5 language schools in Genoa from 255€ for a 1 week Italian course
Genoa ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Genoa
What our students said about Genoa
Having friends in Genoa, I already knew the city, the city center is magnificent with many ancient palaces, in history the republic of Genoa competed with the republic of Venice, the porto antico in its style is pretty too, the walks on the top of the are to be done with a breathtaking view of the sea, the traffic is dense there as in all the big cities but the Italian drivers are very fair-plays and patient with the foreign drivers, the gastronomy of the sea and the excellent Italian wines, the custom of the Aperitivo from 6.30 pm is to be discovered, the inhabitants are friendly and absolutely.
It is a beautiful city. For the most part, it's also clean. It's just a pity that the beautiful old town smells of urine everywhere. That is unpleasant. Public toilets could help. I had bought a weekly bus ticket. The bus ticket inspectors should be a bit more friendly to the tourists. I was ripped off straight away because I didn't know that a weekly ticket also had to be stamped. 40 euros had to be paid, even though I was practically sitting next to the vending machine.
Genova is a relatively big and well located city. The public transport is great, so you can reach many interesting cities by train (really beautiful places). But the city itself is not really nice. It was dirty (specially the historical center) and, nowadays, it's full of foreign people, some of them working as prostitutes on the streets.
The school was good, but the people of Genoa aren't the type to open up and make friends right away, so I think it's a city where you'll come to understand the good things in a long term rather than a short term. Not recommended for short stays. Also, compared to other cities
Genoa is the ideal city by the sea, ideal for walking to everything, ideal for excursions along the coast and into the hinterland - it is neither too big nor too small. In my 10 days I got a good insight from her.
Beautiful city with a rich history. A wide range of cafes, restaurants and shops. Short distance to other places of interest (eg Cinque Terra, Portofino). Lots of traffic and steep slopes.
I fell in love with Genova. I don’t think many people realize what an interesting place it is and I’m not sure I want them to for selfish reasons.
Genoa is still quite authentic with relatively few tourists. There is much to discover in the city and the surrounding countryside.
Very good. Old, historic town with many activities. Beautiful surroundings, close to nature and easy to visit the rest of Liguria.
Really underrated. Beautiful, historical, culturally fascinating and in a stunning setting between the mountains and the sea.
What language school directors said about Genoa
There are plenty of reasons. Genoa has a typical Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild and pleasant temperatures all year round! Genoa is a real Italian city where students still find kind people who welcome them with a smile and who are happy to speak Italian with them and not English! Genoa is the ideal place for a pleasant holiday and to discover the beautiful surroundings: Portofino, Santa Margherita, Le Cinque Terre Genoa is a city on a human scale where it is possible to live in the city center, forget the car and get around on foot or by public transport Genoa has an excellent price-quality ratio, the cost of living is well lower than that of Milan, Florence, or Rome. Genoa is a city to be discovered. You never cease to discover it ... the mountains that surround it and embrace it, the sea that gathers it, the narrow and fascinating alleys of the historic center, where time seems never to have passed, the historic shops with artisans who hand down ancient knowledge and the elevators and funiculars that connect the quarters built on the hills, the ancient noble palaces and the perfumes of the trattorias when you walk at lunchtime ...
Genoa has the biggest medieval historical center in Europe, is a city full of history and Italian atmosphere set in a region full of natural beauties
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Genoa
Emphasis on speaking. They talked clearly. Good mix of countries.
11 November 2024
Course: Standard Intensive - 1 week
Student age: 76 years
Very nice, informal atmosphere, excellent Italian teacher, small learning group.
22 October 2024
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 65 years
Very informal, small groups, qualified teacher, very good communication training.
21 October 2024
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 66 years
Very good teachers, friendly and helpful. Good lessons.
30 September 2024
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 69 years
It was so much fun! I was afraid beforehand that 4 hours a day would be far too strenuous, but the exact opposite was the case. Very enriching lessons with a great teacher and nice people. At no point did I feel like I was in an exam situation. I learnt a lot in a very pleasant atmosphere, which made learning a lot of fun. I can recommend it to anyone!
9 September 2024
Course: Group Course: Light - 2 weeks
Student age: 29 years
Information about Genoa
Key Facts about Genoa
- Price index excluding rent: 85* (15% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 54* (46% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:76* (24% 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 Genoa
Events in Genoa
January 2025 - February 2025Van Dyck between Genova and Palermo is a temporary exhibition presenting Van Dyck's work.
February 2025 - July 2025A retrospective of the colour works of photographer Elliot Erwitt at the Palazzo Ducale.
May 2025A design week like no other, Genova and many of its ancient palaces and sites of interest are the canvas to more than 50 exhibitors and designers from all over Italy.
May 2025The Science Festival in Genoa brings together great minds in mathematical & natural science and the humanities, blurring the barriers between those fields and creating opportunities for exchange. Hundreds of events to interest and stimulate people of all ages and knowledge.
July 2025Music festival dedicated to promoting the best in popular music from around the world. Well known musicians perform alongside up and coming artists, both local and international.
August 2025Gezmataz, the Genoa Jazz Festival, is three days of concerts and workshops with some of the most important names in jazz today. All concerts are held in the old port.
September 2025The Genoa International Boat Show is one of the most important fairs of its kind, worldwide. With exhibits spread over land and sea, you will find all types of vessels and their manufacturers represented here as well as accessories and water sports equipment.
October 2025 - February 2025If you are in Genova now's your chance to see the works of pop-art master Andy Warhol. The exhibition will be at Palazzo Ducale for several months.
What to do in Genoa
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 240 minutes, 16 minutes.
Main stops: Airport / departures, Bertolotti/stazione Fs, Via Pacinotti F. 13, Via Cantore Matitone, P.zza Nunziata 2 Sottopassaggio, Portello/interiano
Every 15 minutes, 26 minutes.
Main stops: Sestri Ponente, Genova-Piazza Caricamento
Every 18 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: Genova Sestri Ponente, Genova Piazza Principe
Taxi: 11 minutes drive to city center of Genoa
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Italian courses in Genoa
- My 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 have a number of Study & Live in your Teacher's Home summer camp programmes for kids from as young as 5 to 17 years of age.”Anele Nongcula, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 18, 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 Genoa or other 24 different Italian course types in Genoa.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, Bologna, Brindisi, Cagliari (Sardinia), Calabria, Castiglioncello, Catania (Sicily), Cefalù (Sicily), Città di Castello, Como, Cosenza, Florence, 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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