
What we like about the school
- Private residence 5 minutes away from the school.
- 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. 35-120 € per booking.
- School currently has special offers.Details
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. Infamous 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.
- The language school A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee was founded in Bologna, Italy in 1999.
- Legal name / parent company: ALCE Bologna s.c.r.l.
- Tax registration ID: IT02211551201
- Abbreviated name of school: ALCE Bologna
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
Italian Courses

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Price in € | 225 | 410 | 555 | 700 | 1050 | 1320 | 1650 | 2560 | 3000 | 3600 | 165 |
Price in BGN | 419 | 763 | 1032 | 1302 | 1952 | 2454 | 3067 | 4759 | 5577 | 6692 | 307 |
Book this course on the 9 Jan, 6 Feb, 6 Mar or 5 Jun for EUR 6495.
Book this course on the 2 Apr for EUR 6465.
Book this course on the 2 May for EUR 6450.
Included in this offer:
- Free registration fee.
- 20 weeks of General Intensive Italian classes with 4 weeks free, making it 24 weeks in total.
- 23 lessons of 60 minutes per week.
- 3 to 4 after class activities per week (no tickets).
- Accommodation in the student residence in a single room with self catering.
- An added bonus to this offer: one 3 hours free cooking class every 4 weeks . Only valid for bookings at this website before Jun 04, 2023. Only valid for courses starting before Jun 05, 2023.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The grammar workshop is a complementary lesson where students focus on specific grammar topics, especially designed for and divided by indicated levels. With this extra class, students have the opportunity to revise and clarify the grammar they have worked with throughout the previous week. One thematic per workshop!
The phonetics & pronunciation workshop is a complementary lesson essential when learning a foreign language. Teachers often use the school's soundproof laboratory of dubbing and recording. Students get recorded so they can hear their voice and pronunciation in order to correct their mistakes and imperfections.
The conversation workshop is a complementary lesson where students practice their communicative skills through everyday life topics.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
09 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 05 Jun. 2023, 03 Jul. 2023, 07 Aug. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 06 Nov. 2023, 04 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00

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Price in € | 385 | 710 | 1005 | 1300 | 1625 | 1950 | 2275 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 325 |
Price in BGN | 716 | 1320 | 1869 | 2417 | 3021 | 3625 | 4229 | 4833 | 6042 | 7250 | 605 |
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).
This course is available all year round and is ideal for participants who only have 2 or 3 weeks. Here students have many chances to improve the language faster and also get the opportunity to:
- Ask all the questions about their doubts
- Put in practice everything they have learnt in the morning
- Consolidate the learning immediately
- Study more Italian though different topics and enrich their vocabulary.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
09 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 05 Jun. 2023, 03 Jul. 2023, 07 Aug. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 06 Nov. 2023, 04 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2040 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3792 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | 550 | 1000 | 1440 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 3290 | 3760 | 4700 | 5640 | 470 |
Price in BGN | 1023 | 1859 | 2677 | 3495 | 4369 | 5242 | 6116 | 6989 | 8737 | 10484 | 874 |
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.
The 10 private lessons give students the opportunity to concentrate on their own individual needs and interests.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
09 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 05 Jun. 2023, 03 Jul. 2023, 07 Aug. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 06 Nov. 2023, 04 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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Price in € | 395 | 730 | 1035 | 1340 | 1675 | 2010 | 2345 | 2680 | 3015 | 3350 | 4020 |
Price in BGN | 735 | 1357 | 1924 | 2491 | 3114 | 3737 | 4359 | 4982 | 5605 | 6227 | 7473 |
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.
The 5 private lessons give students the opportunity to concentrate on their own individual needs and interests.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
09 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 05 Jun. 2023, 03 Jul. 2023, 07 Aug. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 06 Nov. 2023, 04 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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Price in € | 385 | 710 | 1005 | 1300 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | 716 | 1320 | 1869 | 2417 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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.
Since the law field is extremely broad and cannot be covered in a thorough manner in the few available lessons, students may begin the course by planning with the instructor a programme with a narrower focus on the basis of their needs.
The program focuses on different areas of law, aiming at providing students with the basic vocabulary and professional expressions that are most often used. Since it is held that a dry presentation of vocabulary on the subject matter would be of little practical use, each of the fields will be covered through the analysis of "texts". After identifying the basic technical vocabulary and expressions, the student is helped to assimilate them through targeted exercises and discussions.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | -- | 790 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | -- | 1469 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This is a course aimed at students over the age of 45. Morning lessons are held together with the other students so that the Master Class participants can benefit the academic excellence usually offered in the intensive standard program.
The courses last for two weeks with 4 hours of general Italian a day and has a specific program of specially designed activities and excursions for the over 45s.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
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Price in € | 340 | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2380 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 340 |
Price in BGN | 632 | 1264 | 1896 | 2528 | 3160 | 3792 | 4424 | 5056 | 6320 | 7584 | 632 |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | 610 | 1220 | 1830 | 2440 | 3050 | 3660 | 4270 | 4880 | 6100 | 7320 | 610 |
Price in BGN | 1134 | 2268 | 3402 | 4536 | 5670 | 6804 | 7937 | 9071 | 11339 | 13607 | 1134 |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | 870 | 1740 | 2610 | 3480 | 4350 | 5220 | 6090 | 6960 | 8700 | 10440 | 870 |
Price in BGN | 1618 | 3235 | 4852 | 6469 | 8086 | 9703 | 11320 | 12938 | 16172 | 19406 | 1618 |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | 405 | 810 | 1215 | 1620 | 2025 | 2430 | 2835 | 3240 | 4050 | 4860 | 405 |
Price in BGN | 753 | 1506 | 2259 | 3012 | 3765 | 4517 | 5270 | 6023 | 7529 | 9034 | 753 |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | 695 | 1390 | 2085 | 2780 | 3475 | 4170 | 4865 | 5560 | 6950 | 8340 | 695 |
Price in BGN | 1292 | 2584 | 3876 | 5168 | 6460 | 7752 | 9043 | 10335 | 12919 | 15503 | 1292 |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | 460 | 920 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 3220 | 3680 | 4600 | 5520 | 460 |
Price in BGN | 856 | 1711 | 2566 | 3421 | 4276 | 5131 | 5986 | 6841 | 8551 | 10261 | 856 |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | 810 | 1620 | 2430 | 3240 | 4050 | 4860 | 5670 | 6480 | 8100 | 9720 | 810 |
Price in BGN | 1506 | 3012 | 4517 | 6023 | 7529 | 9034 | 10540 | 12045 | 15057 | 18068 | 1506 |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | 385 | 710 | 1005 | 1300 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | 716 | 1320 | 1869 | 2417 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Why business Italian? The utility of the business language is no longer to be proved. Whereas it is for studies, work, or future career plans with the Italian language, you need to be able to express yourself correctly in context. It could be simply useful for the ones who like travelling in Italy, to such simple things as writing emails for reservations or phoning to plan an arrival or solve a problem!
Course content: It is really adaptable to your needs, but here is a sample of the themes you could study:
Looking for a job, commercial correspondence, telephone manners, presentations in companies, publicity, travelling, transport and shipping, problem solving, professional fairs and seminars...
The subjects are also built around cultural, international current affairs and events. Students won’t escape a revision of the grammar, the tenses used in the business Italian are really important.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
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Price in € | -- | 630 | -- | 920 | -- | 1250 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | -- | 1172 | -- | 1711 | -- | 2324 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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).
Starting dates:
2-week course: 16.03, 01.06.
4-week course: 02.03, 18.05.
6-week course: 17.02, 04.05.
Exam prices:
A2: EUR 85.
B1-B2: EUR 105.
C1-C2: EUR 125.
There is a delivery service expenses for the registration: EUR 15.
The Italian Language Diplomas "Firenze" are a qualification of Italian language offered by the Accademia Italiana di Lingua. Diploma examinations "Firenze" in written and spoken Italian for the various ability levels are held four times a year in European examination centers.
The AIL has created different levels of certification according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). Every level certifies the actual candidate's level of knowledge. The AIL focuses more on the practical aspects of communication and on the ability to use the language effectively and appropriately in real-life situations.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
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Price in € | -- | 630 | -- | 920 | -- | 1250 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | -- | 1172 | -- | 1711 | -- | 2324 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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 110.
B1: EUR 130.
B2: EUR 140.
C1: EUR 150.
C2: EUR 160.
There is a delivery service expenses for the registration: EUR 16.
The CELI is an internationally recognised qualification of the Italian language destined for foreigners wanting to validate their relative Italian fluency, offered by the Università per Stranieri di Perugia. It is accepted as an official qualification notably by the Italian Ministry of Education and Research and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | -- | 630 | -- | 920 | -- | 1250 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | -- | 1172 | -- | 1711 | -- | 2324 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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 60.
B1: EUR 100.
B2: EUR 115.
C1: EUR 135.
C2: EUR 160.
There is a delivery service expenses for the registration: EUR 15.
The CILS certification is a qualification issued by the University of Siena which declares the level of linguistic and communicative competences in Italian as a foreign language. The exams are designed to assess how learners use Italian to communicate in real-life situations and is officially recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education. The CILS exams offer six levels.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
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Price in € | 395 | 750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | 735 | 1395 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | 545 | 1050 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | 1014 | 1952 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | 395 | 750 | 1125 | 1500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | 735 | 1395 | 2092 | 2789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This Italian ‘Plus’ Course combines the highly popular General Italian intensive Course with an exciting range of cultural and educational subjects such as history, literature, & art. Getting you involved, this unique add-on programme will give you an even broader understanding of the Italian language at a deeper cultural level.
Programmes are tailor-made deepening on the participants' wishes. You learn in action through passion as many of the lessons are done outside, visiting your places of Interest.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
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Price in € | 495 | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | 921 | 1264 | 1896 | 2528 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
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Price in € | 445 | 850 | 1275 | 1700 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | 828 | 1580 | 2370 | 3160 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is designed for students with a more advanced level. It will provide a wonderful occasion to improve the Italian language in a fun way and to know the techniques, practices and the great works of the Italian Theater.
You will learn about acting techniques and elements of a theatre performance to lower the affective filter: Many students feel shy and embarrassed when it comes to communicating in Italian. The teachers use drama techniques to help students overcome these feelings that can be detrimental to their progress.
The drama module is divided into thematic modules of 12 hours each:
- Module "Authors"
- Module "Practices".
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price in € | 475 | 880 | 1320 | 1760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | 883 | 1636 | 2454 | 3272 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The wine tasting lessons are given by a professional wine expert / SOMMELIER, who will take you on a tour designed to broaden your knowledge regarding one of Italy’s most typical and traditional products, namely the wine.
Not only will you learn the theory of wine but, above all, how to taste wine and how to match it with various foods. The course may finish with a visit to a wine-cellar where you can learn about various processes used to turn a bunch of grapes into a bottle of wine.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 16:00 - 19:00
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Price in € | -- | 400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in BGN | -- | 744 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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 elf study/exercise book and a weekly varied and exhaustive self produced workbook.
01 Jan. 2023 - 07 Jan. 2023, 09 Apr. 2023 - 10 Apr. 2023, 25 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 02 Jun. 2023, 15 Aug. 2023, 01 Nov. 2023, 08 Dec. 2023, 25 Dec. 2023 - 26 Dec. 2023.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Level (CEFR) | Level descriptions | LESSONS needed per level | WEEKS needed (20 lessons per week) | ||
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A1 | Beginner | No knowledge, or an understanding of only a very few basic words/phrases. | A1 to A2 | 80 | 4 |
A2 | Elementary | Can understand and speak about simple topics: i.e. family, shopping, hobbies. | A2 to B1 | 160 | 8 |
B1 | Intermediate | Can speak about future and past events, give reasons and explanations for a situation. | B1 to B2 | 180 | 9 |
B2 | Higher Intermediate | Can speak about abstract topics, produce clear detailed text on many subjects. | B2 to C1 | 200 | 10 |
C1 | Advanced | Can use language flexibly and effectively. | C1 to C2 | 220 | 11 |
C2 | Profiency | Can express himself/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely. |
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED 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
A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee (ALCE)

General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Library
Movie rental
Movie room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 13Number of public PC workstations: 6
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
100 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
---|---|---|
Ballet | | 1 km |
Basketball | | 1 km |
Cooking | | - |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Diving | | - |
Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
Horse riding | | 5 km |
Mountainbiking | | 5 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Skiing | | 100 km |
Squash | | 1 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 1 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation

weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 165 | 290 | 435 | 580 | 725 | 870 | 1015 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 135 | 50 |
Price in BGN | 323 | 568 | 852 | 1135 | 1419 | 1703 | 1986 | 2192 | 2740 | 3288 | 265 | 98 |
Price per person
Periodically cleaning provided in common rooms.
Three different shared apartments available:
2 are located 5 minutes walk from the school (Bilbo and Frodo houses), the 3rd one (Gandalf house) is 25 minutes walk from the school (bus/bike in 10 minutes).
School does the placement at best dependent on availability, dates and profile of the students.
There are 2 different shared apartments located in the same elegant building, less than five minutes walking from the school. The have both recently been entirely renovated and are finely furnished.
Centrally situated, the residence is within walking distance to the famous shopping streets of Bologna. The most beautiful city park, the Giardini Margherita is only few hundred metres away and represents a perfect spot for recreation activities or simply to relax and enjoy the luscious greens spaces.
BILBO House apartment (1st floor - elevator)
Contains 5 bedrooms and includes the following facilities:
- fully equipped kitchen with flat screen / cable television
- 2 shared bathrooms, with shower and toilet
- washing machine and dryer (free of charge)
- common area (an open space living / dining area)
- Wi-Fi (free of charge)
- 4 air-conditioned rooms (included in summer Price mid June to mid September) the only twin room of the apartment does not have air conditioned.
FRODO House apartment (ground floor)
Feature 5 single rooms and includes following facilities:
- fully equipped kitchen
- 2 shared bathrooms, with shower and toilet
- common living room area with flat screen / cable television
- free high speed WIFI internet access
- washing machine and dryer machine (free of charge)
- dishwasher
- Air conditioned in all rooms (included in summer Price mid June to mid September).
High season dates: 01 Jan. 2023 - 08 Apr. 2023, 28 May 2023 - 02 Sep. 2023, 22 Oct. 2023 - 16 Dec. 2023

weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1680 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 | 50 |
Price in BGN | 470 | 940 | 1409 | 1879 | 2348 | 2818 | 3288 | 3757 | 4696 | 5636 | 470 | 98 |
Price per person
All of the host families are carefully selected and are inspected regularly. Only families who are friendly and are able to provide good quality accommodation are chosen.
Living in a host-family gives you a wonderful opportunity to learn and practice your Italian and staying with an Italian family is also a great cultural experience as you interact daily with local people.
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 170 | 340 | 510 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1190 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 170 | 50 |
Price in BGN | 333 | 666 | 998 | 1331 | 1664 | 1996 | 2329 | 2661 | 3327 | 3992 | 333 | 98 |
Price per person
All of the host families are carefully selected and are inspected regularly. Only families who are friendly and are able to provide good quality accommodation are chosen.
Living in a host-family gives you a wonderful opportunity to learn and practice your Italian and staying with an Italian family is also a great cultural experience as you interact daily with local people.
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 192 | 384 | 576 | 768 | 960 | 1152 | 1344 | 1536 | 1920 | 2304 | 192 | 50 |
Price in BGN | 376 | 752 | 1128 | 1503 | 1879 | 2255 | 2630 | 3006 | 3757 | 4509 | 376 | 98 |
Price per person
All of the host families are carefully selected and are inspected regularly. Only families who are friendly and are able to provide good quality accommodation are chosen.
Living in a host-family gives you a wonderful opportunity to learn and practice your Italian and staying with an Italian family is also a great cultural experience as you interact daily with local people.
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 136 | 272 | 408 | 544 | 680 | 816 | 952 | 1088 | 1360 | 1632 | 136 | 50 |
Price in BGN | 267 | 533 | 799 | 1065 | 1331 | 1597 | 1863 | 2129 | 2661 | 3194 | 267 | 98 |
Price per person
All of the host families are carefully selected and are inspected regularly. Only families who are friendly and are able to provide good quality accommodation are chosen.
Living in a host-family gives you a wonderful opportunity to learn and practice your Italian and staying with an Italian family is also a great cultural experience as you interact daily with local people.
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 135 | 230 | 345 | 460 | 575 | 690 | 805 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 105 | 50 |
Price in BGN | 265 | 451 | 676 | 901 | 1126 | 1351 | 1576 | 1722 | 2153 | 2583 | 206 | 98 |
Price per person
There are 2 different shared apartments located in the same elegant building, less than five minutes walking from the school. The have both recently been entirely renovated and are finely furnished.
Centrally situated, the residence is within walking distance to the famous shopping streets of Bologna. The most beautiful city park, the Giardini Margherita is only few hundred metres away and represents a perfect spot for recreation activities or simply to relax and enjoy the luscious greens spaces.
BILBO House apartment (1st floor - elevator)
Contains 5 bedrooms and includes the following facilities:
- fully equipped kitchen with flat screen / cable television
- 2 shared bathrooms, with shower and toilet
- washing machine and dryer (free of charge)
- common area (an open space living / dining area)
- Wi-Fi (free of charge)
- 4 air-conditioned rooms (included in summer Price mid June to mid September) the only twin room of the apartment does not have air conditioned.
FRODO House apartment (ground floor)
Feature 5 single rooms and includes following facilities:
- fully equipped kitchen
- 2 shared bathrooms, with shower and toilet
- common living room area with flat screen / cable television
- free high speed WIFI internet access
- washing machine and dryer machine (free of charge)
- dishwasher
- Air conditioned in all rooms (included in summer Price mid June to mid September).
High season dates: 01 Jan. 2023 - 08 Apr. 2023, 28 May 2023 - 02 Sep. 2023, 22 Oct. 2023 - 16 Dec. 2023
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 50 |
Price in BGN | 490 | 979 | 1468 | 1957 | 2446 | 2935 | 3425 | 3914 | 4892 | 5870 | 490 | 98 |
Price per person
High season dates: 01 Jan. 2023 - 08 Apr. 2023, 28 May 2023 - 02 Sep. 2023, 22 Oct. 2023 - 16 Dec. 2023
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 165 | 290 | 435 | 580 | 725 | 870 | 1015 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 135 | 50 |
Price in BGN | 323 | 568 | 852 | 1135 | 1419 | 1703 | 1986 | 2192 | 2740 | 3288 | 265 | 98 |
Price per person
This accommodation offers students a shared apartment with two bedrooms, only 18 minutes by bus to the school.
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 135 | 230 | 345 | 460 | 575 | 690 | 805 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 105 | 50 |
Price in BGN | 265 | 451 | 676 | 901 | 1126 | 1351 | 1576 | 1722 | 2153 | 2583 | 206 | 98 |
Price per person
This accommodation offers students a shared apartment of two bedrooms, just 18 minutes by bus from the school.
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 165 | 290 | 435 | 580 | 725 | 870 | 1015 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 135 | 50 |
Price in BGN | 323 | 568 | 852 | 1135 | 1419 | 1703 | 1986 | 2192 | 2740 | 3288 | 265 | 98 |
Price per person
This accommodation is 15 minutes walking from the school, it has three bedrooms, one bathroom and Wi-Fi.
High season dates: 01 Jan. 2023 - 08 Apr. 2023, 28 May 2023 - 02 Sep. 2023, 22 Oct. 2023 - 16 Dec. 2023
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 135 | 230 | 345 | 460 | 575 | 690 | 805 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 105 | 50 |
Price in BGN | 265 | 451 | 676 | 901 | 1126 | 1351 | 1576 | 1722 | 2153 | 2583 | 206 | 98 |
Price per person
This accommodation is located only a 15 minutes walk from the school, and it has three bedrooms and one bathroom. It also has Wi-Fi.
High season dates: 01 Jan. 2023 - 08 Apr. 2023, 28 May 2023 - 02 Sep. 2023, 22 Oct. 2023 - 16 Dec. 2023
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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 200 € for DITALS Teacher Training Preparation Course course with 13 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee?The accommodation Bilbo / Frodo House is the most popular among all our clients of Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee
- 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 (50 €)
- 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 students (One to One 10) to 8 students (Intensive Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee?100% of teachers at A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- 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 16% representation, followed by students from Germany (11%) and USA (7%).
- 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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