Linguadue, Milan, Italy
General Information on Milan
Milan is Italy's richest and second largest city. Since the 1970s, Milan has remained the capital of Italy's automobile industry and its financial markets, but the limelight is dominated by the fashion houses. As Europe´s creative capital, shopping here is almost a religion - the city remains the marketplace for Italian fashion.
For Milan city map with location of school click hereCost of living in Italy
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Italy is around US$ 2.16.
General Information on Linguadue
The language school Linguadue was founded in Milan, Italy in 1990. The school is centrally located in a beautiful art nouveau building, in the centre of Milan in a well-known street in the commercial area, Corso Buenos Aires. It is easily accessible as it is close to the Underground station 'Lima'.
Click here for a detailed Milan city guideFacilities
The school has many facilities such as private study rooms, a student lounge with cafeteria and a garden, WI-FI.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is MALPENSA. It takes 60 minutes by train + taxi/tube to school.
2.1. Language School Linguadue in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 300 Adult courses throughout the year: 180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 12 throughout the year: 12 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 24 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 15 % China 1 % England 3 % France 3 % Holland 3 % | Japan 12 % Korea 12 % Switzerland 3 % Spain 5 % USA 5 % |
| 1 Standard / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 170 | 340 | 510 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 1800 | 150 |
| Comment | Work is carried out in a small group and covers all aspects of the language with a particular emphasis on developing communicative skills in speaking and writing. Each level can be completed in 4 weeks. At the end of each course after successful completion of a test you can progress to the next level. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov Dates not available: 23.Jun - 27.Jun, 15.Dec - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Part time course / Lessons per week: 4 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 300 | -- | -- | 37 |
| Comment | This course is designed for those who for professional or study reasons do not have much time during the week to study Italian and need a less intensive course. The course consists of 2 lessons twice a week. Duration 8 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov Dates not available: 23.Jun - 27.Jun, 15.Dec - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Semi-Intensive / Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 340 | 425 | 510 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 85 |
| Comment | Minimum duration 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Dates not available: 23.Jun - 27.Jun, 15.Dec - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 4 Part time course (3 times a week) / Lessons per week: 6 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 450 | -- | -- | 56 |
| Comment | Special starting dates for beginners: Dates de début des cours débutants: 7.01,04.02,03.03,31.03,28.04,26.05,30.06,28.07,25.08,22.09,20.10,17.11 The course is designed for people who are interested in non-intensive courses or have little time at their disposal for work or study reasons. The course consists of 2 lessons, 3 times a week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| 5 One-to-One / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 800 | 1600 | 2400 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 6400 | 8000 | 9600 | 800 |
| Comment | Particularily suited to professionals and executives, this course is tailored to meet the needs of the participants with special requirements in specific language areas. Participants will be working with two or more teachers, each with a special programme suited to the participant's needs. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Preparatory for Music Conservatory / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 720 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | This course is designed for students who want to enter the Music Conservatory and follow a degree course in Music studies (instrument or voice). Duration 4 weeks. Textbooks are included in the fee. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 25.Aug | |||||||||
| 7 Italian & Internship / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 690 | -- | 850 | -- |
| Comment | We offer you the opportunity of participating in day-to-day business activities and practice your Italian skills in real-life situations through an unpaid internship experience in an Italian company or organization. Please enrol at least 2 months before the start date. Basic knowledge and first experience in the field of the internship required. Internships offered in the following industries: Tourism, Import/Export, Art, Architecture, Fashion, Business, Design and Law. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 8 Super Intensive / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 570 | 1140 | 1710 | 2280 | 2850 | 3420 | 4560 | 5700 | 6840 | 570 |
| Comment | 20 group lessons + 10 individual lessons per week. The individual lessons allow you to concentrate on improving specific aspects of the language and on developing the abilities and the vocabulary needed in your professional life. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov Dates not available: 23.Jun - 27.Jun, 15.Dec - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 One-to-One - Business Italian / Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 430 | 860 | 1290 | 1720 | 2150 | 2580 | 3440 | 4300 | 5160 | 430 |
| Comment | This course is designed for professionals in commercial and economic fields. Therefore, emphasis is placed on learning specialized vocabulary and developing oral and written skills related to business communication. The course will handle topics such as administration, finance, banking and the stock exchange system, import/export and business terminology, marketing and communication and Italy's current economic situation. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 10 Commercial Italian / Lessons per week: 6 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 230 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | This course is offered in the afternoon, combined with a Standard Course in the morning. The programme includes technical, commercial vocabulary, standard forms for speaking in business communication and writing business correspondence. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov Dates not available: 23.Jun - 27.Jun, 15.Dec - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 11 Preparatory Course for University / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1400 | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | This course is for students who wish to attend an Italian University. The course programme is tailored to the fields that the students plan to study at the University and to the exams they need to take to be admitted to a particular department. We prepare students for the Entrance Examination in Architecture, Academy of Fine Arts, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Engineering. Duration 8 weeks. Textbooks are included in the fee. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 23.Jun | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 12 Preparatory Course for Fashion and Design Schools / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 720 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | The course is suitable for fashion or design students who will continue their studies in Milan in fashion or design schools. The course aim is to provide students with linguistic tools that will enable them to understand and follow their classes with ease. Duration 4 weeks. Textbooks are included in the fee. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 28.Jul, 25.Aug | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Linguadue, Milan can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 60.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 40 EURO. 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. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 EURO. |
| Exams offered: | CILS |
| Average examination results: | 95% at CILS |
| School closed: | National holidays in Italy: 01.Jan, 01.Jun, 24.Mar, 25.Apr, 01.May, 02.Jun, 15.Aug, 01.Nov, 08.Dec, 25.Dec, 26.Dec |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:40 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | Italian |
| Languages taught at the school: | Italian |
| Comments on the school: | The registration fee is valid for 12 months. Please note that group lessons are suspended from 23.06 to 27.06 and from 15.12.2008 to 04.01.2009. However the one-to-one courses will still be offered during these periods. |
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 105 EURO week | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Milan | ||||
| 2 Homestay // Single room, half board | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 275 | 950 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 3 Shared flat // Single room | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 175 | 560 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 4 Homestay // Single room, no meals | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 180 | 580 | ||
| Comment | Students will be sharing the apartment with the owner.. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 5 Homestay // Double room, no meals | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 130 | 420 | ||
| Comment | Students will be sharing the apartment with the owner.. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 6 Shared flat // Double room | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 130 | 410 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 7 Homestay // Double room, half board | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 225 | 780 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 8 Independent flat | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | -- | 900 | ||
| Comment | Apartment suitable for one person, a couple or a small group of friends. Varying categories and dimensions available. Rates start FROM 900 euros per 4 weeks.. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 9 Homestay // Single room, breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 195 | 600 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 10 Homestay // Double room, breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 145 | 440 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Comment | The given prices (except for the independent flat) are the MAXIMUM prices. Final rates might turn out lower. You can also book a hotel room (organized by the school). |
|---|---|
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 120 EURO (one way) |
| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing | 2 km | |||
| Golf | 50 km | |||
| Horse riding | 50 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 50 km | |||
| Music | 2 km | |||
| Sailing | 100 km | |||
| Skiing | 100 km | |||
| Squash | 5 km | |||
| Tennis | 5 km | |||
| Volleyball | 5 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 180 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Museums, cinemas, theatres etc. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Linguadue: | Excursions on weekends (Venice, Genua, Portofino). | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 50 |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | (Details) |
| City | ![]() |
| Organisation | ![]() |
| Facilities | ![]() |
| Social activities | ![]() |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | ![]() |
| Value for money | ![]() |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | ![]() |
| Shared flat (appartment) | ![]() |
| Other | ![]() |
| To see the detailed evaluations of former language study participants for Linguadue, Milan click here | |
Select Italian course, course duration in weeks and accommodation to calculate immediately course price:
Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your Italian course at Linguadue, Milan when registering online here at the Languagecourse.Net website. If you book directly at the school, you will have to pay the full course price and no discount can be applied. The LanguageCourse.Net booking service for language studies is 100% free of charge.

















