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A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee
Bologna, Italy

Viale Carducci, 13/3 - 40125 Bologna - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Private residence 5 minutes away from the school.
  • Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
  • Additional private lessons are cheaper than in most schools.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
  • Additional costs of course material of approx. 35 € per course level

Special Offers


Location: A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee is situated in the lively and historic Bologna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Famous for its food, culture and historical sites such as Bologna University, hailed as the oldest university in the world, the city has much to offer students and international travellers alike. The A.L.C.E. school is located in the city centre, a short walk from attractions such as the marvellous Giardini Margherita, Piazza Maggiore, the Fountain of Neptune and the Basilica of San Domenico. The school is well-connected for flights and internal travel to such cities as Milan, Florence, Venice, Verona, Ravenna and more, ensuring that students have all they need to reach their language goals, whilst enjoying the city and surrounding areas.

School facilities: The school's facilities are substantial, offering everything a student may need to reach their language goals. Facilities include a library, movie room, lounge area and a student support desk for any further questions or queries that may arise. The small number of students allocated to each group and classroom ensures that each student receives the individual attention needed, for their studies to thrive at Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, heating, air conditioning and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Accommodation: Accommodation is available through the school in homestay and student housing, with a private residence available within a 5-minute walk of the school.

Accreditations and Associations: Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee Bologna is recognised by many international and national associations and organisations such as IALC, ASILS, CILS and more.

Italian Courses

General Language
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Our price (€) 255 470 615 780 1170 1480 1850 2160 2880 3400 4080
Price in US$ 284 523 684 867 1301 1645 2056 2401 3201 3779 4534
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Summer Promo - Book 5 weeks and only pay for 4: , accommodation required - The promotion is valid for the GI23 (Intensive course) only if combined with the accommodation in the school's shared apartments. For courses starting between May 25 and July 28 (until August 29) and accommodation starting between May 25 and July 27 (until August 30). The promotion applies only to the course price, not to the accommodation price. . Only valid for bookings at this website before Jul 25, 2025. Only valid for courses starting before Jul 28, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course includes 20 general Italian lessons and 2 afternoon workshops on Tuesday and Thursday (1.5 lesson of grammar workshop and 1.5 lesson of conversation or phonetics per week).

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Student comments about "Intensive Course" at A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee
Heidi 4.0
"Competent and dedicated teachers! Thank you ALCE."
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Our price (€) 425 820 1140 1480 1850 2220 2590 2960 3330 3700 4440
Price in US$ 473 912 1267 1645 2056 2467 2879 3290 3701 4112 4934
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course is 20 group lessons and 10 hours in a mini group.

Less than 2 students with the same level: the school guarantees 5 one-to-one afternoon classes per week.

The 10 hours of mini group may run from 16:00 to 18:00 in some cases (e.g. high season).

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
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Our price (€) -- -- -- 1760 -- 2600 -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 1956 2890
Starting dates
2025: 30 Jun 2025

Subjects include medicine, science, veterinary medicine, pharmacology, engineering, biology and chemistry.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
4, 6 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
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Our price (€) 615 1190 1695 2220 2775 3330 3885 4440 4995 5550 6660
Price in US$ 684 1323 1884 2467 3084 3701 4318 4934 5551 6168 7401
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course consists of 20 group lessons and 10 individual lessons per week. You will receive your timetable on the first day.

Private courses timetable is given on the first day.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
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Our price (€) 435 830 1155 1500 1875 2250 2625 3000 3375 3750 4500
Price in US$ 484 923 1284 1667 2084 2501 2917 3334 3751 4168 5001
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course consists of 20 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week. You will receive your timetable on the first day.

Private courses timetable is given on the first day.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Student comments about "Combined (20 group + 5 individual)" at A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee
Marcin 5.0
"I enjoyed the course very much."
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Our price (€) -- 850 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 945
Starting dates
2025: 08 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025

It includes: a welcome drink, and a wide range of cultural activities five days a week, including Italian cooking course and wine testing session, entrance to all museums, dinner with the teacher, a half-day trip and a day trip on the Saturday.

The Italian course will run in the morning where participants will be integrated with other students of the school.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
40 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Student comments about "Master Class 45+" at A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee
Marianne 3.0
"I would have preferred to have more free discussions rather than listening to a lot of tape recordings."
Maria 5.0
"This masterclass was absolutely amazing, the extra activities planned were educational, thoroughly enjoyable, in Italian and I learned so much I did not expect. I really like the small number of us - this was very special. I rate this course very highly, but had I had a higher level of Italian language skills, I would have learned even more. Overall a great experience, one that would be very hard to beat!"
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Our price (€) 445 850 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 495 945
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
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Our price (€) -- 3900 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 4334
Starting dates
2025: 31 Mar 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025
Course specific data
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
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Our price (€) 585 1170 1755 2340 2925 3510 4095 4680 5265 5850 7020
Price in US$ 651 1301 1951 2601 3251 3901 4551 5201 5851 6501 7801
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
60 min
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Our price (€) 1150 2300 3450 4600 5750 6900 8050 9200 10350 11500 13800
Price in US$ 1278 2556 3834 5112 6390 7668 8946 10224 11502 12779 15335
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
60 min
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Our price (€) 1645 3290 4935 6580 8225 9870 11515 13160 14805 16450 19740
Price in US$ 1828 3656 5484 7312 9140 10968 12796 14624 16452 18280 21936
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
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Our price (€) 695 1390 2085 2780 3475 4170 4865 5560 6255 6950 8340
Price in US$ 773 1545 2317 3090 3862 4634 5407 6179 6951 7723 9268
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
60 min
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Our price (€) 1325 2650 3975 5300 6625 7950 9275 10600 11925 13250 15900
Price in US$ 1473 2945 4418 5890 7362 8835 10307 11779 13252 14724 17669
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
60 min
Private
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Our price (€) 390 780 1170 1560 1950 2340 2730 3120 3510 3900 4680
Price in US$ 434 867 1301 1734 2167 2601 3034 3467 3901 4334 5201
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
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Our price (€) 760 1520 2280 3040 3800 4560 5320 6080 6840 7600 9120
Price in US$ 845 1690 2534 3379 4223 5068 5912 6757 7601 8446 10135
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
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Our price (€) 1120 2240 3360 4480 5600 6720 7840 8960 10080 11200 13440
Price in US$ 1245 2490 3734 4979 6223 7468 8712 9957 11202 12446 14935
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
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Our price (€) 470 940 1410 1880 2350 2820 3290 3760 4230 4700 5640
Price in US$ 523 1045 1567 2090 2612 3134 3656 4179 4701 5223 6268
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
21 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Our price (€) 880 1760 2640 3520 4400 5280 6160 7040 7920 8800 10560
Price in US$ 978 1956 2934 3912 4890 5868 6846 7823 8801 9779 11735
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
21 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
Business
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Our price (€) 435 830 1155 1500 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 484 923 1284 1667
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month

20 lessons General Italian + 10 mini group lessons Business English.
If less than 2 students with the same level, 5 1-to-1 afternoon lessons will be provided.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Our price (€) 435 830 1155 1500 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 484 923 1284 1667
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month

20 lessons General Italian + 5 hours of private lessons.
This course is designed for those students who are already "experts" in the field of law in their own language and who are interested in the language of law in Italian for professional reasons or for study.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
21 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
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Our price (€) -- 710 -- 1030 -- 1400 -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 789 1145 1556
Starting dates
2025: 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025
A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee is an examination centre for DELI-AIL.

The course consists of 30 hours per week of AIL exam preparation. If the course is only booked for 2 weeks or for the last 2 weeks of a course, there will be 20 hours of full time lessons and 10 hours in mini group (maximum student is 3).

Exam prices:
A2: EUR 180.
B1-B2: EUR 200.
C1-C2: EUR 220.

There is a delivery service expenses for the registration: EUR 15.

Start dates:
2 weeks: 10 Mar and 9 Jun.
4 weeks: 24 Feb and 26 May.
6 weeks: 10 Feb and 12 May.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
2, 4, 6 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Exam dates
28 Mar 2025, 27 Jun 2025
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Our price (€) -- 710 -- 1030 -- 1400 -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 789 1145 1556
Starting dates
2025: 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 05 May 2025, 19 May 2025, 03 Jun 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 19 Nov 2025

The course consists of 30 hours per week of CELI exam preparation. If the course is only booked for 2 weeks or for the last 2 weeks of a course, there will be 20 hours of full time lessons and 10 hours in mini group (maximum student is 3).

Exam prices:
A2: EUR 122.
B1: EUR 142.
B2: EUR 152.
C1: EUR 162.
C2: EUR 172.

There is a delivery service expenses for the registration: EUR 16.

Start dates:
2 weeks: 24 Feb, 03 Jun and 03 Nov.
4 weeks: 10 Feb, 19 May and 20 Oct.
6 weeks: 27 Jan, 05 May and 06 Oct.

Exam dates:
12 Mar (A1-B2).
18 Jun and 19 Nov.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
2, 4, 6 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Exam dates
12 Mar 2025, 18 Jun 2025, 19 Nov 2025
FREE changes
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Our price (€) -- 710 -- 1030 -- 1400 -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 789 1145 1556
Starting dates
2025: 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025
A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee is an examination centre for CILS.

The course consists of 30 hours per week of CILS exam preparation. If the course is only booked for 2 weeks or for the last 2 weeks of a course, there will be 20 hours of full time lessons and 10 hours in mini group (maximum student is 3).

Exam prices:
A2: EUR 72
B1: EUR 112
B2: EUR 127
C1: EUR 147
C2: EUR 172

There is a delivery service expenses for the registration: EUR 15.

Start dates:
2 weeks: 24 Mar, 26 May and 17 Nov.
4 weeks: 10 Mar, 12 May and 03 Nov.
6 weeks: 24 Feb, 28 Apr and 20 Oct.

Exam dates:
09 Apr (A2-B2).
11 Jun and 04 Dec (all levels).

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
2, 4, 6 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Exam dates
09 Apr 2025, 11 Jun 2025, 04 Dec 2025
Average CILS exam score of former students of this course
90
Language Plus Activity
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Our price (€) 435 830 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 484 923
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
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Our price (€) 515 990 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 573 1101
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
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Our price (€) 445 850 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 495 945
Starting dates
Every Monday

General Italian course (GI23) + 6 hours/weeks of Art, History or Literature.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
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Our price (€) 505 970 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 562 1078
Starting dates
Every Monday

You can choose between 2 main modules: "Authors" (text reading, authors analysis, phonetic, expression, gestural art) and/or "practice".

General Italian course (GI23) + 6 hours/week of Drama.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
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Our price (€) 435 830 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 484 923
Starting dates
Every Monday

General Italian course (GI23) + 6 hours of wine tasting per week.

Also available with 9 hours of wine tasting per week (3 sessions).

Wine tasting courses run in late afternoon and includes some snacks to eat with the wine.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 16:00 - 19:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Specialty Courses
FREE changes
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Our price (€) -- 450 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 501
Starting dates
2025: 03 Mar 2025, 12 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 03 Nov 2025
Course specific data
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
20 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min

Our prices for A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee include

  • 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 Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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Student opinions about A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, Bologna

4.4
Overall school rating of
A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, Bologna
49 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.6 
Facilities
3.9 
Social activities
3.9 
Organisation
4.4 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 
Value for money
4.3 
Accommodation
Homestay
3.5 
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.8 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
4.5 
Students 18-30 years (16 ratings)
4.5 
Students 31-49 years (11 ratings)
4.3 
Students 50+ years (20 ratings)
4.4 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“All staff at A.L.C.E were VERY open, friendly and had a lot of humour.They tried to make our stay as convenient as possible. The teachers were VERY dedicated and tried their best, to teach in a difficult setting with constantly changing class-composition (new students every beginning of the week) with students from all over the world and various "levels" of understanding and language-"mastery" within the assigned levels (A1-C1). Thanks to all of them for their constant efforts! (as a former teacher myself, I admired them greatly!).”
Insider tip: “Absolutely go to the cooking-classes (with the amiable chef Nunzia!), to learn how to cook original "specialtà bolognese" - and if you like it, also to the wine-tasting-events. They are great fun.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Competent and dedicated teachers! Thank you ALCE.Other comments: If I had to make a choice - I'd chose A.L.C.E again. There were some minor flaws (like: some of the classrooms are more comfortably furnished than others, the breaks are a little "too short" for convenience - especially if you might want to get a coffee AND use the bathroom (queuing for both of them.... )), but language-wise I learned a lot during my stay and considering the constant change of students, the organisation within classes was surprisingly smooth.
Course: GI23 - Intensive course [Italienisch] - 6 weeks
Review date: 11. Jun. 2019 by Heidi Gafner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“I thought the classes were well organized and the teachers excellent. I was in school for 6 hours and had a lot of opportunity for conversation. They offered many chances to socialize with the other students and had great excursions during the week to get to know the city.”
Insider tip: “Participate in as many activities that the school offers. It is a great opportunity to meet people from other countries and to learn a great deal about Bologna.”
Details of the review
Other comments: The request for an apartment and the address was not acknowledged until a few days before arriving in Bologna.
Course: GI 30 Super Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 10. Aug. 2016 by Mary Zimmer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“I enjoyed the instructors and the collegiality of my fellow students. The instructors and students created a positive spirit in the classroom and the instructors were effective in balancing teacher-led instruction with group and individual activities.”
Details of the review
Other comments: The grammar and conversational teachers could coordinate their lessons better. If we are learning, say, the simple future in the morning why are we not using it as part of our afternoon lesson?
Course: GI23 - Intensive course [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Jul. 2018 by Tom Daccord
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers were amazing, always speaking Italian and encouraging us to do the same - although this is difficult, I started understanding more and more. Everyone seemed to be so friendly and interested in what we were doing and what we liked.”
Insider tip: “They use Whatsapp as a general communication tool with student groups - so make sure you have this downloaded on your phone. Do as many of the activities or extra classes as possible.Immerse yourself and you will get so much more out of the experience.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: This masterclass was absolutely amazing, the extra activities planned were educational, thoroughly enjoyable, in Italian and I learned so much I did not expect. I really like the small number of us - this was very special. I rate this course very highly, but had I had a higher level of Italian language skills, I would have learned even more. Overall a great experience, one that would be very hard to beat!Other comments: I loved it, one of the best experiences of my life. Can't wait to go again!!
Course: Master Class 45+ [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. May. 2019 by Maria Campbell
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“The school is amazing. I only regret that I chose to attend afternoon classes since some special activities such as conversational classes, phonetics which were organized and I couldn't go there.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Host family : the lady was so sweet, but wasn't a cordon bleu. And I slept in a very bad bed, in an italian council flat with direct views to the railway and with noise associated at 5 am, 20 minutes by bus to the school: it wasn't really the accomodation I was dreaming of.
Course: GI 30 Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2011 by Carine Henrichs
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The seriousness and quality of teaching for a summer course the positive attitude of different Teachers The "compiti" (homework) offered each evening - extremely rare for a summer course”
Insider tip: “Giardini Margherita night The open air movie every summer night on the Piazza Grande”
Details of the review
Other comments: Lunch offered to students in the school kitchen every Friday Free linguistic activities offered some afternoons
Course: GI23 - Intensive course - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Aug. 2016 by Daniel Cahill
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“The teachers and the classes are very good and I made a lot of progress even though I was already in the advanced level and also the Bilbo house residence is very comfortable and nice.”
Insider tip: “It's very good to have a bicycle in this city because the school and Bilbohouse arent that close to the center, about 20-30 minutes on foot.”
Details of the review
Course: GI 20 Intensive - 5 weeks
Review date: 15. Nov. 2008 by Maya Bellomo Johnson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Good teachers; Good atmosphere in the classes; Good support from management and admin staff at ALCE; Professional content of all lessons; Good internet access facilities.”
Details of the review
Course: GI22 - Intensive Course - Active Italian - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. Jul. 2010 by John Watson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“I enjoyed the program and liked Bologna. Unfortunately, I could only attend for 5 days, so I couldn't participate in a lot of different activities.”
Insider tip: “The buses were helpful once I figured out the routes I needed.”
Details of the review
Other comments: The staff and teachers were very friendly and made my stay there enjoyable. I also enjoyed becoming acquainted with some of the students. The program was very structured in terms of grammatical objectives as well as content, which I think is ideal for someone coming for many weeks to really learn Italian from scratch. Because I was only there for a week and was just "refreshing" my skills, I would have liked a little more flexibility and more chance for conversation on diverse topics.
Course: GI23 - Intensive course - 1 week
Review date: 6. Aug. 2018 by Leslie Rescorla
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers were engaging and made learning the language fun. Everyone made sure all my needs were met and were very attentive to each student.”
Details of the review
Course: GI 20 Intensive - 8 weeks
Review date: 4. May. 2009 by Maria Testani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Very friendly and attentive professional teachers; small groups (less than 5 persons); games, jokes and good atmosphere during all lessons!”
Details of the review
Other comments: I liked everything! Thank you! You work fast and in a professional way!
Course: GI 25 Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. May. 2009 by Natalia Kovaleva
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The class size was perfect and the teachers were all very knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere during class was very pleasant.”
Insider tip: “The offered cooking class was very interesting and exciting.”
Details of the review
Course: GI23 - Intensive course - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2016 by Tamara Assilnia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
“Friendly and courteous teachers. The teachers have a lot of background knowledge about the Middle Ages and the history of Bologna.”
“Classroom much too small, you could always hear the class next door. Documents for the 1st week were only copies. Afternoon programme: wine tasting was more for professionals than for beginners, cooking course: wasn't great, we couldn't do much ourselves, lunch: Mortadella, ham and grissini.... :-( We didn't learn anything about the situation of ‘Bologna today’.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I would have preferred to have more free discussions rather than listening to a lot of tape recordings.
Course: Master Class 45+ [Italienisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Nov. 2024 by Marianne Zehnder
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The quality of teaching was really good. The teachers took time to explain everything. And they were really enthusiastic.”
Details of the review
Course: GI23 - Intensive course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Jul. 2015 by Valentin Van De Giessen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Very nice people, super organization of classes, everything very professional with individual approach to each student.”
“I missed the extra activities for students after school.”
Insider tip: “Do not be afraid to talk and ask about everything from the first lesson.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I enjoyed the course very much.Other comments: Try to provide more common time for students after school.
Course: Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 27. May. 2025 by Marcin Karpinski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The school hosts were incredibly welcoming and made a lot of effort to make us all feel at home. I highly recommend it!”
Insider tip: “Bologna is empty in August (like most italian cities) so if possible, book for a course during another month.”
Details of the review
Course: GI 30 Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Aug. 2009 by Amina Waters
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“It was very professional and employed sound, educational principles. The staff were very helpful and friendly.”
Details of the review
Other comments: It was a very worthwhile experience and I would have liked to stay for longer!
Course: GI 20+5 Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Oct. 2017 by Suzanne Macleod
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“High energy and good teachers; good integration between grammar and conversation sessions; regular testing.”
Insider tip: “Our accommodation was good, but some students found the hostel accomodation a bit cramped. Most students very focussed on learning. Bologna was very humid in July.”
Details of the review
Other comments: There were no weekend activities during our 3-week stay, which was unfortunate.
Course: GI22 - Intensive Course - Active Italian - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. Jul. 2010 by Elmer Wolfenden
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Many activities offered outside classes, city tours, visits of museums, outings in the evening...”
Insider tip: “1 Excursion every 2 saturdays, aperitivo.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Good monitoring of students and of their progress
Course: GI 20+5 Combined (Intensive + one to one) - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Jan. 2012 by Caroline Vandamme
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“There is a pleasant atmosphere and you quickly get in contact with the other participants.”
Insider tip: “If you want to experience the city's life, you should not come to Bologna in the beginning/mid of August. The city is deserted and many shops and restaurants are closed. On the other hand it makes it possible to explore the city in a relaxed way.”
Details of the review
Other comments: The organization of the school is fine, but one should not hope for fast replies. In regards to the assignment of the classes, eventhough they are based on a test, it can also happen, that you are placed in another course, if there are not enough students for a more fitting level. In itself the course is very worthwhile, especially because you are in Italy and you are forced to speak the language. My Italian has greatly improved there in 2 weeks.
Course: GI23 - Intensive course - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2016 by Annabelle Weinhart
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“The hospitality, kindness and especially the possibility to express oneself”
Insider tip: “The guided tour of the city”
Details of the review
Other comments: good
Course: GI22 - Intensive Course - Active Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jun. 2012 by Guy Burkat
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Very good teachers, I only did not like the teaching method of one of them.”
Insider tip: “A very nice city, of course it is necessary to have an interest in history and architecture; it is very hot during the summer but the cities on the coast are within 1h30, 2h by train (the problem with italian trains is the same as for french trains, the delay).”
Details of the review
Other comments: A very good school and very good teachers, unfortunately I was disappointed with the host family. I was expecting a real host family with whom I can eat, live, speak as it was advertised by the school, but the person was rarely at home, so I got bored quickly. Do the right choice. However, when I changed accommodation, the other students were great and I spent a great time.
Course: GI 30 Super Intensive Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 7. Aug. 2010 by Stéphane Rigoird
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Lessons were very exciting, exceptionally nice teachers. Was great.”
Details of the review
Course: GI 30 Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Nov. 2019 by Brigitte Zimmermann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“The open and established teachers, the small learning groups”
Details of the review
Course: GI23 - Intensive course - 1 week
Review date: 15. May. 2017 by Julia Tobler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The teaching was great, both the system and the teachers.”
“Arrival day was a mess. They did not give the keys to my driver and I had to sit on the sidewalk for over an hour until one of the other students came back and was able to let me in. There were no instructions on rooms or keys. Luckily a long term student helped me out.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. Jul. 2022 by George Valentine
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Reception, teachers, variety of courses, social activities”
Insider tip: “Bring a towel with you if you are accommodated at Bilbo/Frodo Casa.”
Details of the review
Other comments: An excellent school! I recommend it.
Course: GI 20+5 Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 21. May. 2018 by Natalia Shcherbinina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“The teachers and the internationalaly of all the students”
Details of the review
Course: GI 30 Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Dec. 2011 by Awin Ahmad
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Interaction with students from different countries”
Insider tip: “It is not guaranteed that you will be placed in a group with the level you choose at the time of registration - you may be placed in a group with a lower level”
Details of the review
Other comments: friendly atmosphere in the school
Course: GI23 - Intensive course - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Jun. 2016 by Igor Inshakov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Small class sizes, excellent dedicated teachers”
Details of the review
Other comments: The technical aids in the classroom are very bad: Movies on PC, also no suitable device available for the audio learning!
Course: GI23 - Intensive course - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. May. 2015 by Verena Grimm
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Professionalism and friendly staff”
Insider tip: “Get involved - I was too shy!”
Details of the review
Other comments: I really enjoyed my time and will be coming back!
Course: GI 20+5 Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Apr. 2017 by Monique Chambers
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee BolognaAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.44.5
Location of the school4.64.8
Facilities3.93.9
Social activities3.94.0
Organisation4.44.5
Quality of teaching4.54.5
Value for money4.34.4
Homestay3.64.2
Shared flat3.94.2

A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee (ALCE)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSIALC
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Year of school foundation
1999
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 13
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1
Additional comment about facilities of school
Classrooms with modern devices (projectors/flat screens) Professional kitchen for cooking classes * Classroom designed for wine tasting sessions with AIS sommeliers (national official association)

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 27%
Germany 17%
Netherlands 15%
USA 7%
Sweden 4%
England 3%
France 3%
Brazil 2%
Japan 2%
Spain 1%
Venezuela 1%
Vietnam 1%
Israel 1%
Iraq 1%
Turkey 1%
Other nationalities 14%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 2%
18-24 years 31%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 16%
>50 years 21%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 45
Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
17 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Information for all courses offered by A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
60.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Books and materials fees depends on course duration:

  • EUR 35 for 1-5 weeks.
  • EUR 65 for 6-12 weeks.
  • EUR 95 for 13-24 weeks.
  • EUR 120 for 25-40 weeks.

    The course material includes a self produced student text book, a self study/exercise book and a weekly varied and exhaustive self produced workbook.

    Up to 10 students per class during certain periods of the year and only lower levels.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 43 €. 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.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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.

Airport transfer

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport:
70 € one way
140 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ).

Leisure activities

 Social Activities (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Most of these activities are FREE (students must pay only the entrance or train tickets for full-day excursions):
Italian cinema
Guided walking tours of Bologna
Bologna "sotterranea" - underground waterways and hidden attractions
Guided visits to Museums and Galleries
Dinner at typical restaurant
Video Film and "castagne arrosto"
Welcome/Summer/Christmas parties
Trivial Pursuit in Italian
Quiz night
Wine tasting session
Ice skating
tea and hot chocolate afternoon with table games

Bologna being a university city, offers many activities/sports in the city centre.

Adults - Paid activities

Wine tasting session
Cooking classes at school with professionals
activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Basketball1 km
Cooking-
Dancing1 km
Diving-
Football (soccer)1 km
Horse riding5 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music1 km
Skiing100 km
Squash1 km
Swimming1 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball-
Yoga1 km

Accommodation

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 280 560 840 1120 1400 1680 1960 2240 2800 3360 280 60
Price in US$ 328 656 983 1311 1638 1966 2293 2621 3276 3931 328 71
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Cleaning Fees: EUR 35.
City Tax: EUR 25.

Check-in
Sunday 11:00-19:00
Check-out
Saturday 8:00-10:30
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
Price extra night
45 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 50€
Distance from school
14 minutes walking (average reported by 7 former students).
Includes
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
Student comments about Homestay
Marianne
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 4.0
Meals 5.0
"Everything was very clean, lots of space - the only downside was that the room was not lockable (open gallery). The host family was extremely nice and helpful.
Brigitte
Accommodation: 1.0
Location: 1.0
Meals 1.0
"The accommodation was inferior, for example (if there was a meal at all) salad without vinegar, bread is a foreign word, Madame went to the gym every day, cooked hamburgers for her daughter, we got salad and grissini ... (2x), or ready-made spaghetti. The apartment was cold, my room was on the top floor, only separated from the living room with a curtain, so loud because Madame and daughter switched on the TV from 9.30 p.m. or had visitors. ABSOLUTELY NOT RECOMMENDED.
Maria
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"My hosts Patrizia and Gian Paolo were very kind and thoughtful and made me feel very welcome. Their home was in a lovely residential area with a great local pastry shop close by. They are vegetarian and the meals were delicious and varied. There was always fresh fruit. It was all very clean and my bed was very comfortable. Great to have a desk in my room as well. I really had a good time as their guest and would recommend them highly to other students.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 190 380 570 760 950 1140 1330 1520 1900 2280 190 60
Price in US$ 223 445 667 889 1112 1334 1556 1778 2223 2667 223 71
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Cleaning fee: EUR 35.

Check-in
Sunday 11:00-19:00
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
Price extra night
35 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 50€
Distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
17
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 224 448 672 896 1120 1344 1568 1792 2240 2688 224 60
Price in US$ 263 525 787 1049 1311 1573 1835 2097 2621 3145 263 71
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Cleaning fee: EUR 35.

Check-in
Sunday 11:00-19:00
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
Price extra night
36 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 152 304 456 608 760 912 1064 1216 1520 1824 152 60
Price in US$ 178 356 534 712 889 1067 1245 1423 1778 2134 178 71
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Cleaning fee: EUR 35.

Check-in
Sunday 11:00-19:00
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
Price extra night
28 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
17
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 210 380 570 760 950 1140 1330 1480 1850 2220 185 60
Price in US$ 246 445 667 889 1112 1334 1556 1732 2164 2597 217 71
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Extra Fees:
Cleaning Fee: EUR 35.
City Tax: EUR 25.

Check-in
Sunday 11:00-17:30
Check-out
Saturday 8:30-10:30
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
Price extra night
40 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
25 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 170 310 465 620 775 930 1085 1160 1450 1740 145 60
Price in US$ 199 363 544 726 907 1088 1270 1357 1697 2036 170 71
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Cleaning Fee: EUR 35.
City Tax: EUR 25.

Check-in
Sunday 10:30-17:30
Check-out
Saturday 8:30-10:30
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
Price extra night
40 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 2000 2400 200 60
Price in US$ 234 468 702 936 1170 1404 1638 1872 2340 2808 234 71
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Cleaning Fee: EUR 35.
City Tax: EUR 25.

Check-in
Sunday 11:00-17:00
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
Price extra night
40 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18

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“Thank you for your interest in our language programmes in Bologna. We are pleased to inform you that we do indeed offer a personalised assistance service throughout the booking process. Our team of experts is at your disposal to deal with any queries or concerns you may have, ensuring a smooth and satisfactory experience.

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FAQ about A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, Bologna

What is the best price for a course at A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, Bologna?
“Italian courses at A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee start at 225 € for DITALS Teacher Training Preparation Course course with 13 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.”
Is it possible to take a course at A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive Course, Super Intensive Course, Combined (20 group + 10 individual), Combined (20 group + 5 individual)
Is airport pickup offered by A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (70 €)”
What is the number of students per class at Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee varies from 1 (Two to One 30) to 8 students (Intensive Course)”
Which countries are students of A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee comes from Switzerland with a 27% representation, followed by students from Germany (17%) and Netherlands (15%).”
A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee offers courses for which ages?
“A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
ALCE Bologna s.c.r.l. | Tax registration ID: IT03834841201

Visa Documents

Nationals from United Kingdom do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
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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
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