Language schools in Italy

Learn Italian in Italy

Parla Italiano? No problem!

With a little bit of training you can be—well, if not fluent then at least better able to make yourself understood and able to understand others.

Italians love it when you even try to speak a bit of their language, and are very encourgaing to help you learn more.

So whether for a day of basic words and phrases or a week-long intensive course to learn some converstational Italian, why not imparare à parlare italiano in Italia?

InfoHub (www.infohub.com) lists more than 100 language schools all across Italy, and our partners at RealAdventures.com (www.realadventures.com) bring together hundreds of travel and tour companies—large and small, international and local—to provide more than 9,800 Italian tours and travel experiences, from cooking classes to language schools to bike tours.

Here are some of their learn-Italian programs:

Italian language schools in Tuscany

Il Sasso (Montepulciano, Tuscany)
One of the best Italian Language Schools in Italy for 25 years, Il Sasso is recognized by the Ministry of Education and ISO 9001 certified. It offers courses in Italian Language, Culture, Art, Wine, History, Literature and Italian for Business. Il Sasso is in Montepulciano, in the heart of Tuscany, half way between Florence and Rome. It is located in a historic building in town, has 8 large, airy classrooms, a terrace with a lovely panoramic view, free Internet Point and free WiFi. Il Sasso offers to its students a wide variety of afternoon activities, such as guided tours, wine, olive oil and cheese tasting, cooking lessons and walks in the countryside. Class sizes are from 4 to 9 students.
From €225/week » book
Societa Dante Alghieri - Italian language and cooking school, FlorenceLanguage School Società Dante Alighieri (Siena, Tuscany)
Language School Società Dante Alighieri in Siena has a prestigious reputation. It welcomes students of all ages and nationalities that can attend courses of Italian language art, culture or gastronomy. Rich program of activities. The school helps participants to find an accommodation according to their budget and specific requests.
From €70 » book

Italian language schools in Florence

Koine_center_FlorenceKoine Center (Florence, Tuscany)
At the Italian and culture language in Florence, we have 6 different teaching levels. On the first day students take a written test to be placed in a class of the right level. The Italian language lessons are based on the communicative approach, the aim is to gain concrete abilities: first talking and speaking and then reading and writing, to avoid learning being blocked by the inability to communicate effectively. Customized excursions and guided visits to sights are included. Accommodation is with italian families in single or double rooms, with use of the kitchen or half board ($120 per week). Otherwise, in all categories of hotels or residences or villas in the country-side. Courses also available in Lucca, Cortona, Orbetello (by the sea) and Bologna.
From €160/week » book

Eurolingua Institute - Language schools in Florence, Pisa, and Pavia ItalyEurolingua Institute (Florence, Tuscany—also, homestays elsewhere)
Every year, students of all ages (16-75), and from many countries and professions, attend Eurolingua's numerous language, cultural, special interest and summer programs in 35 countries worldwide. In Florence, Our school is housed in a beautiful palace in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 100 meters from the central station. Our windows offer a splendid view of San Lorenzo and the Duomo which are just a short walk away. Group Programs: You benefit from a minimum of 15 hours (20 lessons) per week tuition in small friendly groups at one of our Institutes, with cultural visits and leisure activities. In order to maintain linguistic and cultural continuity, accommodation is with a selected, local host family. Studio apartments are also available. One-to-One Homestays: Live and study abroad for 1 to 4 weeks, on a full-board basis, in the private family residence of a Eurolingua tutor. You benefit from intensive one-to-one, professional language tuition, enjoy local excursions and share usual family social, cultural and leisure activities. Total immersion in the language, culture and way of life is guaranteed. We collect you at and return you to the nearest airport or railway station. Available in Florence, Pisa, Pavia, Novi Ligure, and the Adriatic Coast.
From €495/week for group programs; from €1095/week for homestays. » book

Italian language schools by the Sea (Liguria, Calabria)

Italy Language School Scuola Tricolore (Genova, Italy)
Learn Italian by the sea. Language School Scuola Tricolore is specialized Italian language school located in Genoa. Studying at the school is about studying Italian with lots of fun. It is based on the concept of ‘Edutainment’ or Education and Entertainment and aims at faster and more comprehensive learning, with maximum fun! The school offers group courses in the morning, mixed courses (group and individual) and pure individual courses, and all with variable durations: courses are available from one week up to a year. Besides the different language courses the school offers extensive leisure activities. This could be sailing trips, 'aperitivi', cooking courses and much more.
€234/week » book
Piccola Università Italiana (Vibo Valentia, Topea, Calabria)
The Italian language school by the sea is officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research and offers an accredited course program with a max. of 3-6 students per course unit. Perfect to combine work with pleasure.
$323/week » book

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