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Language Immersion Courses in Italy

A door to Italy, Italian language school

Genova, Italy
A door to Italy is a language school, offering a great variety of Italian language courses, tailored to the specific needs of students. The school has made available the following options: General Italian language and Culture Courses; Italian language Courses for the Internationally recognized certification (CELI, CILS, PLIDA); Long term Courses (Three months - Semester - Academic year); Italian language Courses for professional use Italian for Interpreters, for business, for law, for healthcare, for hoteliers and for the tourist industry etc. Specialized Courses (combining the study of... See full description.

ABC Elba

Porto Azzurro, Italy
ABC Elba is an Italian language school. It specializes in the design and organization of summer courses for adults, and has been operating since 1982. The school is run by a young, well-qualified team of teachers, who strive to apply modern techniques in their educational approach. They pride themselves on their innovative methodology and the friendly atmosphere created in the classes. Groups are kept small, while students are placed in the right level according to a written and oral tests they take at the beginning. There are intensive and super intensive options as well as individual... See full description.

ABC School

Florence
The Italian language center ABC school has a long tradition of teaching Italian to students from all over the world. Students can choose a group course, mini group lessons or individual teaching with a wide variety of topics and cultural activities. In the group courses there are no more than 8 students; this, together with the high focus on communication, enables quick improvements.

Accademia d'Italiano

Milan, Italy
Accademia d'Italiano is an Italian language school, located in Milan. The school’s building is situated right in the center of the city, a few minutes’ walk from the Scala Opera House, the Duomo cathedral, Sforzesco Castle, and other attractions. The school guarantees the quality of their courses with many years of experience and the staff’s true passion in teaching the language. The service they provide is friendly and personal. The options offered at the school include General Italian, Long term courses, Italian Style and Specialist Profession, Individual courses, Full Immersion... See full description.

Accademia del Giglio

Florence, Italy
Accademia del Giglio is a private school, based in Florence, Italy. It operates since 1995 with the primary goal to help international students gain proficiency in the Italian language. The programs offered are Italian language Courses and Drawing and Painting Courses. The intensive Italian courses are carried out in small classes, while levels covered are from beginner to advanced. The quality of the teaching is highly emphasized. The drawing and painting courses can be taken either in English, or Italian, and ensure a great experience in a multicultural atmosphere. All these are... See full description.

Accademia Leonardo

Salerno, Italy
Accademia Leonardo is an Italian language center, located in The Amalfi Coast, Southern Italy. It is a lively, welcoming and personal school, receiving international students, who wish to experience the Italian culture and language. Courses in Italian Language and Italian Culture are offered at different levels. Courses for juniors, courses for professionals, exam preparation courses, intensive and one-to-one options are all available at the school. Teachers are highly qualified and carefully chosen according to their professionalism, dedication and interpersonal skills.

BABILONIA – Italian language school

Taormina, Italy
BABILONIA is a center for teaching the Italian language to foreigners. Based in Sicily, Italy, the school has developed various programs, built upon the communicative approach which focuses on the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The school has put oral and written communication as its top priority. Furthermore, Babilonia’s courses are designed so that they conform with the European standards set by ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) and by the Council of Europe. The range of Italian language opportunities provided by the center is wide... See full description.

Center for Italian Studies

Taormina, Italy
The Center for Italian Studies in Taormina, Sicily, passionately dedicates itself to the study of the Italian language and culture. Semester programs and Short term programs for undergraduate as well as graduate programs are available for Italian Studies Courses and for Italian language immersion. Italian Studies courses, taught in either Italian or English, are offered in art history, literature, cinema, history, archaeology, politics and humanities. Syllabi for programs are available for faculty members to review prior to approval of academic credits for study abroad in Sicily... See full description.

Centro Culturale Conero

Camerano, Italy
Centro Culturale Conero is a language school, offering Italian language courses in le Marche, Italy. The school offers standard courses as well as special learning options such as Italian cooking courses, History of Italian Theatre, Diction for Opera Singers, Italian History of Art, Italian Cinema, Italian Music, and Italian Wine Tour. All teachers are native speakers of the Italian language, have university background, and are experienced in teaching the language to foreigners. The school also strives to ensure enjoyable activities out of the classroom, and these include trekking or... See full description.

Centro di Cultura per Stranieri, Università di Firenze

Florence, Italy
The Cultural Centre for Foreigners of the University of Florence was established in 1907 by professors Guido Biagi and Piero Barbera. The initiative started out with courses in Italian Literature, History of Art and Florentine History. The center offers a variety of courses in Italian language and culture, which are all conducted by professors of the University of Florence.

Centro Giacomo Puccini - Italian language school

Viareggio, Italy
Centro Giacomo Puccini is a specialized language center, offering Italian Language and Culture Courses in Viareggio – one of Tuscany's most beautiful beaches. The school has made available a great variety of Italian language learning opportunities, including general Italian courses, intensive language learning options, exam preparation options, courses for senior citizens, as well as individual tuition options. These are all provided in all skill levels – from beginners to advanced, and only Italian language is spoken in all classes. This ensures total immersion for the learners, who... See full description.

Centro Italiano Firenze

Florence, Italy
The language school Centro Italiano Firenze is located in a historic building in the center of Florence. The school premises include spacious airy, classrooms, an internet point, a free Internet connection and a peaceful garden. In the belief that people interested in learning Italian are generally moved by the desire to know more about the culture and history of this country, students attending Italian lessons can also take part in the various cultural activities in the afternoon. The school offers Italian language tuition for all levels in small groups of no more than six students.

Centro Koinè

Florence, Italy
Centro Koinè is one of the oldest centers for Italian language learning in Italy. The organization follows the strategy of operating a number of schools in different locations, so that they can offer both variety and an optimal size that ensures a personalized approach and individual attention. Koinè currently runs 4 schools located in the historical centres of Florence, Lucca, Bologna and Camogli. The flexible and varied classes in the mornings are combined with diverse afternoon activities, which is a guarantee that Italian language learning is true enjoyment. Some of the options... See full description.

Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri

Florence, Italy
Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri is an Italian organization, which offers various opportunities for language learning and cultural travel in Italy. The center operates an Italian language school, which offers a variety of courses, specifically designed for foreigners. Furthermore, it organizes different internship opportunities and grants Italian Language Certificates. The center also organizes study abroad programs in Italy and helps students find an appropriate art school in the country.

Centro Machiavelli

Firenze
The Italian language school Centro Machiavelli is located in the historic centre of Florence. Focusing on creating a friendly and pleasant atmosphere, the school offers a variety of high-quality Italian language courses throughout the year at all levels. The structure and the contents of the programmes for the levels are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Accommodation services and student services. 3 weekly cultural and recreational free activities provided by the school.

Centro Mediterraneo Pintadera

Alghero, Italy
Pintadera is a small Italian language school located in a quiet and picturesque alley of the old town of Alghero in Sardinia. Welcoming and relaxing, the school offers the perfect atmosphere for learning the Italian language and gaining a unique insight into Sardinian culture. Language is taken out of the classroom and onto the streets of Alghero. All five senses are activated during the learning process – not only do students listen and speak, but also eat, sleep and breathe Sardinia. Every course, be it language or culturally-orientated, involves organized activities exploring the... See full description.

Centro Studi Italiani

Urbania, Italy
Founded in 1986, Centro Studi Italiani is the first school for foreigners in the Marche Region. Ever since its foundation, the school has provided Italian language and culture classes to more than 12,000 students from 120 countries all over the world. Centro Studi Italiani offers all levels of Italian; the courses are flexible, varied, rich and somewhat unique. Classes are intentionally small to allow students to best relate to each other while enjoying personalized and individual attention. Centro Studi Italiani has gained an international reputation with its preparatory language... See full description.

Centro Torre di Babele-Roma

Rome, Italy
The Italian language school "Torre di Babele" is a specialized language center in Rome, Italy, officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education. The school was formed in 1984, since when it has been committed to providing Italian language courses in Italy for students from all over the world. The school also offers training courses for teachers. Another noteworthy fact about the school is that it is one of the founding members of the Association of Italian Language Schools in Italy, A.S.I.L.S. The Italian language options available at the school include Intensive Standard... See full description.

Ciao Italia

Rome, Italy
CIAO Italia is an Italian language school, located in Rome, Italy. The center was established in 1996 and is specifically dedicated to teaching the Italian language to foreigners. It is a small institution, which focuses on ensuring a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. CIAO’s Italian courses in Rome run throughout the whole year, and are available at all skill levels. The options include standard, intensive, extensive, conversational, exam preparation, and business group courses as well as individual tuition options, language courses for corporate clients; more interesting opportunities... See full description.

CLIC - Centro Lingua Italiana Calvino

Florence, Italy
Centro Lingua Italiana Calvino is an Italian language learning school located in Florence and Calabria, central Italy. The teaching methodology not only involves direct teaching of Italian language in class-based setting, but also includes various evening programs such as trips to other Tuscan places such as Pisa and Siena. There are also seminars regarding Italian history, cinema and art etc. In addition the school conducts several trips throughout Florence to develop a sense of art and architecture. The school is endorsed by the Italian Ministry of Education and has a pool of... See full description.

Comitato Linguistico

Perugia, Italy
Founded in 1986, Comitato Linguistico is the only member of ASILS and EDUITALIA in Umbria. Our courses are recognised as Bildungsurlaub by the Federal States of Hamburg and Hessen and meet the requirements of CSN, the Swedish National Board of Student Aid. The school is situated in the old city center of Perugia and offers courses exclusively for Italian as a foreign language all year round. Our objective is to teach in a friendly environment with a professional approach. It is very important for us to have personal contact with the students; the teachers and administration are always... See full description.

Dilit International House

Rome, Italy
Dilit International was founded in 1974, being one of the very first language learning schools in Italy. The international House is an alliance of over 100 language schools. The courses offered at Dilit are Italian language courses, School year program, Internship program, School semester program and Exam & Diploma courses. Apart from language courses, Dilit is famous for providing Teacher Education Courses for Teachers of Italian, language course books and teaching training manuals. The teaching methodology focuses on communicative assignments, group work and dramatics. The accommodation... See full description.

E.STI.VE EuroStudi Veneto, Feltre

Feltre , Italy
E.STI.VE EuroStudi Veneto was founded in 1991 as an Italian Language institute at Feltre, Italy. The institute offers Italian Language immersion and culture awareness by accommodating students in the region of Veneto for two or more weeks. The levels hierarchy is as follows: Absolute Beginners, False Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. The language courses are assigned according to the proficiency level of each student, while the teaching methodology is focused on speaking & writing of the Italian language. The self-formulated teaching materials provided by the institute help students... See full description.

Ellci - Ente Lombardo Lingua et Cultura Italiana

Milan, Italy
Ente Lombardo Lingua etCulturaItaliana (ELLCI) is a language School in Milan, Italy, established in 1988. The school has established excellent reputation in teaching Italian Language to foreigners in Italy. The Italian courses offered at the institution involve Standard, Intensive, Individual and small groups, taught to every class of students from complete beginners to advanced learners, within a duration from 2 weeks to as long as 2 years. The school also offers courses in other fields of education such as law, music, economy and business for those interested in university education.... See full description.

Eurocentres Florence

Florence, Italy
Eurocentres Florence is an Italian language school, with more than 50 years of experience. The center in Florence is part of a worldwide network of schools that receives more than 15,000 students each year in different cities over the globe. The Florence Italian language school is based in a historical Renaissance Palace in the heart of the old town’s center. It is the first state-recognized Italian language school in the city. The course options available include basic, intensive, ‘survival’, Business Italian, an academic year opportunity, as well as a teacher refresher option. The... See full description.

Galilei - Institute of Italian Language and Culture

Florence, Italy
The Galilei Institute is one of the best-known Italian language and culture schools for foreigners. Located in the heart of Florence, the school was founded in 1985 with the purpose of offering high quality language services to individuals and companies. Therefore, the school is focused on delivering Italian language tuition on a one-to-one basis or in small groups of maximum of 4 people per class. The school has built excellent reputation for the educational excellence and diversity it offers. Cultural courses such as art history, Italian cooking, and drawing & painting are available in... See full description.

I Fiori Blu di Sicilia, Italian language courses

Palermo, Italy
I Fiori Blu di Sicilia is a cultural organization, established in 2005. It is focused on delivering language learning opportunities in Palermo and Agrigento, Sicily. The center has established close ties with travel agencies, tour operators, hotels, and schools in order to create the cultural and language experiences it offers. The Italian language programs offered by the organization are based on the communicative approach and are centered around the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading, writing. The standard course provided is divided into two parts: “Language Analyses"... See full description.

Istituto Venezia

Venice, Italy
The Italian language school Istituto Venezia is officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and has been promoting and supporting the Italian language for many years in Venice and Triest. Apart from group courses with different intensity and for all levels, the Istituto Venezia is also offering individual lessons, combined courses as well as courses in history of arts and Italian cooking courses. After the lessons students can take part in the diverse sparetime activities organized by the school team.

L'Olivo Italiano

Florence
The Italian language and culture school in the countryside of Florence! Modern classes in a medieval building surrounded by olive trees, view on the old city. Experienced native teachers. Friendly atmosphere. Speak italian only. Very small classes. Tailor-made courses. Quality over Quantity! Get in touch with Italians through events and language exchanges.

Poliedro

San Bartolomeo al Mare, Italy
Founded in 1991, Poliedro is a small and friendly language school with a very personal atmosphere. The school is located in the lovely seaside town San Bartolomeo al Mare at the Riviera dei Fiori between San Remo and Alassio, a beautiful place where you can enjoy the sea or explore the enchanting country side. The school team offers high quality courses and is flexible in assisting the students in all aspects of their stay in Italy. The high qualified and enthusiastic teachers use the latest pedagogical methods, text books and authentic materials in classes of no more than 8... See full description.

Scuola Dante Alighieri Camerino

Camerino, Italy
Come and study Italian in the very heart of Italy! Scuola di Italiano Dante Alighieri is an Italian language school in Camerino in the beautiful Marche region of Central Italy. We offer year-round Italian immersion programs, and language & culture courses to students from around the world. Camerino has excellent transport links to the cities of Florence, Rome, Bologna, Venice, Naples and Capri and can be reached easily by car, bus or train. Rome and Florence are less than 2 hours away by car. The Ancona-Falconara international airport is located about 70km from Camerino and... See full description.

Scuola Palazzo Malvisi - Bagno di Romagna Italian Language School

Bagno di Romagna, Italy
Scuola Palazzo Malvisi offers intensive italian language courses in small group. General italian, italian for business, Cooking courses, language and truffel hunting, language and golf, language and trekkig & bike

Studio Italiano Tropea

Tropea, Italy
The language center Studio Italiano offers Italian language courses in the lovely seaside town of Tropea in Italy. In our school students have fun learning the Italian language while discovering the South of Italy. Classes are offered in small groups (6 students max), but it is also possible to choose individual lessons for students who want to make extremely fast progress, for teachers, and for business professionals. There are many possibilities for interesting and funfilled language holidays at the Sea: it possible to add some individual lessons in the afternoon, students can... See full description.

Terramare - Italian language courses in Orbetello

Orbetello, Italy
Founded in 1986 and run by a cooperative of teachers, this language school Terramare offers a unique opportunity for those who want to learn Italian in the lovely lagoon town Orbetello in Tuscany. By offering close contact with the routine life of the town students are given many opportunities to hear and use every day Italian. The courses guarantee full immersion in Italian Culture and Nature. The method of teaching is centred on the individual student and is based on interactive activities in the classroom and group activities outside. The course includes many cultural trips to local... See full description.

Tiberius International

Rimini, Italy
The Tiberius International school is an Italian language school, located in Rimini. The center was established in 1994, and offers Italian language classes at different levels. The center offers group courses, individual courses, teacher training, as well as special language options such as Italian language and cooking course, Italian for singers and musicians, Phonetic course, and others. Teaching at the school is based on the six levels of knowledge provided by the Common European Framework of Reference for Language, and each course is given by two teachers who share the topics:... See full description.

Language Immersion Courses in Italy by City:

AlgheroAradeoBagno di RomagnaBolognaCameranoCamerinoFeltre FlorenceGenovaMilanModenaOrbetelloOtrantoPadovaPalermoPerugiaPietrasantaPisaPizzo CalabroPorto AzzurroPorto TorresRiminiRomeSalernoSan Bartolomeo al MareSanremoSienaSorrentoTaorminaTodiTropeaUrbaniaVeniceVeronaViareggio

About Language Immersion Courses in Italy



If you wish to learn the Italian language there are only a few options available to you.  You could, of course, purchase an expensive home-study course and listen endlessly to droning audio tapes, or you may even get lucky and find an Italian language course where you live.  However, even if you were to combine the best aspects of these programs and methods, they would not be nearly as effective—nor as enjoyable—as attending one of the many Italian language schools located throughout the beautiful country of Italy.  These genuine Italian language schools offer a full immersion experience like no other, in which students can quickly and comprehensively learn the language as it’s actually spoken.  From lectures to small group instruction to one-on-one guided practice with a native Italian instructor, everything about this experience is purely Italian.  This is not your typical 2-hour a day program, but a 24/7 adventure in which you’ll be constantly surrounded and fully immersed in the Italian language and culture.

Why Study Italian in Italy?

Italian, appropriately called one of the “romance” languages for its fine flowing sound, is the lone official language of Italy, spoken throughout this populous and gorgeously landscaped country.  Besides its natural beauty, Italy is a major player in world economics, meaning those that learn to speak its language may have a decided advantage in terms of employability and business success.  Italy is also a popular tourist destination, with thousands of sights to see that consistently attract visitors from around the world.  Learning to speak the Italian language as it is actually spoken in Italy can significantly enhance your travel experience, allowing you to better connect with the country’s customs tradition and people.

Italian language courses can be located throughout Italy, including in beautiful locales such as:

Milan

The capital city of the Italian region Lombardy, Milan is the second largest city in Italy and the 7th ranked tourist destination in all of Europe.  Those participating in language schools here can lose themselves in the pristine museums and spectacular landscapes, and because Milan is considered the international hub for the performing arts, there is always a dramatic performance or opera to take in during your stay.

Florence

Florence is the capital and most heavily populated city in Italy’s Tuscany region.  Situated in the basin of the Senese Clavey Hills, including the much photographed Careggi and Settigriano Hills, Florence offers breathtaking views of the region’s magnificent landscapes and natural flora.  Language school participants who are fans of architecture will be literally awe struck when studying in Florence—known as the “cradle of the Renaissance” for its one-of-a-kind churches, buildings and monuments.

Rome

Last but not least, the Italian city of Rome requires no formal introduction whatsoever.  Italy’s capital city and most densely populated, Rome dates back over 2 ½ thousand years to the days of the Holy Roman Empire.  Famed for its ancient architecture, monuments and unusually large amount of public space and nature reserves, Rome offers language school participants everything they could possibly want from an Italian adventure.