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Italian course types in Italy
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General Italian courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the Italian language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.- Learn Italian & Live with Teacher - Italy (1465)
- Italian & Culture - Italy (705)
- Standard Italian Course - Italy (316)
- Combi: Group + Private - Italy (187)
- Senior (50 plus) - Italy (141)
- Small Group (max 6 students) - Italy (71)
- Italian Conversation / Communication - Italy (33)
- Language Year - Italy (21)
- Super Intensive Italian (+35h) - Italy (14)
- Evening - Italy (13)
- Travelling Classroom - Italy (9)
- Students aged 30+ - Italy (6)
- Weekend - Italy (6)
- Afternoon - Italy (4)
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Private Italian courses
One-to-one classes in Italian are available in bundles which can be added to general Italian courses or as a stand alone course. -
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Italian plus activity courses
Combination courses of Italian classes and an after class activity results in a very productive use of time whilst studying abroad as you can perfect your Italian and a hobby at the same time.- Italian & Arts - Italy (112)
- Italian & Oenology - Italy (95)
- Italian & Cooking - Italy (47)
- Italian & Music - Italy (33)
- Italian & Digital Media - Italy (22)
- Italian & Photography - Italy (19)
- Italian & Diving - Italy (5)
- Italian & Tennis - Italy (5)
- Italian & Sailing - Italy (4)
- Italian & Sports - Italy (4)
- Italian & Horse Riding - Italy (4)
- Italian & Acting - Italy (3)
- Italian & Cycling - Italy (3)
- Italian & Climbing - Italy (2)
- Italian & Fitness - Italy (1)
- Italian & Yoga - Italy (1)
- Italian & Windsurfing - Italy (1)
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Business Italian courses
Business people can enhance their Italian language used within this field by selecting a group or private class, which focuses solely on using Italian in the business context. -
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Italian exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different Italian exams, which are designed for completion of a specific Italian level or for particular admission purposes.- Other exams - Italy (86)
- CILS - Italy (79)
- CELI - Italy (30)
- TELC - Italy (16)
- DELI-AIL - Italy (6)
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Junior Italian courses
For students under 18 years of age who want to study Italian, there are a selection of day courses, week packages with accommodation choices and whole family programmes. -
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Specialty courses Italian
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the Italian options students can take in the Specialty category. -
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Work & Study Italian programmes
Offered as a combination of Italian classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields. -
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4114 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in ItalyInformation about Italy
This country is filled with beauty. Not feeling like going to a museum? No need, it's all outside in Florence, Venice, and Rome. Home to statues and fountains, these beautiful cities are full of history. When in Venice, head to the nearby island Murano to see the world-famous blown glass sculptures . Enjoy the Italian lifestyle, fashion, pizzas, and coffees. Go skiing in chic Courmayeur, climb the peaks of the Sesto Dolomites or rent a Vespa and tour around Rome or Milan.
Key Facts about Italy
Population:
60,432,000
Capital: Rome
Time zone: GMT +2
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0493 USD)
Telephone country code: +39
Name of country in Italian: Italia
Largest cities in Italy:
- 1. Rome: 2,300,000
- 2. Milan: 1,200,000
- 3. Naples: 960,000
- 4. Turin: 870,000
- 5. Palermo: 650,000
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term Italian courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 04 Jun. 2024 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Italy in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Italy on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.
Largest international airport in Italy:
Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino (FCO): 24 km. from Rome city center
Cost of Living:
- Big Mac price (Italy average):
4.54 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Most popular regions in Italy for language travel
#1 Tuscany Italian schools (23)
#2 Latium Italian schools (10)
#3 Campania Italian schools (10)
#4 Liguria Italian schools (7)
#5 Veneto Italian schools (8)
#6 Emilia-Romagna Italian schools (10)
#7 Lombardy Italian schools (7)
#8 Piedmont Italian schools (2)
#10 Sicily Italian schools (4)
#11 Calabria Italian schools (1)
#12 Sardinia Italian schools (1)
#13 Les Marches Italian schools (1)
#14 Apulia Italian schools (1)
Q&A - Questions about Italian courses and schools in Italy
- What is the cost of the 4-week course for 2 people and a cat?“In order to best assist you, we need some additional details about your trip. Could you please provide us with the specific dates and destination in Italy where you would like to take the course? This information will help us to check availability and organise the relevant details.
As far as accommodation is concerned, we understand that you would like the school to help you with this. However, as you plan to travel with your cat, we strongly recommend that you look for accommodation on your own. This will allow you to find an option that is comfortable and safe for both you and your feline companion, and that meets any specific requirements you may have.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - May 27, 2024Are there also schools in Italy that offer French?“Yes, there are also schools that can offer French lessons as private lessons. The Scuola Virgilio in Trapani, for example, is one of them. ”Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - May 03, 2024Do any of the schools offer classes on Italian history and the Italian language?“Culturforum Italian Language and Culture, Palermo. This school offers a long list of Italian language courses combined with arts and culture. If you are looking for general history, I would recommend their Standard Course + History of Italy from the Unification. The ABC school in Florence offers an interesting Italian language course combined with art history.
”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 24, 2024Do you work with any schools in Empoli?“At the moment we do not partner with any school in Empoli. The closest possible location where we have partner schools is Florence.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 12, 2024Do you offer Italian course in Brescia?“At the time being we do not have a partner school in Brescia.”Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 25, 2024I did some more browsing on the internet and found 'Il Giornale', the Italy newspaper. In doing so, I found that today's dialects are all derived from the old local 14th-century dialects, when Italy was still a patchwork of small domains. Interesting to see, but of course I want to learn the Italian that will get me the furthest in Italy. In big cities with Leonardo da Vinci schools, among others, I assume that when I speak to Italians, they are much more likely to switch immediately to English or French, and in the north to 'il Tedesco', German. I'm going to look into the situation a bit more first and then decide which area I want to go to. If you have any useful advice, it's always welcome.“Of course, there are areas all over Italy with different influences, but for 99% the language schools only offer standard Italian, which you will therefore get the most out of. Outside the classroom you will indeed encounter dialects, depending on where you are so based on that you can choose a location. Today's standard Italian language is based directly on Florentine, dialect of Florence.
What also helps is keeping an eye on what accreditations schools have. LICET and EDUITALIA, for example, are very important. On the overview page of Italian schools in Italy, you can see these accreditations for each school.
Furthermore, it is also true that schools focus on speaking Italian directly from the beginning, even with absolute beginners. Very occasionally they will switch to another language if there is really no other way to do it, but that is not the approach. It is important to just do it, that is where we learn the most.
I would very much like to hear from you where you would like to study.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 02, 2024Do you partner with any schools in Perugia?“At the moment we do not partner with any school in Perugia but I can recommend schools in nearby Arezzo and Montepulciano.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 13, 2023What does absolute beginner level mean?“A complete beginner is someone who has no knowledge of the language at all, or who only knows a few very basic phrases.
”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2023I would like to attend a language course + cooking course in Italy. Which city would you recommend?“In that case, I would recommend Florence, as most schools there also organise cooking courses. Note, however, that the cooking course is held in Italian and it is therefore an advantage if you already know a little Italian. ”Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 14, 2023I would very much like to register for a language course, but I am not sure what language level I currently have.“Please let us know which school interests you the most and we will be happy to ask whether they can send the level test ahead of time so that we can determine your language level.”Diana Becker, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 25, 2023I would like to take an Italian course in combination with cooking. However, I have no knowledge of Italian yet and I am starting the language course as a complete beginner. Can I still take part in cooking lessons?“Nobody will be excluded from the cooking lessons based on their level. But you have to be aware that the cooking lessons are always held entirely in Italian. If that is okay with you, you are welcome to register for the cooking lessons.”Diana Becker, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 25, 2023I would like to book a language course and have a question about the payment. Can the whole payment not be paid in full?“Payment is always made in two steps. The deposit is paid upon registration and the balance (the larger part) must be paid to the school at a later date. All relevant information (deadline, bank details, etc.) can be found in the confirmation email that we will send you.”Diana Becker, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 25, 2023Can I pay the prepayment via Wire Transfer?“Yes, you can choose that option in the registration form. Please send us a proof of payment once done, and keep in mind that this method of payment takes a bit longer and we will not be able to send your booking to school until we have verified that we have received the payment.”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 21, 2023Is it possible to book an exam without a course?“I am afraid it is not possible to book exams only via us, but we will be happy to help you book an exam preparation course if you are interested in that.”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 17, 2023I would like to go to a city that is not so touristy but with a lot of historical culture.“My Italian colleague informed me that Bologna and Verona are very cool cities. They are both big cities, but not as chaotic. Verona has a Coliseum just like Rome, but more beautiful (his opinion). And it is the city of Romeo and Juliet. Bologna has a historic centre where there are no cars and it is designed for pedestrians. It is a university city and so there are many cultural activities.
”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 05, 2023I live in a city that doesn't show on your webpage. Are there no language courses in this city?“If you cannot find the city on our website that means we currently have no partner schools in that city. Contact us if you are interested in a course in another destination or an online course, and we will be happy to help.”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - May 30, 2023I would be interested in an Italian course. Ideally combined with yoga.
Which school do you recommend?“For the combination of language course and yoga, we recommend the Terramare school in Orbetello. There you will get 4 Italian lessons per day, 3 yoga lessons per week and 2 afternoon activities plus an excursion with the complete package. ”Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - May 15, 2023I would like to know about the programmes you offer. I want an Italian course that I can attend daily, from Monday to Friday.“In Italy we work with many language schools, in different cities all over the country, which offer Italian courses from Monday to Friday, 3-4 hours a day.
On our website, choose the language you would like to learn and where you would like to study. You will have the option to choose a particular city, and you will be able to check beforehand all the information about all our partner schools available in your chosen destination. I advise you to take a look at the school profiles to compare the different programmes on offer, and read the existing reviews from our former students.
Once you have decided on a particular course and school, simply click on the button at the top of the school profile that says "BOOK here at the lowest price", and you will be automatically redirected to our registration form.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023Are there also schools in Italy that offer the option of doing an internship alongside classes? I am looking for a 16-year-old boy.“Yes, there are schools that offer internships in addition to classes. For example, take a look at the school profile of the Solemar Academy in Cefalu. There is a course called "Learning While Working" and you can do an internship at a local company in addition to 20 lessons. ”Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 28, 2023I would like to attend a class where I can take my two Yorkshire Terriers. Is there an option for me?“In that case, I would recommend that you choose a course where you live at the teacher's home and are also taught there. The HLI organisation (Study and Live at your teacher´s home) will certainly find a great option for you. Unfortunately, finding a regular school where you can bring your dog might be a bit difficult. ”Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023I am looking for a school where I can take the CELI exam. I would like to take the exam at the school after taking the course for 4 weeks in May. Please let me know which language school is a CELI exam center for the University of Perugia.“Unfortunately, there are no schools that offer the CELI exam at their schools on the requested dates. However, the school offers assistance with the exam application after your course.”Andy Fukutome, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 17, 2023I would like to stay with a host family where my 3-year-old daughter is taught privately. Is there such an offer in Italy?“In this case, we would recommend the HLI organisation, where you live in the teacher's house and are also taught there.
You can book a junior course, which is then also combined with activities, and therefore we would recommend the combination of 10 lessons and 5 activities/week for children of this age. ”Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 13, 2023Are there Italian junior courses and when do they start?“Some schools also offer specific Italian junior courses. The starting dates may be found in the course description box. If there is no starting date specified, please feel free to reach out to us. We are happy to help out.”Diana Becker, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 20, 2022We would like to book directly for 2 people. Do we have to do this separately? Or can you book directly for 2 people?“For the bookings please register individually, because also the personal data, such as address, date of birth and level are requested. ”Tanja, Languagecourse.Net - Dec 07, 2022I work Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Will there be any classes for me outside of these hours?“Schools have well-defined lesson times and days, from Monday to Friday and usually morning hours, so we can certainly recommend a private lesson course. In this way, you can easily plan your lessons according to the timetable and the days you have available, defining everything in advance with the teacher assigned to you by the school.”Antonio Zoppo, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 24, 2022I'm 17 years old, I want to take language courses with you, can you help me find a public high school and get me enrolled?“Sorry, the schools we work with are private language schools, which are aimed to improve your language levels only, we don't work with any public hig schools.”Susan Wang, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 08, 2022To take a course in Italy, is it necessary to have a student visa processed in an Italian embassy or not? I am from Honduras.“All necessary information about the time required and the cost of the visa should always be requested from the corresponding embassy.
In the case of Italy, I can confirm that in order to obtain a visa you must have an invitation document that schools issue only after receiving full payment for the course, never before.”Antonio Zoppo, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 26, 2022How do I know if I am a complete beginner or if I already have some knowledge?“Complete beginner courses are for students who have never studied the Italian language before. Some schools have special start dates for beginners, others have a new beginner course starting every Monday. If you already know some Italian, you can take a language test either earlier online or on the first day and then be placed in an ongoing course at your level.”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 18, 2022I need to pass a certified course at the B1 level in order to gain citizenship. I'm a beginner. What can you suggest?“You will need the B1 cittadinanza exam if you wish to apply for Italian citizenship. Certification accepted: CILS, CELI, PLIDA. You may take the CILS exam B1 cittadinanza at the Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci school in Milan. The deadline for application is always 40 days before the exam date. The results are issued after 50 working days after the exam. It is possible to apply only for the exam, but in case you need a course, the school can offer a preparation course as well, which starts 4 weeks before the exam date.
”Anna, Admissions Officer from Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Milan - Mar 08, 2022I would like to enrol to an Italian university and would like to master the language beforehand.“We work with schools offering academic pathways programmes, which are designed to prepare students for University. This is a great option to build strong knowledge and have an efficient preparation. ”Masi, LanguageCourse.net - Nov 10, 2021I am not a student, but a 62-year-old woman who wants to learn Italian in Italy and to arrange her own accommodation. Do you also offer that?“For sure! We offer courses to people of all ages. And yes, you can also book only a 1-week course. Or a course with activities without accommodation.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.net - Aug 10, 2021I would like to know if I can study in this school since I am traveling to Italy and I want to take advantage of my holidays to learn some Italian. On the other hand, I would like to know if I can pay in cash the first day, when I arrive at the school.“When you make your online booking through our website, you must indicate how you want to pay the first payment. Once said payment information is provided, your booking will be sent to the school of your choice, which will confirm your space 48 hours later. In the confirmation email that you will receive, it will be indicated, among other things, when and how to make the second payment effective which, normally, will have to be paid 2 or 3 weeks before your arrival. There are very few schools that allow students to pay the first day, and even less in cash. On the other hand, you have to take into account that depending on how long you want to stay in Italy, you may have to process a visa, and that you will only receive the visa letter after having paid the booking in full.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.net - Jul 30, 2021FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Italian courses in Italy
- If two students enrol together, do you give any family discounts?“For each student, we offer a discount on the course price compared to that offered by the school. From the third student onwards, we double the discount offered on the course price and from the second booking onwards there are extra discounts! You can also see that our price is cheaper on the schools' own websites. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 29, 2024I wanted to ask if I could pay a deposit and get a letter for the Italian embassy in Tripoli.“Schools send supporting documents, such as the letter of acceptance, as soon as the full payment for the course has been completed. Some schools charge rather high cancellation fees in the event of a visa refusal, so we advise you to check very carefully the requirements of the Italian embassy in your country. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 29, 2024I am interested in a year-long Italian language course“We will be happy to help you find the course best suited to your needs. Contact our agents to explain your Italian course preferences. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 10, 2024I live in Turkey and I want to learn Italian, can you help me with visa?“We are not immigration consultants and we do not provide visa assistance. We recommend you to check on your country's embassy website for all these matters. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 02, 2024I am a native speaker but I want to improve my speaking and grammar skills. Are there any available courses for this?“Of course. Many schools offer specific courses to improve grammar and speaking skills. Please refer to one of our agents to receive detailed information. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 25, 2024Can you give me information about a language school even if it is not on your webpage?“If the school is not on our page that means we don't currently work with them, so we cannot provide information about these schools.”Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 30, 2023My daughter is 11 years old. She is most interested in a Language course with a Home programme where she could live/learn with the teacher. Are there programmes like that available for 11 year old's?“Yes, we do have schools with junior programmes (from 5 years to 17 years of age) where a student stays in their teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practice their language skills while sharing the daily life of their teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities, as they all take place in the language they are learning.”Anele Nongcula, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 10, 2023I would like a 2 week course to prepare me for citizenship exam - I’m currently in level B1 and need support with conversation and listening. Around September time.“There is a course - the PLI- PLIDA exam (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri: the proficiency certificate of Italian language, recognized by the Italian Government). The course has a duration of 2 weeks. However, to enroll on this course there is a minimum language requirement level which is B2 - upper intermediate or higher.”Anele Nongcula, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 05, 2023I would be interested in more information about online and face-to-face Italian courses for foreigners, specifically if you offer some on Friday afternoons. In addition, I would also like to ask you about the cost of these.“Once you have chosen the language and the country where you want to study, you can apply various filters to see all our partner schools offering online and/or presential courses and their details such as timetables and prices”Cinzia Carli, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 15, 2023Can I book accommodation only, without the course?“Language schools offer accommodation only to people who book their language courses.”Gosia, Senior Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 26, 2022What are the Italian destinations for a language stay by the sea?“We would recommend you the following cities: Tropea, Salerno, Sorrento, Naples, Palermo, Cefalú and Milazzo.”Madly Simba, FR Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Jul 20, 2022Is shared apartment, single room for use of one person only?“If you book a shared apartment, you'll have a single room to yourself and you'll share the kitchen and bathroom with other students in the apartment or with the apartment's owner.
”Angela Ligartova, Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Mar 21, 2022Is it compulsory to have a student visa to study in Italy?“This will depend on your nationaliy and the duration of your course. The best would be to first contact the embassy in this regard. ”Madly, FR Consultant from Centro Studi F.D. ELLCI - Feb 09, 2022I need to know if the school will provide me with the invitation letter and receipt of payment that I need in order to be able to travel to Italy.“Yes, the school will provide you with both documents once you have made the reservation through our website and have paid for it in full.”Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Spanish from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 17, 2021Language School Destinations
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