Best Italian schools in Bologna by category - student age group, leisure/fun
Students < 18 years
5 language schools in Bologna from 257€ for a 1 week Italian course
Bologna ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Bologna
What our students said about Bologna
Interesting city with many tourist attractions. Good mix of population. Public transport: Bus connections are sometimes poor, especially at weekends. Timetables not clear. Bus stops are not displayed on the bus, difficult for non-locals.
A beautiful city where I have been on holiday several times. Sights like Momba, San Luca, the towers, various churches, the Pinacotec and the Archaeological Museum, just like the whole atmosphere, not to mention the colours of the city.
I didn't really check out the nightlife, so cant comment on this. It was really lovely to walk around even when it is raining because of the Porticos. Great public transport system and almost always on time.
Bologna is a marvellous city. Unfortunately, its importance in terms of art history and history is often unjustly forgotten alongside Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples.
Unfortunately the weather was a little abnormal (all over Europe) as it went from almost winter-temperatures to blazing hot summer-temps.
I don't need public transport and I can't rate it. The same is actually true of security.
Bologna is a beautiful, atmospheric and pleasant city. I would recommend it to everyone!
Fun and beautiful city. Didn't have enough time to visit all the beauty.
A very nice city with lots of culture and lots of things to explore.
Worth seeing; the heat is very bearable thanks to the many arcades.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Bologna
Very well located, very good teachers who are very well trained in didactics and methodology, computers, etc. are used sensibly, group size appropriate, afternoon activities (lessons, etc.) offered every day.
2 December 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 65 years
Well organized with excellent teachers.
29 October 2024
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 4 weeks
Student age: 87 years
Good committed teachers with a good organisation. Theory in the morning and conversation in the afternoon. It is excellent that they make sure that everyone is heard.
16 October 2024
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Very good teachers and amazing dynamic!
15 October 2024
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Student age: 40 years
Good teachers- Great afternoon activities.
1 October 2024
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
Student age: 59 years
Information about Bologna
Key Facts about Bologna
- Price index excluding rent: 80* (20% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 54* (46% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:71* (29% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Italy average):
4.54 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Bologna
Events in Bologna
March 2025 - April 2025For over half a century, the Children's Book Fair in Bologna has been the most important international event for publishers, authors and artists of books for children and teens.
April 2025Yearly festival of books and art history celebrating the artistic heritage and culture of Italy.
June 2025Il Cinema Ritrovato is like paradise for cinephiles, showing obscure films from the extensive archives of Bologna's Cineteca with a special focus on the beginnings of the art form. Projections include silent films with live musicians providing the accompaniment and restored versions of forgotten films.
October 2025 - November 2025This festival was first launched in 1958. Since then, international artists and exciting shows have coloured the city, attracting fans from around the world.
What to do in Bologna
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 15 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: Aeroporto, Pontelungo, Ospedale Maggiore, Mille
Taxi: 10 minutes drive to city center of Bologna
Q&A - Questions about Italian courses and schools in Bologna
- Are there any cooking classes in English available?“No, all cooking classes are in Italian and can only be booked in combination with an Italian course.”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 20, 2023I would like to attend a course with my girlfriend. Is it possible to live in a shared flat in Bologna and share a double room?“Yes, there is an option and I would recommend Cultura Italiana. There you would have the chance to live as a couple in a double room with an Italian in a shared flat. The shared flats are about 20 minutes' walk from the school. ”Beatrice, Booking manager from Italy - Mar 29, 2023I would like to do Bildungsurlaub Hessen in Bologna. Can you offer me something?“At Academya Lingue, you can choose the combination course of 20 group lessons and 10 private lessons and start on any Monday.
At A.L.C.E. you can choose 30 group lessons, which makes the course a lot cheaper, but this school would prefer you to start on the first Monday of the month.
Make sure that you complete 30 lessons, because this is the only way to get recognised in Hesse. This is the case with both of the schools mentioned. ”Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 24, 2023I am looking for a course for my 15 years old daughter, preferably in Bologna. Are there any camps in the summer, preferably with accommodation with host families?“At the time of writing, we don't have any options for summer camps for young learners in Bologna. We can check the availability of private lessons for your daughter. In case this is something that would be interesting for you, just let us know and we will be happy to assist you.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 23, 2022FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Italian courses in Bologna
- Will any language courses be open in August?“Yes, most school do operate in August, depending on which course or school you want to enroll in. The schedule for each school can be found in the course description box. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level.”Anele Nongcula, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 18, 2023I need information about the exam date for Italian citizenship.“We have several schools offering exam preparation courses. On each school page you will find in the course description both the starting dates set by the school and the exam dates. If you provide us with more information, we will be happy to check the availability of the course you are interested in.”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of Italian courses & camps for teenager and children in Bologna or other 26 different Italian course types in Bologna.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Italian language schools in other cities in Italy such as Alberobello, Alghero (Sardinia), Arezzo, Ascoli Piceno, Bagno di Romagna ..., Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari (Sardinia), Calabria, Castiglioncello, Catania (Sicily), Cefalù (Sicily), Città di Castello, Como, Cosenza, Florence, Genoa, Island of Elba, La Maddalena (Sardinia), Lucca, Milan, Milazzo (Sicily), Modena, Montepulciano, Naples, Orbetello, Palermo (Sicily), Pescara, Pisa, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia, Rimini, Rome, Salerno, Sanremo, Santa Domenica, Sestri Levante, Siena, Siracusa (Sicily), Sorrento, Taormina (Sicily), Todi, Trapani (Sicily), Trieste, Tropea, Turin, Urbania, Venice, Verona, Viareggio, Vibo Valentia or see our list of all schools in Italy. You may also want to consult options outside Italy for learning Italian.Show more
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