The Best Italian online language courses 2024 Comparison

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Intensive Course
Accademia Studioitalia

Prati

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4.480 ratings - All Students

4.571 ratings - Italian course only

By taking the Intensive course with StudioItalia, you will receive 20 structured and carefully planned lessons per week, which will put you on track to developing a good connection with your teachers and your colleagues. Whether in the free time this course affords you, or through the extracurricular activities organised by the school, you’ll be able to spend plenty of time using your rapidly improving Italian language skills out and about in Rome. Students are expected to do most of the talking in class, rather than the traditional method of constant teacher instruction. Instead, the teacher is there to guide the class through interactive and engaging activities. One of the most important skills in learning a second language is not being embarrassed to make mistakes, and with students leading the way in these courses, you’ll be able to build that confidence. Even so, students can still expect to cover a reasonable amount of content concerning grammar and vocabulary. By attending the Intensive Course at StudioItalia, international students have 4 lessons of Italian language lessons per day, so as to ensure a consistent practice of the Italian language as well as to create a strong relationship between teachers and students. The Italian language lessons also give students the possibility to explore Rome and experience the Italian culture. This course is definitely one of the most popular language programmes provided by StudioItalia in Rome. The Italian Lessons are student-centered, which means that students are the focus of the lesson and speak more than teachers, who supervise, give insight and food for thought. Students quickly get used to taking risks in speaking and overcoming fears of making mistakes in public. Topics are chosen in relation to everyday situations so that students are more motivated and willing to learn.

Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)

Max. students per class: 10

Starting dates: Every Monday

Beginner level starting dates: 08 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024

Required minimum language level: Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

Intensive Course (20 lessons per week)

Price at school	265€

Price at school

265€

254€

FREE cancellation

FREE changes

Price at school	240€

Intensive (20)
International House(IH)

Termini - Castro Pretorio

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4.3149 ratings - All Students

4.282 ratings - Italian course only

There is a group that corresponds with your current level of Italian, and the academy’s free placement test is intended to make sure that you are assigned to a group that will neither be too easy nor too difficult for where you are right now. The Intensive course consists of 20 lessons every week, at 45 minutes each. You will be able to jump into the course on practically any Monday of the year unless you are an absolute beginner, in which case there are openings for new spots fortnightly. The method of tuition uses a coursebook, and this has to be paid for separately once you are at the school. Your tuition fees cover the costs of social activities organised by your teachers for you and your group, except in cases where there are significant costs such as eating out or attending the theatre. In the **Intensive 20** course, language is never presented out of context; and grammar, phonology, lexis and all other features of actual language use in everyday situations are analysed. A wide variety of up-to-date authentic material is used in class, thus giving students valuable information about modern-day Italian culture and society at the same time as developing students’ authentic linguistic and communicative skills.

Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)

Max. students per class: 14

Starting dates: Every Monday

Beginner level starting dates: 08 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 11 Mar 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 08 Apr 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 21 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 18 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 16 Dec 2024

Required minimum language level: Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

Intensive (20) (20 lessons per week)

Price at school	345€

Price at school

345€

332€

FREE cancellation

FREE changes

Intensive Course
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

Historic center

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4.3244 ratings - All Students

4.3202 ratings - Italian course only

The Intensive Italian course from Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is their standard offering and delivers carefully prepared lessons to groups of a maximum size of 14. The majority of class time is dedicated to conversation and speaking in Italian, however, students on this course can still expect to cover all the most important points of traditional language learning that are related to the study of grammar and vocabulary. You will use a course book throughout your studies, which is already included in the fees for signing up. The experienced and motivated teachers will also provide alternative and exciting ways of engaging with the Italian language, whether it be through authentic texts, song lyrics, video clips, and many other techniques. Apart from all this, you’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, allowing you to make new connections with your peers while using and improving your Italian. It consists of 4 Italian lessons a day, totaling 20 lessons a week. The lessons are principally based on spoken communication, but also deal with the more formal aspects of the language (lexis/vocabulary and grammar). Lots of time is dedicated to activities that encourage dialogue and discussion about various topics, from art and literature, to modern city culture. It is recommended for those students who want to either start or go on studying Italian through an intensive programme that still leaves plenty of time to discover the artistic and historic parts of the city and also to have some fun.

Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)

Max. students per class: 14

Starting dates: Every Monday

Beginner level starting dates: 02 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 09 Dec 2024

Required minimum language level: Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

Intensive Course (20 lessons per week)

Price at school	320€

Price at school

320€

308€

FREE cancellation

FREE changes

Price at school	300€

Standard 15
Home Language International - HLI

4.69 ratings - All Students

5.01 rating - Italian course only

If you’ve ever dreamed of studying Italian in the capital, then the home tuition programme in Rome from HLI could be the ideal way to move you towards your goal. This programme involves living with your teacher in their home, while you are provided with three meals per day and 15 lessons per week that are specifically tailored to the topics and grammatical structures that you personally want to focus on. Rome is well-known for not having a high number of fluent English speakers, and this will play to your advantage as you will be incentivised to put your Italian skills to real use every day to integrate. In any case, your host family will be happy to help you in any way they can while you find your feet in this culturally rich city. You will be able to get around easily thanks to the bus, tram and metro services which give coverage to the entire city, and are considered reliable and safe by the locals. HLI has Local Organiser agents who work in Rome, so you will find it easy to communicate even any minor issues that you might encounter during your studies. The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.

Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)

Max. students per class: 1

Starting dates: Every Monday

Required minimum language level: Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

Standard 15 (15 lessons per week)

Price at school	1330€

Price at school

1330€

1264€

Includes accommodation

FREE cancellation

FREE changes

Price at school	200€

Price at school	1300€

Price at school	825€

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Reviews by former students who attended a course in Rome

Each teacher brings something new to the course. If you decide to repeat a course (which I did), you will not be disappointed.

8 April 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 18 weeks
Student age: 48 years

4.3 | 244 reviews

ErinScuola Leonardo da Vinci

Diverse group. Respectful interaction. Didactic expertise.

4 April 2024
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Student age: 68 years

4.8 | 16 reviews

RosikaCiao Italia

The teachers were super friendly and made sure you were well taken care of - it was fun - would go there again in a heartbeat

3 April 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 53 years

4.4 | 80 reviews

KarinStudioitalia

The teachers. And the restaurant staff.
None

4 March 2024
Course: Intensive (20) - 1 week
Student age: 71 years

4.3 | 149 reviews

JosephineDilit International House

I found a very pleasant atmosphere there. After one day I understood that you are there to learn. No stress. If you are having a hard time, no problem, you are here and take it easy. I was also at a good level. Not too difficult, but not too easy either. I am very satisfied and will try, once Dirk and Hilde's situation has been cleared up and they can come along, to come back to Dilit with them for a week in October/November 2024!
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4 March 2024
Course: Intensive (20) - 1 week
Student age: 68 years

4.3 | 149 reviews

LucienneDilit International House

Thank you very much for organising my language course in Rome at the Leonardo da Vinci School. Everything worked very well and the teacher was very committed and was able to respond individually to our knowledge. I will most probably attend this school again.

1 March 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 52 years

4.3 | 244 reviews

SilkeScuola Leonardo da Vinci

My teacher Alessandro was simply great. He was responsive to everyone. His lessons were effective and yet relaxed. We laughed a lot and still learnt seriously.

26 February 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 73 years

4.3 | 244 reviews

ChristineScuola Leonardo da Vinci

Very informal, friendly teachers, relaxed atmosphere.

5 February 2024
Course: G8 Standard - 4 weeks
Student age: 57 years

4.3 | 85 reviews

AnnetteCentro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri

The teaching was excellent and all the staff were very friendly. The location of the school was also very convenient, both from public transport and touristic points of view.
I would go to this school again.

22 November 2023
Course: Standard Italian Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 68 years

4.8 | 16 reviews

JaneCiao Italia

Excellent location. Dynamic and friendly teacher. Nice mixture of teaching methods. Nice mixture of ages in the class. Good text book.
I’m not sure it has been very well thought out about fitting in students who are only there for a short period. The school badly needs a room where students can study especially as the teaching day is so short.

13 November 2023
Course: Italy Today - Language and Culture Course - 1 week
Student age: 67 years

4.3 | 244 reviews

JessicaScuola Leonardo da Vinci

The teachers

31 October 2023
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Student age: 65 years

4.8 | 16 reviews

MargaretCiao Italia

Quality of teaching, cafeteria, and extra programs.
They should have a branch in Brazil!

30 October 2023
Course: Intensive (15) - 2 weeks
Student age: 62 years

4.3 | 149 reviews

Charles Dilit International House

I love the teachers and the overall community feel of the school, everybody is very welcoming and professional.

30 October 2023
Course: G8 Standard - 4 weeks
Student age: 47 years

4.3 | 85 reviews

AnneCentro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri

Teacher was kind, gentle, and very helpful. Classmates were from all ages and it made the classes fun.

17 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 48 years

4.3 | 244 reviews

ErinScuola Leonardo da Vinci

Everything

10 October 2023
Course: Standard Italian Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 21 years

4.8 | 16 reviews

PeterCiao Italia

1) The contents of the books, the sequencing of the contents and the active, dynamic and participative pedagogical method. 2) Timely information from the Secretariat and Coordination in all areas.

4 October 2023
Course: Super Intensive Course - 5 weeks
Student age: 53 years

4.3 | 244 reviews

GervasioScuola Leonardo da Vinci

Very good, competent and friendly teachers. Very pleasant atmosphere at the language school. Great focus on conversation.
Absolutely recommended!

3 October 2023
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Student age: 26 years

4.8 | 16 reviews

MonaCiao Italia

Great lessons!!! Amazing teachers.

2 October 2023
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Student age: 56 years

4.8 | 16 reviews

ElkeCiao Italia

The overall atmosphere

20 September 2023
Course: Intensive (20) - 1 week
Student age: 63 years

4.3 | 149 reviews

KeyvanDilit International House

Location was great. Online test made entry easy. Teachers were very good.

21 August 2023
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Student age: 59 years

4.8 | 16 reviews

DebbieCiao Italia

Q&A - Questions and answers about Rome

Do you have group courses for seniors in the spring?
“Currently, the senior courses are offered in groups in the autumn, but we can help you book an individual programme or a group course in a mixed-age class. If you can think of destinations other than Rome, we can find senior courses in the spring for you!
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Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 01, 2023
Can you issue a letter of acceptance to support my visa application if I study part time?
“The letter of acceptance can only be issued for full time courses.”
Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 11, 2023
How much is the average budget for studying in Rome?
“Prices vary widely depending on the course and accommodation options chosen, but for a 24-week stay, the combined course and accommodation price is approximately EUR 3500 to EUR 4000.”
Andy Fukutome, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 16, 2023
I am looking for a school in Rome that has the highest possible average age in its courses. Can you recommend one for me?
“The school with the highest average age in Rome is the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci with 39 years. You are welcome to take a look at what this school has to offer. There are also several schools that offer 50+ courses. Please contact us if we can help you find such a course. ”
Lisa Saskia Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023
What is the duration of an Italian General course in Rome?
“You can book a language course from 1 week to 51 weeks.”
Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 14, 2022

FAQ about courses in Rome

What is the best language school for adults in Rome?
Ciao Italia has received the best overall rating in Rome.
Which Italian school in Rome has the best location?
Ciao Italia, located in Via delle Frasche 5, Monti has been voted as the school with the best location in Rome.
What type of business Italian courses are offered in Rome?
In Rome the following courses are offered specifically for business Italian: Business Italian Group, Business Italian Private, Medical Italian, Legal Italian, Italian for Fashion.
Do schools in Rome offer courses to prepare for Italian exams? Which exams?
Schools in Rome offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: CILS, DELI-AIL, Other exams, TELC, CELI.
Do schools in Rome offer adult Italian courses combined with courses in sports or other activities?
In Rome there are course packages where you can learn the following activities: Italian & Horse Riding, Italian & Music, Italian & Tennis, Italian & Cooking, Italian & Arts, Italian & Oenology.