the same grammatical structure. Moreover, they have many similar words and a high degree of lexical similarity. Therefore, a native speaker of Spanish can understand and learn Italian more easily than other more distant languages, such as English or German.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 06, 2024

FAQ about Istituto Dante Alighieri, Milan

  • Italian courses at Istituto Dante Alighieri start at 36 € for Part-time Course course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Course A, Standard Course B, Standard Course A Plus
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Istituto Dante Alighieri varies from 1 students (One-to-One Course) to 12 students (Standard Course A)
  • 100% of teachers at Istituto Dante Alighieri hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Istituto Dante Alighieri comes from England with a 9% representation, followed by students from Brazil (8%) and France (8%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Istituto Dante Alighieri offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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