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Italian Language Schools in Bologna

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Best Italian schools in Bologna by category - student age group, leisure/fun

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Students < 18 years
A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee
Students < 18 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Cultura Italiana
Students 18-30 years
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(7)
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Students 31-49 years
Centro Koinè
Students 31-49 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(15)
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Students 50+ years
Centro Koinè
Students 50+ years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(41)
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Students all ages
Centro Koinè
Students all ages
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(79)
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Quality of teaching
Cultura Italiana
Quality of teaching
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(30)
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leisure/fun
Cultura Italiana
leisure/fun
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(31)
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Value for money
Centro Koinè
Value for money
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(76)
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Location of school
Centro Koinè
Location of school
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(58)

5 language schools in Bologna from 257€ for a 1 week Italian course

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Centro Koinè, Bologna
Centro Koinè, Bologna
Cultura Italiana, Bologna
Cultura Italiana, Bologna
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Bologna
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Bologna
Influent, Bologna
Influent, Bologna

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Bologna ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Bologna

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Bologna
233 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Bologna
Nightlife
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Geographic setting
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Public transport
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Climate
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Cleanliness
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Affordability
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shopping
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Safety
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

What our students said about Bologna

A beautiful city where I have been on holiday several times. Sights like Momba, San Luca, the towers, various churches, the Pinacotec and the Archaeological Museum, just like the whole atmosphere, not to mention the colours of the city.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Sabine Germany

I didn't really check out the nightlife, so cant comment on this. It was really lovely to walk around even when it is raining because of the Porticos. Great public transport system and almost always on time.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Maria Australia

Unfortunately the weather was a little abnormal (all over Europe) as it went from almost winter-temperatures to blazing hot summer-temps.

4.0

Rating: 4/5

Heidi Switzerland

I don't need public transport and I can't rate it. The same is actually true of security.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Jutta Germany

Bologna is a beautiful, atmospheric and pleasant city. I would recommend it to everyone!

4.0

Rating: 4/5

Mirjam Netherlands

Fun and beautiful city. Didn't have enough time to visit all the beauty.

4.0

Rating: 4/5

Marie-Cécile Netherlands

A very nice city with lots of culture and lots of things to explore.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Lena Sweden

I definitely think Bologna is one of the best cities to go to.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Vera Italy

It is a calm, small but moderately well-organized town.

4.0

Rating: 4/5

Kyoko Japan

Pleasant place with many opportunities for sightseeing

4.0

Rating: 4/5

Beate Germany

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Bologna

Centro Koinè

As the classes are small, it is easier to help all students with their problems. All the teachers and students are very nice.

30 July 2024
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 4 weeks
Student age: 22 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 79 reviews
Cultura Italiana

It was very good and I would always recommend it. As I booked a bit late, I had a host who lived a bit further away, which was difficult in the heat, but doable, all in all great

27 June 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 56 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 35 reviews
Cultura Italiana

Very nice atmosphere, stringent lessons and yet light-hearted, very reliable and flexible

30 April 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 68 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 35 reviews
Centro Koinè

- great teachers: respond to each individual, motivate, encourage and gently encourage active participation and always have a smile on their faces - very entertaining lessons: topics from life, spontaneous topics, no stubborn treatment of book pages - the afternoon activities: very interesting and a great opportunity to get to know the other students better I'll definitely come back! :-)

22 April 2024
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Student age: 45 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 79 reviews
Centro Koinè

Good teachers, pleasant school, good administration and organization. Super good location! After 2 hours of grammar, half an hour of drinking coffee together in a bar and then another 1.5 hours of vocabulary and conversation.
Good school.

5 April 2024
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Student age: 50 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 79 reviews

Information about Bologna

Why Bologna? Bologna in Northern Italy is a harmonious medieval medley. One side is a hard-working, high-tech city and the other is politically edgy and hosts the world's oldest university. It is an important agricultural, industrial, financial and transport hub, where many large mechanical, electronic and food companies have their headquarters. According to the most recent data, Bologna is the top Italian city in terms of its economic growth rate. As a consequence, it is one of the wealthiest cities in Italy and is often ranked as one of the top cities when it comes to quality of life in the country.
Population: M  395,000
Elevation: 54 m. above sea level
Time zone: +11h. (GMT +1)
Region: Emilia-Romagna, Provincia di Bologna
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.1126 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term Italian courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 04 Jun. 2024 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Italy in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Italy on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.
High season: October
Low season: December
Average course price per week: 253 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 80* (20% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index including rent: 54* (46% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:71* (29% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (Italy average): 4.29 €
    (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type F
  • Plug Type L
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Best time to take a language course in Bologna
October
Bologna Jazz Festival
Bologna Jazz Festival

October 2024 - November 2024This festival was first launched in 1958. Since then, international artists and exciting shows have coloured the city, attracting fans from around the world.

March
Children's books fair
Children's books  fair

March 2025 - April 2025For over half a century, the Children's Book Fair in Bologna has been the most important international event for publishers, authors and artists of books for children and teens.

April
“Artelibro”- Art books festival
“Artelibro”- Art books festival

April 2025Yearly festival of books and art history celebrating the artistic heritage and culture of Italy.

June
IL CINEMA RITROVATO”- Cinema festival
IL CINEMA RITROVATO”-  Cinema festival

June 2025Il Cinema Ritrovato is like paradise for cinephiles, showing obscure films from the extensive archives of Bologna's Cineteca with a special focus on the beginnings of the art form. Projections include silent films with live musicians providing the accompaniment and restored versions of forgotten films.

Basilica of San Petronio
Basilica of San Petronio
Ducati Museum
Ducati Museum
The two towers
The two towers
Montagnola Park
Montagnola Park
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) - 6 km. from Bologna city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 15 minutes, 20 minutes.

Main stops: Aeroporto, Pontelungo, Ospedale Maggiore, Mille

Taxi: 10 minutes drive to city center of Bologna

Q&A - Questions about Italian courses and schools in Bologna

  • No, all cooking classes are in Italian and can only be booked in combination with an Italian course.
    Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 20, 2023
  • Yes, there is an option and I would recommend Cultura Italiana. There you would have the chance to live as a couple in a double room with an Italian in a shared flat. The shared flats are about 20 minutes' walk from the school.
    Beatrice, Booking manager from Italy - Mar 29, 2023
  • At Academya Lingue, you can choose the combination course of 20 group lessons and 10 private lessons and start on any Monday.
    At A.L.C.E. you can choose 30 group lessons, which makes the course a lot cheaper, but this school would prefer you to start on the first Monday of the month.
    Make sure that you complete 30 lessons, because this is the only way to get recognised in Hesse. This is the case with both of the schools mentioned.
    Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 24, 2023
  • At the time of writing, we don't have any options for summer camps for young learners in Bologna. We can check the availability of private lessons for your daughter. In case this is something that would be interesting for you, just let us know and we will be happy to assist you.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 23, 2022

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Italian courses in Bologna

  • Yes, most school do operate in August, depending on which course or school you want to enroll in. The schedule for each school can be found in the course description box. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level.
    Anele Nongcula, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 18, 2023
  • We have several schools offering exam preparation courses. On each school page you will find in the course description both the starting dates set by the school and the exam dates. If you provide us with more information, we will be happy to check the availability of the course you are interested in.
    Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023

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