Italian language schools in Naples

If you're looking for a typical German holiday destination (people speak German, everything is spotlessly clean, schnitzel every day, miles of sandy beach...), you've come to the wrong place. The city is partly dirty and smelly. It is noisy and the traffic is a punishment. Compared to other Italian (!) places, the locals are rather unfriendly. There are a lot of tourists (especially in the old town and the Spanish quarter). The fears of many locals that Naples will develop into Barcelona 2.0 (completely overcrowded) are very real... But. If you take the trouble to look behind the crumbling façades, you will find some very beautiful courtyards. If you set off on foot, you'll find plenty of small and large points of interest. Highlights such as Pompeii, Herculaneum, many large and small churches... There is also a cliché here: there is pizza. And there is Neapolitan pizza. What can I say? Even the smallest trattoria somewhere in a working-class neighbourhood has better pizza than half of Germany. And the days of high crime are probably over too. There is a very high presence of security forces. On the latest list of the ‘most unsafe cities in Italy’, Naples is no longer even in the top 10. Conclusion: A brittle beauty for explorers with strong nerves who can ignore the drawbacks.

Incredibly impressive sights in Naples and the surrounding area, which is very easy to reach, especially by train (e.g. Vesuvius, Pompeii, Ercolano and the Amalfi Coast). Naples also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine - especially street food at easily affordable prices. Only the Aperol in the restaurants is always a bit more expensive in the evening - better to take ToGo if you want to save money (between 2 and 4 euros currently). Security depends somewhat on the neighbourhood (as everywhere) - I would inform myself beforehand. Despite living in a difficult neighbourhood, I had no negative experience. Occasionally a rucksack compartment was open after the metro ;-) - so watch out for valuables (just like everywhere else). The cleanliness could still be worked on, especially with regard to waste disposal - but hardly a problem in the tourist areas.

Napoli has many interesting layers of culture. There are plenty of museums, castles and churches to visit. I took day trips to each of the 3 beautiful nearby islands, Procida, Ischia,Capri. The street life is colorful and the street art is very creative.I can’t imagine being bored here. Even though the restaurants are very affordable I became bored with the majority of them serving only pizza and/or pasta. There are different neighborhoods to explore and the city center is very walkable. Yes I found the city dirty but this is not new news. I believe it’s a very particular city and I plan on returning.

I can't be critical in my assessment of Naples. I love the architecture - the houses, the alleyways. I suspect that the small craft businesses have no chance economically. The poverty is terrible or you can't get a job. Naples and its surroundings are characterized by countless churches, castles and historic buildings, a beautiful city with a heart. The history of Pompeii is incredible. Living with the threat of active volcanic volcanoes is not easy either. I wasn't interested in the nightlife, so no rating.

Naples is not an easy city, probably only for very few Germans love at first sight. But once you get over your shock at the rubbish, the poor state of repair of some of the buildings, the noise and the general chaos, there is an incredible amount of beautiful and interesting things to discover from all periods of the city's millennia-old history. And after a while, the chaos just seems like sheer hustle and bustle, which is just as infectious as the calmness and friendliness of the Napoletani.

Even if you've been to Italy many times and have traveled a lot both in the north and in the south, Naples is yet another, very special experience. You just have to experience it yourself. The city has such a rich past with many different cultural influences that have changed and shaped it over the millennia. The influence of natural resources (Vesuvius, Flegrean fields) are also very interesting. If you love Italy, you should definitely visit Naples.

Chaotic, turbulent, but not a problem for a few weeks. The city is quite dirty in many corners, but still rich in history. If you want to go to the sea, you have to take a 40-minute train ride. But at the end of the journey you are right at the beach (Torregavete). A short walk and you are on a long sandy beach. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sea without paying an entrance fee.

The city demands everything from you at the beginning: it's very loud, it doesn't always smell good and not everything you see is beautiful. BUT: if you get involved, you can only win. The people are very friendly and open, you can find beautiful corners everywhere - it's a very authentic and very special (in the most positive sense) city.

Very authentic, very gloomy in the old town, lots of rubbish away from the tourist routes, extremely crowded, sometimes crowds of people out and about. All in all, however, an interesting city with various possibilities, art, culture, food, museums, excursions to the surrounding area by train and boat are easily possible.

I thought I loved Napoli before due to previous vacations. These five weeks of intensive Italian instruction and regional travel changed my life. I fell in love with the city, people, chaos, food, history, and pride of the people. I will choose Napoli over Rome, over Milan, over Firenze, over Venezia ANY DAY.

The friendliness of the staff, and Federica, a dedicated and knowledgeable teacher.

20 April 2026
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 75 years

The location is conveniently located near Garibaldi Station, making it easy to get to by metro and bus. The multilingual teachers are all warm and inviting. They were all responsive to the learning needs of the students. The style of teaching is dynamically conversational. Not only did I learn a lot of grammar and vocabulary, I learned about the rich cultural history of the city of Naples. All classes took a coffee break midway through the morning so that we could relax a bit and get to know other students and chat. We took periodic field trips as a learning group to trattorias, pizzerias, churches, and cultural centers. I learned a great deal and still have a lot to practice now that I am home.
Knowledgeable teachers.

17 April 2026
Course: Intensive Course - 10 weeks
Student age: 63 years

The lessons were very good, and the teacher was able to respond to different needs in a very flexible and extremely helpful manner. This was also because she was able to anticipate problems based on her own foreign language skills. In the off-season, the groups were very small. Everyone was very friendly! Criticisms (see below) were received with interest (and a focus on finding solutions).
A school I would recommend; I am considering visiting again.

23 February 2026
Course: Standard Plus Course - 1 week
Student age: 68 years

Great teachers, great tips about the city, very good lessons. All in all, a great experience!

3 January 2026
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 26 years

The location, small group, 2 teachers for 2 hours each, pleasant teaching style.

17 November 2025
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 63 years