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Learning Italy - Dante AlighieriSiena, Italy

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

84 students - overall rating
Via Tommaso Pendola 37 - 53100 Siena - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Games room with a piano for students to use in their free time.
  • Excellent location in the medieval city center of Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site.
  • Homestay accommodation very close to school
  • Rooftop terrace
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 18%
25-34 years 17%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 45%
The average age outside summer is 18 years higher than in summer.

Location: Dante Alighieri is situated in the small medieval Italian city of Siena. The historical centre of Siena has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site as it has preserved its gothic architecture from the 12th century. From the school, students can reach the core of the old town, Piazza del Campo, in under ten minutes by walking towards the 87m Tower of Mangia, which is difficult to miss as it rises boldly above the streets of the city. Another noteworthy attraction of Siena is the Fortezza Medicea, a fortress for the city’s protection which now provides its visitors with a number of picturesque hiking and walking trails. The fortress is 25 minutes by foot from Dante Alighieri. With such a central location, most of the city's attractions are accessible by foot, but for those who prefer to use public transport, there are bus stops close to the school building. Dante Alighieri is close to the Botanical Garden of the University of Siena and Monastery of St. Augustine in a quiet area of Siena which is perfect for concentrating on learning a language. There are a number of restaurants dotted around the immediate vicinity of the school for those wanting to taste the local Italian cuisine, as well as a supermarket and a cinema nearby.

School facilities: The facilities within the school building include a library, a movie room with rentals available, a games room, a rooftop terrace and a piano in the recreation room.

Teaching Style: The methodology used within the classroom follows a didactic approach to learning. This style of teaching focuses on the basic norms of the language and presents this information to the students in an organised and almost scientific manner. This is introduced to the student through interactive activities and a general format of teaching-learning-evaluating in order to address any misconceptions the student may have and to see where their strengths lie.

Course structure: Dante Alighieri has some interesting courses alongside the general language courses including language and music, language and cooking classes, 50+ programme, a pre professional internship and a PLIDA exam preparation course. Siena Magnifica is a course that combines both the Italian language and culture and includes 4 cultural lessons per week: 2 cooking lessons, 1 wine tasting and 1 excursion per 2 weeks programme. It is possible to book this course for up to 4 weeks and gives students the opportunity to learn more about Siena whilst getting to grips with the Italian language. All the teachers are highly trained and create a professional and encouraging learning atmosphere within the classrooms.

Italian Courses

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G8 - Standard CoursePopular Italian course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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240€228€
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3 Months Italian Language Course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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179€171€
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6 Months Italian Language Course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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163€155€
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C4 - Standard Combined Course (20 Group + 4 Individual)
24 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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410€390€
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C8 - Intensive Combined Course (20 Group + 8 Individual)
28 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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575€547€
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OC - Siena Magnifica 35+
24 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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555€528€
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A Month in Siena Experience
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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405€385€
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GD - Language and Culture
24 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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395€376€
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Language and Mindfullness
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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383€364€
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LL - ALMA Siena 50+
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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608€578€
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VG1 - Home Tuition in Viterbo (Standard)
15 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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1360€1326€
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VG2 - Home Tuition in Viterbo (Intensive)
23 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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1575€1536€
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Private
IND - Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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480€456€
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IND - Private Lessons 4
4 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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192€183€
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MG2 - Two-to-One
10 lessons per week
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2 students (max)
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350€333€
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MG3 - Three-to-One
10 lessons per week
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3 students (max)
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300€285€
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
PLI - PLIDA Preparation CourseRecommended Italian course
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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393€374€
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Language Plus Activity
LC - Language and Cooking
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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370€352€
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MS - Language and Music
20 lessons per week
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363€345€
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Our prices for Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • 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

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  • Vocal coaching at school
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Student opinions about Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri, Siena

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating of
Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri, Siena
84 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
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Students 31-49 years (17 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 50+ years (38 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

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

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I love the skill and competency of our teacher. She was very patient and worked with the entire class and yet worked with us individually with our particular stream and weaknesses. This was most appreciated.”
Disliked
“Essentially, I did not like that during a week of cold weather, we had no heat and we had to be cold and keep our coats on in the classroom. It was warmer outside than it was indoors for our class..”
Review details
Course: G8 - Standard Course [Italian] - 4 weeks
Review date: 29. Apr. 2024 by Mary Harmon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The setting of the school in the old town and the warm and friendly staff. Friends said that the cooking and singing classes are really worth while if you are interested in cooking or singing.”
Disliked
“I would have liked to have cheaper access to the internet and one or two computers more (the school has got two)”
Insider tip: “The palio (horse race on July 2 or August 16), the festival of classical music in the second week of July and the open air cinema in the old fortezza in July and the beginning of August.”
Review details
Other comments The school puts students together in one flat who are about the same age. Who is 33 is not likely to share an apartment with people who are 17. I liked that. If you are not used to the Italian standard of living you might find the school and the apartments a bit wacky.
Course: Standard
Review date: 22. Jul. 2002 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
72 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“All staff and teachers very friendly but at the same time very professional. Hand picked teacher who knew what she was doing (Ilenia and Andrea my guide too)”
Insider tip: “You are at the best place, enjoy your course.”
Review details
Other comments I have enjoyed every minute of my course, made friends with teachers, and students. Everyone gelled, I did not feel different because of my age. Amazing, will come back in 2015. Thank you.
Course: Siena Magnifica - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Oct. 2014 by Louise Garel- Jones
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
31 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“In class only Italian was spoken. Besides the language I learned a lot about the history, the structure and some special or typical Italian characteristics.”
Review details
Other comments I think Dante Alighieri offers a good mixture of grammar and conversation. I liked that we had not just one teacher but two different ones. In addition to that I enjoyed the fact that in my course the have been seven students and each one came from a different country. Moreover, the teachers are very kind and the lessons are good.
Course: G7 Classic course - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Jun. 2006 by Rebekka Gruber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
74 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very good teacher, I learnt a lot. The atmosphere was very good and on the cultural trips, you were accompanied by an art and cultural historian.”
Disliked
“Very old building and not very clean.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good teachers and good teaching materials
Course: LL - ALMA Siena 50+  - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. May. 2023 by Josepha Van Dooren
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Language school with an fascinating historical background. I had private lessons, my teacher Massimiliano was very good.”
Review details
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Our teacher was great! and also the women in the front desk were very friendly, patient and tried to solve each problem”
Insider tip: “The cooking lessons were really nice, and the meals were great!”
Review details
Other comments I didn´t like the chiefs of the school, they make problems if you miss a lesson. but the teachers were really great, the people I met there were all nice and interesting. I loved my time in Siena and I will come back next year!!!!
Course: Siena Magnifica - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. May. 2007 by Sonja Hohl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
70 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“It was very efficient in sorting new students. Being there for only one week, I learnt a lot in a short time.”
Review details
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 10. Oct. 2023 by Evelyn Barnard
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Friendly staff. Good teacher. Additional activities, including language, in the afternoon.”
Insider tip: “Be sure to explore the city.”
Review details
Course: C8 - Intensive Combined Course (20 Group + 8 Individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Apr. 2020 by William Conde
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
51 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Friendly atmosphere, flexibility of the school (changing classes, private lessons etc.)”
Review details
Course: G8 Intensive course - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Oct. 2007 by Verena Anliker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
40 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The quality of the teaching and the friendliness of the teachers and clerical staff.”
Review details
Course: G6 Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 23. Aug. 2010 by Rebecca Selman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Room for students (with piano), teachers' approach towards students, nice atmosphere.”
Insider tip: “Enjoy the charms of Siena :-)”
Review details
Other comments I would recommend!
Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
Review date: 13. Sep. 2015 by Natalia Werpachowska
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The kindness of the teachers and the good contact with all the students”
Review details
Course: G6 Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2009 by Mairiaux Laurence
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Friendly and competent teacher. Questions are dealt with in detail.”
Review details
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Oct. 2024 by Hannes Sima
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
51 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The appealing and varied structure of the lessons, pleasant teacher!”
Insider tip: “Orientation tour on the first day”
Review details
Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
Review date: 8. Sep. 2011 by Elisabeth Jandke
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
75 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“A very competent teacher. A good atmosphere in the teaching team”
Disliked
“Insufficient activities and excursions. Perhaps this was due to the time of year, as there were not a large number of students, but also to the city of Siena itself, which is very attractive and does not require any specific school activities.”
Review details
Course: G8 - Standard Course [Italien] - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Sep. 2023 by Michel Bouak
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The conviviality. The teachers are all very nice and friendly.”
Insider tip: “Visit of Siena and other towns proposed by the school. We visited Pisa and had a very nice teacher with us who explained everything very well. The presentations and films proposed by the school are interesting.”
Review details
Other comments The teachers are lovely. Thanks to them for their patience and friendlyness. The ladies at the reception of the school were very helpful and didn't hesitate to make a telephone call for me for a reservation at the Uffizi in Firenze or elsewehere. An information about the internet point : if you have a lap-top, take it with you, because you will have much less problems in treating with your e-mails. The internet point at the school is really to improve! In a two-weeks stage I have met many people of many different countries. This was a real enrichment for me. If I had the oportunity to return to the school in Siena, I would take it at once.
Course: Combined C4 (Group + Individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Apr. 2007 by Marietta Lecoultre
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
39 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very nice people, central location in the historic district”
Review details
Course: G8 Intensive course - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Mar. 2011 by Marion Wagener
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
72 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Teachers and office staff are very helpful and responsive.”
Disliked
“There were not enough excursions and after school activities or even recommendations for such activities.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I am beginner Italian learner. I found the course to be very useful for someone who is starting to learn Italian, like myself.
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Apr. 2024 by Mehri Ansari
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly athmosphere and the teachers were excellent”
Disliked
“Very hard to be able to use the computers, there should be more computers”
Review details
Other comments I was there during Easter and I would have liked more social arrangements from the school's side. It would have been better if the school could arrange more social get togethers like concerts, dancing and other cultural events.
Course: Standard
Review date: 9. May. 2003 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
57 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“We loved the teacher and the school’s teaching method.”
Review details
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 17. Oct. 2023 by Jill Shannon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
57 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The atmosphere at school, the kindness of the teachers”
Insider tip: “The wine-tasting at the Enotheca close to the Campo”
Review details
Other comments I've been there the third time this year and my Italian has improved step by step. I'm quite satisfied with the school.
Course: C8 Combined course - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Sep. 2007 by Franz-j. Moser
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
39 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Great teachers and lovely after-school activities”
Disliked
“Couldn't give me an answer as to where I would stay as it was important to me and the website states only 9min away (even after asking on email beforehand). They do have accom very close but when this is all booked out, they turn to places which are much further away. I booked and then found out it was over 30min walk away which I can't do due an old injury. Had to cancel and found other accom much closer but was still charged an "accomodation admin fee".”
Review details
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 14. Aug. 2023 by Dino Talotti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
40 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Small class sizes, extra-curricular activities.”
Review details
Course: G6 Standard Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 7. May. 2012 by Helen Smyth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The fellow students and class environment.”
Insider tip: “Make sure you get a good teacher! ”
Review details
Course: G6 Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Mar. 2010 by Peter Brevick
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Super nice teacher. Andrea. Very capable.”
Disliked
“Would have liked a little more feedback on pronunciation. Also nice if you have several course participants. A bit more choice in the afternoon would have been nice as Siena is not very big.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I don't know what we followed.
Course: G8 - Standard Course [Italian] - 1 week
Review date: 16. Aug. 2021 by Tet Hopstaken
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
67 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The lessons and the mix of ages. (20-75!)”
Insider tip: “The leisure activities offered by school”
Review details
Other comments The shared apartment was in very poor condition. The window in my room was absolutely unsound and not closeable. Kitchen cupboards were filthy.
Course: G6 Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 31. May. 2011 by Ursula Schwarzhaupt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The tight organization of the lessons”
Review details
Course: G6 Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Jul. 2011 by Gabrielle Rütschi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Good atmosphere, teacher who listens”
Review details
Course: Teachers Course Individual - 1 week
Review date: 19. Oct. 2022 by Nicole Marche
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
58 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The dedicated and competent teachers”
Insider tip: “A trip by treno vapore (steam train)/naturo on small tracks to Tuscan villages including a visit to a "wine factory" and a two-hour lunch with simple Tuscan specialities, wine, folk group and a lot of contact with about 250 young and old Italians, few tourists. Twice a month, book it previously via the travel agency in Via Camollia, ask the Tourist Information Office on the large square.”
Review details
Other comments It was my second time there.
Course: C4 - Combined Standard (15 group + 4 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Apr. 2013 by Lenore Wittig
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri SienaAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

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Location of the school4.8

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Facilities3.9

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Social activities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

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Quality of teaching4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

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Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

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Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

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Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Rating: 4.2/5.0

Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri

“Siena has been compared to many things, to us it is a beautiful and attractive woman that welcomes you in her arms with love.”
Luca Bonomi
– 
Luca Bonomi
, 
Director of Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri
Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOIALCISO 9000/9001WYSE/FIYTOPreferential 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 8:30
Student gender mix
32% male / 68% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1979
Legal name/parent company
Sienalingue S.r.l | Tax registration ID: IT00512240524

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • 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

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 20
    • Number of public PC workstations: 5

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 160
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 41 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 24%
Japan 15%
Switzerland 14%
Germany 14%
England 9%
Netherlands 9%
France 5%
Spain 2%
Brazil 1%
Israel 1%
Turkey 1%
Other nationalities 5%

Information for all courses offered by Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
30.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Course material ranges from EUR 20-35 per course level.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 48 €. 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, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 14 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
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

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
500 € one way
1000 € return (both ways)
Pisa International Airport:
300 € one way
600 € return (both ways)
Florence Peretola Airport:
210 € one way
420 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Florence.
More details about airports near Siena and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Siena page. For flight comparisons to Siena, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Russia 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)
Europe: 15 €
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North America: 35 €
,
South America: 35 €
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Africa: 35 €
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Oceania: 35 €
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Asia: 35 €
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
Ballet3 km
Basketball2 km
Cooking-
Dancing12 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf18 km
Horse riding10 km
Rugby2 km
Swimming2 km
Tennis4 km
Volleyball2 km
Yoga4 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Lectures
 Movie screenings
Walking tours
 Reading & writing laboratories

Adults - Paid activities

Wine tastings - 20€
 Aperitifs - 7€
Dinner with the teacher 25€
 Day trips 65€
* Contrada's museum visit 5€

Junior - Free activities

Conference
 Films
* Walking tour

Junior - Paid activities

Day trips
 Contrada's museums

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri

  • “Cooking sessions take place twice a week, for example on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 17:00 and 21:00 (this may change, depends on availability). They are in Italian. Each culinary session provides for the elaboration of a full menu of antipasti, primo piatto, secondo piatto con contorno and dessert.”
    Ylenia Girolami, Marketing assistant & Front office from Learning Italy Dante Alighieri - Feb 08, 2023
  • “Yes, one cooking class per month.”
    Ylenia Girolami, Marketing assistant & Front office from Learning Italy Dante Alighieri - Feb 08, 2023
  • “To book a course, a prepayment is required. This amounts to approximately 20-30% of the course price.
    The remaining amount should be paid to the school account closer to the start date.    ”
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 04, 2023
  • “This school offers a free cancellation up to 14 days before the course starts. You can also change your start date free of charge.”
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 04, 2023

FAQ about Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri, Siena

  • “No, the course runs Monday to Friday. No lessons are held during the weekend. ”
    Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 09, 2023
  • “No, the double rooms are reserved for students travelling together.”
    Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 31, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (500 €), Pisa International Airport (300 €), Florence Peretola Airport (210 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri varies from 1 students (VG1 - Home Tuition in Viterbo (Standard)) to 12 students (G8 - Standard Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri comes from USA with a 24% representation, followed by students from Japan (15%) and Germany (14%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 41 for the rest of the year.

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