Torre di BabeleRome, Italy
Torre di Babele has ceased operations - Permanently closed down
Location: Torre di Babele Rome is located in the unique and historic city of Rome, Italy. Housed in the central, elegant, "Art Nouveau" residential area of Nomentano, the school is right next to the Villa Torlonia Park & neoclassical mansion. There are several supermarkets, bars, restaurants and links to public transport close by. Attractions such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, the Roman Forum and the Spanish Steps monument are within a 30-minute journey of the school via public transport.
Getting around: The school is within a 550m walk of the Bologna and Policlinico subway stations and has several bus stops and routes nearby.
Social and cultural: Torre di Babele Rome has a full activities programme for students to take in the unique sights, culture and attractions of Rome. Such activities can include Guided tours of Rome: Art history and Italian architecture itinerary, Italian cooking and wine tasting, and Seminars on Italian hand gestures.
- The language school Torre di Babele was founded in Rome, Italy in 1984.
- Legal name / parent company: Language Study Link Torre di Babele SRL
- Tax registration ID: IT02054451006
Italian Courses
Information for all courses offered by Torre di Babele
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. Course material costs are approximately 30 € per month.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
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 at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
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.
Our price includes
- 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 For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Note: All courses offered by Torre di Babele, Rome can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
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Torre di Babele
“We provide outstanding Italian language and culture courses for students from all over the world.”–Enzo Cosentino,Director of Torre di Babele
Accreditations and Quality seals
Italian Ministry of Education, ItalschoolsItalian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Torre di Babele and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Free WIFI
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
- If Islamic students wish to pray while they are at our school they might use one of our classrooms or even a space in our garden, where two gazebos can be at their disposal.
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 10Number of public PC workstations: 6Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Additional comment about facilities of school
* Access to a printer (urgent papers like boarding passes and reservation tickets)
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 150
Throughout the year: 75
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Roma Ciampino Airport:
80 € one way
160 € return (both ways)
160 € return (both ways)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
80 € one way
160 € return (both ways)
160 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Leonardo da Vinci International Fiumicino (FCO).
More information about airports around Rome and how to get from the airport to Rome on your own here on our Rome page.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
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)
80 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Walking tours in the most important areas of Rome
Seminars on Italian gesticulation, pronunciation
* Folk dance, music
Seminars on Italian gesticulation, pronunciation
* Folk dance, music
Adults - Paid activities
Pizzeria (EUR 17)
Wine seminar (EUR 25)
* Cooking seminar (EUR 28)
Wine seminar (EUR 25)
* Cooking seminar (EUR 28)
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Student opinions about Torre di Babele, Rome
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Marta
64 years
“I was very impressed with the teacher I had and the school staff whom I found to be pleasant, very helpful and sincere in making one feel comfortable and welcome. She was flexible yet focused and stayed on track with her lessons. The teachers are very qualified and experienced and always tried to help in any way they could to make certain one understood the lesson or problems that came up in class. I was most impressed with them. I also liked the fact that we had a lot of interaction with other international students in the class. The class atmosphere was relaxed and the teacher we had picked up on the mood and added her own light heartedness. It was enjoyable to be there. I hope to return to the school for future courses when I am a bit more advanced.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Other comments The school is located near the university in Rome, in a beautiful residential area. The classrooms had enough room to hold 12 people or less. Not far from the school there were shops, coffee shops and a few restaurants that were close enough to walk to/visit during the 1/2 hour break and after classes. The school building was well maintained and had a garden in the back that was used by the students and staff. There was a coffee machine and a vending machine with sandwiches and snacks near the garden entrance.
Course: Intensive 2 weeks + Senoir 1 week - 3 weeks
22. Nov. 2010
Elizabeth
60 years“My teacher (Manuela) was really really good, though I think the students spent too much time checking and understanding homework with each other. I'd rather learn from the teacher than from my fellow students who might also be getting things wrong. Nevertheless, I would go back. The Dutch secretary at the front desk was very helpful and so nice. I was happy there were computers available for the students' use. Perhaps they could set up some type of lab.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Make sure to sign up for individual classes before you arrive. You WILL need conversation. One week is not enough time. Luckily I had another week scheduled at a different school in Siena.
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
2.0
Shared Apartment with Italians
5.0
Other comments The teacher who gave the tour of the "Jewish quarter" was a very very good tour guide and I would take any tour she offers (I put quotes because that section was not really covered, since it's basically nonexistent, but that's how is was advertised). Forget about the dinner. Too many levels and too many languages to be much fun. The only good thing about it was Valentina.
Course: Intensive Standard [Italian] - 1 week
24. Oct. 2017
Lisa
20 years“The teachers are all very serious and good. They make the lessons fun and interesting! It's good that you change teachers after 2 weeks for variation and also that the classes aren't with so many students!”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Other comments A very good school!
Course: Intensive - 10 weeks
3. Apr. 2012
Jean-christophe
25 years“The staff availability, both from teachers and administrative staff. The diversity of offered cultural activities (visits, seminars, cooking classes ...)”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Can not choose one, everything is beautiful in Rome.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Shared Apartment
3.0
Other comments A very nice school, great staff, a small garden to relax .. Really great! Only downside: every second Monday, courses only start at 10 or 11 am, and those hours are not made up for.
Course: Intensive - 12 weeks
1. Jan. 2014
Yoann
25 years“The teachers are very good. Thanks to them you learn very quick. In 1 month you can speak an all right Italian. I have never studied italian before.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Don't miss Alessandro at pizzeria and Napoli 3 hours by train
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Other comments This school is very good to learn italian quickly. It looks a bit expensive but the results are there. As I said, I have never learn Italian before. (Maybe because I'm french, it's helping a bit)
Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
28. Mar. 2007
Anaïs
23 years“The grammatical theory was taught in a way it was not boring. Also, we had a lot of conversations in the class to improve our conversation skills.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay Executive
2.0
Other comments The school offers a lot of outside activities. Every night and every weekend it offers guided tours in Rome (not too expensive and sometimes free)
Course: Intensive - 8 weeks
4. Oct. 2006
Joseph
42 years“A couple of the teachers were great. The last teacher tried, but she was a bit impatient with us. Not as nice or as fun as the first two.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss If I had it to do over again I would get at least one private lesson a day. I think that would have helped.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments I really wish I had more homework to drill in complex topics.
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
22. Sep. 2014
Doreen
47 years“Openness, helpfulness and acceptance ....... despite different languages and ages. Languages and age, I immediately felt at home.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The city tours and Carla's cooking class.
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Other comments I like to come back and continue learning.
Course: Intensive Standard - 5 weeks
28. Feb. 2018
Carry
24 years“The school has created an informal and relaxed atmosphere which made it easier to study a new language.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss If you want to go to the beach: don`t go to Ostia, but choose another beach like Ladispoli
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
26. Aug. 2008
Catherine
22 years“The school was very friendly and well organised, I liked the extra activities which were offered.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Placement test is vital to assigning your level.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Shared Apartment
5.0
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
20. Sep. 2011
Helena
25 years“Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, good organization, sufficient assistance with problems”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments School: practice more listening and written language
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
31. May. 2011
Maria Angeles
32 years“The teachers and the organization of guided tours as an extracurricular activity.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
7. Sep. 2010
Maria Theresia Gudrun
51 years“The people (other students, the staff and the teachers) and the location”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Other comments The teaching lessons are hard to please but it's great fun.
Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
5. May. 2006
Fathmath
23 years“Classmates and the class teacher were really nice, gentle and amazing.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Shared Apartment
4.0
Course: Intensive Standard [Italian] - 3 weeks
1. Nov. 2018
Maria
76 years“Teacher's dedication and interest (Laura) to student learning.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Very practical to use the Roma transport pass.
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Shared Apartment
5.0
Other comments We would like to return to this Torre di Babele school.
Course: Intensive Standard - 3 weeks
14. Aug. 2017
Gabriel
20 years“The classes, though I would have liked to learn more grammar.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
3.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
3.0
Shared Apartment
4.0
Course: Intensive - 5 weeks
16. Sep. 2014
L.a.
26 years“Location and friendliness of everyone who works at the school.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
Shared Apartment
5.0
Course: Intensive - 5 weeks
21. Mar. 2011
Kristina
20 years“The emphasis on practice and speaking, friendly atmosphere”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Communicate as much as possible with other students in Italian and try not to speak their native language :)
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Shared Apartment with Italians
4.0
Course: Intensive Standard - 3 weeks
30. Aug. 2016
Genevieve
56 years“The teachers, the building, the level, the students”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Participate in the organized activities
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Shared Apartment with Italians
4.0
Other comments Loved the experience, the city, I feel like I improved a lot even if my stay was short (too short)
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
20. Jun. 2016
Esther
58 years“Organization
The first time: the teacher -not now-”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Course: INTENSIVE COURSE 'ESPRESSO' - 1 week
2. Aug. 2011
Karim
36 years“The lessons, the hospitality, the accomodation.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Shared Apartment
5.0
Course: INTENSIVE COURSE \\\\\\\'ESPRESSO\\\\\\\' - 2 weeks
18. Mar. 2014
Gabriele
52 years“The school has very nice and capable teachers.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
School organization
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
Shared Apartment with Italians
5.0
Course: Individual 10 - 1 week
22. Oct. 2016
Dr. Anke
57 years“Additional activities, location of the school”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss additional activities (Plan 2013)
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Other comments Very nicely located district, good bus and metro connections
Course: Intensive Plus (4 hours group + 1 hour mini group) - 2 weeks
1. Mar. 2016
Eva
32 years“The teachers and administration are very good”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Shared Apartment
5.0
Course: Long Term Standard course 12 weeks - 12 weeks
7. Jan. 2008
Gabriela
42 years“Students from all over the world, teachers...”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss activities organizated by the school
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
28. Dec. 2006
Umberto (herbert)
45 years“Pesonality of two (out of four) teachers.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Evening guided tours of the scool to history attractions in old Rom
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
3.0
Other comments For me as an german speaking man in 6 weeks it wasn't possible to find an italian person for "tandem"
Course: Intensive - 6 weeks
5. Dec. 2007
Ueli (ulrico)
75 years“Teachers have joy in teaching and showing”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The high number of cultural offers
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Shared Apartment with Italians
3.0
Other comments Didactic: Do not see Italian as the only possible learning language. Also comparisons can support
Course: Program 50+ - 2 weeks
29. May. 2017
Matthias
25 years“Friendship between international students”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Other comments Perfect!
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
9. Aug. 2006
Yukiko
48 years“Quality of the teachers, activities.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The school is small and simple. I think it's ideal for the short-term learners. I took a course for two weeks and I'm satisfied. In summer time, many students came June afterwards and I found the reception was a bit overcrowded. Due to the number of the students, they sometimes changed the class schedule. If you stay there for a short period, I recommend you to avoid the summer season to spend your time relaxing.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Shared Apartment with Italians
4.0
Course: Intensive Course \\\\ - 2 weeks
23. Jun. 2014
Monika
45 years“The teacher was able to speak German.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Course: Intensive - 1 week
1. Aug. 2007
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FAQ about Torre di Babele, Rome
- What is the best price for a course at Torre di Babele, Rome?
- Is airport pickup offered by Torre di Babele?Yes. The school offers pickup from Roma Ciampino Airport (80 €), Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (80 €)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Torre di Babele?100% of teachers at Torre di Babele hold a university degree.
- Which countries are students of Torre di Babele from?The highest Nationality percentage at Torre di Babele comes from Italy with a 14% representation, followed by students from Brazil (14%) and Germany (12%).
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