What we like about the school
- Private residence 5 minutes away from the school
A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee
The language school A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee was founded in Bologna, Italy in 1999. Based in the charming city of Bologna, the school attracts a diverse mix of students seeking both a challenging and rewarding cultural experience.
Classes take place in 2 floors of an elegant historical building in the city centre, next to Bologna's biggest park. All full equipped and air conditioned
The school address is: Via Santo Stefano 164, 40125 - Bologna, Italy (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
IALC, DITALS, CELI, CILS, AILSchool Size:
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:
6Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by qualified consultant
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35-120 € per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 45
- Adult courses throughout the year: 30
Average age of students
- in summer: 21 years
- throughout the year: 26 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 5
- Adult courses throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
- 17 years
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school: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):
4
4
11
1
5
5
4
1
1
4
2
1
16
1
7
1
4
3
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ).
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport:40 € pick up
80 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019 - 04.Jan.2019, 22.Apr.2019, 25.Apr.2019, 01.May.2019, 15.Aug.2019, 04.Oct.2019, 01.Nov.2019, 16.Dec.2019 - 31.Dec.2019.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Italian Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 8
214 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 25 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 225 214 | 410 390 | 555 528 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1320 1254 | 2560 2432 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 3625 3444 | 145 138 |
| Price in US$ | 244 | 443 | 600 | 757 | 1135 | 1427 | 2766 | 3242 | 3890 | 3917 | 157 |
20 general Italian lessons + 3 additional lessons (2 afternoons Tuesday and Thursday): 1.5 lesson of grammar workshop + 1.5 lesson of conversation or phonetics per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 365 347 | 670 637 | 945 898 | 1220 1159 | 1525 1449 | 1830 1739 | 2135 2029 | 2440 2318 | 2745 2608 | 3050 2898 | 3660 3477 |
| Price in US$ | 395 | 724 | 1021 | 1319 | 1648 | 1978 | 2307 | 2637 | 2966 | 3296 | 3955 |
Less than 2 students with the same level: the school guarantees 5 one-to-one afternoon classes per week.
GI 30 Classes can also run from 16:00 to 18:00 in some cases (e.g. high season).
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
361 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 760 722 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 822 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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.
Starting dates
2019: 06.May.2019, 09.Sep.2019.
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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 8
361 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 380 361 | 700 665 | 990 941 | 1280 1216 | 1600 1520 | 1920 1824 | 2240 2128 | 2560 2432 | 3200 3040 | 3840 3648 | 320 304 |
| Price in US$ | 411 | 757 | 1070 | 1383 | 1729 | 2075 | 2420 | 2766 | 3458 | 4149 | 346 |
Private courses timetable is given on the first day.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 365 347 | 680 646 | 995 946 | 1240 1178 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 395 | 735 | 1075 | 1340 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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.
If less than 2 students with the same level, 5 1-to-1 afternoon lessons will be provided.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
200 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 570 542 | -- | 840 798 | -- | 1120 1064 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2770 2632 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 616 | -- | 908 | -- | 1210 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2993 |
Start dates:
2 weeks: 25.03, 13.05, 18.11
4 weeks: 11.03, 29.04, 04.11
6 weeks: 25.02, 15.04, 21.10
This exam preparation course lasts 2, 4 or 6 weeks 20 lessons of general Italian in the morning
+ 10 hours in mini group in the afternoon the last 2 weeks of the course, and/or if only 2 weeks are booked.
Exam fee is not included in the price and varies depending on the level you wish to take.
2 weeks: 25.03, 13.05, 18.11
4 weeks: 11.03, 29.04, 04.11
6 weeks: 25.02, 15.04, 21.10
This exam preparation course lasts 2, 4 or 6 weeks 20 lessons of general Italian in the morning
+ 10 hours in mini group in the afternoon the last 2 weeks of the course, and/or if only 2 weeks are booked.
Exam fee is not included in the price and varies depending on the level you wish to take.
Starting dates
2019: 25.Feb.2019, 11.Mar.2019, 25.Mar.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 13.May.2019, 21.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 18.Nov.2019.
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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Exam dates
11.Apr.2019, 30.May.2019, 03.Dec.2019
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
200 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 570 542 | -- | 840 798 | -- | 1120 1064 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 616 | -- | 908 | -- | 1210 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates:
2-week course: 11.03, 15.04, 17.06, 25.11.
4-week course: 25.02, 01.04, 03.06, 11.11.
6-week course: 11.02, 18.03, 20.05, 28.10.
2-week course: 11.03, 15.04, 17.06, 25.11.
4-week course: 25.02, 01.04, 03.06, 11.11.
6-week course: 11.02, 18.03, 20.05, 28.10.
Starting dates
2019: 11.Feb.2019, 25.Feb.2019, 11.Mar.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 20.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 11.Nov.2019, 25.Nov.2019.
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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Exam dates
22.Mar.2019, 26.Apr.2019, 28.Jun.2019, 06.Dec.2019
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 395 376 | 750 713 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 427 | 811 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
General Italian course (GI23) + 6 hours of cooking per week (2 sessions).
Also available with 9 hours of cooking per week (3 sessions).
Cooking courses run in late afternoon and icludes dinner of the preapred meal with wine.
Also available with 9 hours of cooking per week (3 sessions).
Cooking courses run in late afternoon and icludes dinner of the preapred meal with wine.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
5-6 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: 18:00 - 21:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 18:00 - 21:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 395 376 | 750 713 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 427 | 811 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
General Italian course (GI23) + 6 hours/weeks of Art, History or Literature.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
5-6 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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 445 423 | 850 808 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 481 | 919 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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/weekof Drama.
General Italian course (GI23) + 6 hours/weekof Drama.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 395 376 | 750 713 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 427 | 811 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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 icludes some snacks to eat with the wine.
Also available with 9 hours of wine tasting per week (3 sessions).
Wine tasting courses run in late afternoon and icludes some snacks to eat with the wine.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
5-6 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: 16:00 - 19:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 16:00 - 19:00
Note: All courses offered by A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, Bologna can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 60 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 37 €. 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.
Comments about courses:Books and materials fees depend 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
- EUR 35 for 1-5 weeks
- EUR 65 for 6-12 weeks
- EUR 95 for 13-24 weeks
- EUR 120 for 25-40 weeks
Accommodation
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
7 reviews
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
205 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 205 | 410 | 615 | 820 | 1025 | 1230 | 1435 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 205 | 40 |
| Price in US$ | 234 | 467 | 700 | 933 | 1166 | 1399 | 1632 | 1866 | 2332 | 2798 | 234 | 46 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
35 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Hotels, B&B and independent flats also available.
| 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 |
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Overall rating
39 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.6/5.0
Organisation
4.4/5.0
Facilities
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.9/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.5/5.0
Value for money
4.3/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.6/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.9/5.0
Other
3.7/5.0
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