ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna Bologna, Italy
Viale Carducci, 13/3 - 40125 Bologna - see on mapWhat we like about the school
- Private residence 5 minutes away from the school.
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to 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.
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
GI23 Intensive Italian
In high demand!23 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€265 / week More
GI23 Intensive Italian
In high demand!
23 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Our price (€) | 265 | 490 | 645 | 800 | 1,200 | 1,520 | 1,900 | 2,220 | 2,960 | 3,500 | 4,200 |
| Price in US$ | 284 | 525 | 690 | 856 | 1,284 | 1,626 | 2,033 | 2,375 | 3,166 | 3,744 | 4,492 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
12 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 07 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
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
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Student reviews about "GI23 Intensive Italian" at ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna
Martin
"Yes, it was intensive and demanding."
Katleen
"Make it a little more structured."
Heidi
"Competent and dedicated teachers!
Thank you ALCE."
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Combined (20 group + 10 individual)30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€625 / week More
Combined (20 group + 10 individual)
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Our price (€) | 625 | 1,210 | 1,725 | 2,240 | 2,800 | 3,360 | 3,920 | 4,480 | 5,040 | 5,600 | 6,720 |
| Price in US$ | 669 | 1,295 | 1,845 | 2,396 | 2,995 | 3,594 | 4,193 | 4,792 | 5,391 | 5,990 | 7,188 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
12 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 07 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
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
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Combined (20 group + 5 individual)25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€445 / week More
Combined (20 group + 5 individual)
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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€445 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (€) | 445 | 850 | 1,185 | 1,520 | 1,900 | 2,280 | 2,660 | 3,040 | 3,420 | 3,800 | 4,560 |
| Price in US$ | 476 | 910 | 1,268 | 1,626 | 2,033 | 2,439 | 2,845 | 3,252 | 3,658 | 4,065 | 4,877 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
12 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 07 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
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
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Student reviews about "Combined (20 group + 5 individual)" at ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna
Marcin
"I enjoyed the course very much."
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Master Class 45+20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)from€500 / week More
Master Class 45+
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Our price (€) | 500 | 870 |
| Price in US$ | 535 | 931 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 16 Mar 2026, 07 Sep 2026
2027: 15 Mar 2027, 12 Apr 2027, 10 May 2027, 13 Sep 2027, 11 Oct 2027, 08 Nov 2027
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
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 45 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Student reviews about "Master Class 45+" at ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna
Marianne
"I would have preferred to have more free discussions rather than listening to a lot of tape recordings."
Maria
"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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Italian PLUS “Culture” (IPCULT)20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€455 / week More
Italian PLUS “Culture” (IPCULT)
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| Our price (€) | 455 | 870 |
| Price in US$ | 487 | 931 |
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- Every Monday
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Two to One 1010 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€585 / week More
Two to One 10
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
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| Our price (€) | 585 | 1,170 | 1,755 | 2,340 | 2,925 | 3,510 | 4,095 | 4,680 | 5,265 | 5,850 | 7,020 |
| Price in US$ | 626 | 1,252 | 1,877 | 2,503 | 3,129 | 3,754 | 4,380 | 5,006 | 5,631 | 6,257 | 7,508 |
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- Every Monday
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Two to One 2020 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€1,150 / week More
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20 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
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| Our price (€) | 1,150 | 2,300 | 3,450 | 4,600 | 5,750 | 6,900 | 8,050 | 9,200 | 10,350 | 11,500 | 13,800 |
| Price in US$ | 1,230 | 2,460 | 3,690 | 4,920 | 6,150 | 7,380 | 8,610 | 9,840 | 11,070 | 12,300 | 14,760 |
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- Every Monday
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Two to One 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€1,645 / week More
Two to One 30
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| Our price (€) | 1,645 | 3,290 | 4,935 | 6,580 | 8,225 | 9,870 | 11,515 | 13,160 | 14,805 | 16,450 | 19,740 |
| Price in US$ | 1,760 | 3,519 | 5,279 | 7,038 | 8,797 | 10,557 | 12,316 | 14,075 | 15,835 | 17,594 | 21,113 |
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- Every Monday
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Two to One Professional 1010 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€695 / week More
Two to One Professional 10
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (€) | 695 | 1,390 | 2,085 | 2,780 | 3,475 | 4,170 | 4,865 | 5,560 | 6,255 | 6,950 | 8,340 |
| Price in US$ | 744 | 1,487 | 2,230 | 2,974 | 3,717 | 4,460 | 5,204 | 5,947 | 6,690 | 7,434 | 8,920 |
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- Every Monday
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Two to One Professional 2020 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€1,325 / week More
Two to One Professional 20
20 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (€) | 1,325 | 2,650 | 3,975 | 5,300 | 6,625 | 7,950 | 9,275 | 10,600 | 11,925 | 13,250 | 15,900 |
| Price in US$ | 1,418 | 2,835 | 4,252 | 5,669 | 7,086 | 8,503 | 9,920 | 11,337 | 12,754 | 14,172 | 17,006 |
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- Every Monday
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GI30 Super Intensive Italian30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€435 / week More
GI30 Super Intensive Italian
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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€435 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (€) | 435 | 830 | 1,155 | 1,480 | 1,850 | 2,220 | 2,590 | 2,960 | 3,330 | 3,700 | 4,440 |
| Price in US$ | 466 | 888 | 1,236 | 1,583 | 1,979 | 2,375 | 2,771 | 3,166 | 3,562 | 3,958 | 4,749 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
12 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 07 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
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 14:00 to 16:00 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
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One to One 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€390 / week More
One to One 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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€390 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (€) | 390 | 780 | 1,170 | 1,560 | 1,950 | 2,340 | 2,730 | 3,120 | 3,510 | 3,900 | 4,680 |
| Price in US$ | 418 | 835 | 1,252 | 1,669 | 2,086 | 2,503 | 2,920 | 3,337 | 3,754 | 4,172 | 5,006 |
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- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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One to One 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€760 / week More
One to One 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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€760 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (€) | 760 | 1,520 | 2,280 | 3,040 | 3,800 | 4,560 | 5,320 | 6,080 | 6,840 | 7,600 | 9,120 |
| Price in US$ | 813 | 1,626 | 2,439 | 3,252 | 4,065 | 4,877 | 5,690 | 6,503 | 7,316 | 8,129 | 9,754 |
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- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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One to One 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€1,120 / week More
One to One 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (€) | 1,120 | 2,240 | 3,360 | 4,480 | 5,600 | 6,720 | 7,840 | 8,960 | 10,080 | 11,200 | 13,440 |
| Price in US$ | 1,198 | 2,396 | 3,594 | 4,792 | 5,990 | 7,188 | 8,385 | 9,583 | 10,781 | 11,979 | 14,375 |
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- Every Monday
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One to One Professional 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€470 / week More
One to One Professional 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (€) | 470 | 940 | 1,410 | 1,880 | 2,350 | 2,820 | 3,290 | 3,760 | 4,230 | 4,700 | 5,640 |
| Price in US$ | 503 | 1,006 | 1,509 | 2,011 | 2,514 | 3,017 | 3,519 | 4,022 | 4,525 | 5,027 | 6,033 |
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- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 21 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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One to One Professional 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€880 / week More
One to One Professional 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (€) | 880 | 1,760 | 2,640 | 3,520 | 4,400 | 5,280 | 6,160 | 7,040 | 7,920 | 8,800 | 10,560 |
| Price in US$ | 942 | 1,883 | 2,824 | 3,765 | 4,706 | 5,648 | 6,589 | 7,530 | 8,471 | 9,412 | 11,295 |
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- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 21 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Work & Study
Summer University Preparation Course20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)from€465 / week More
Summer University Preparation Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Weeks | 4 | 6 |
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| Our price (€) | 1,860 | 2,800 |
| Price in US$ | 1,990 | 2,995 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026
2027: 28 Jun 2027, 12 Jul 2027
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
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Business
Business Italian30 lessons per week | 4 students (max)from€445 / week More
Business Italian
30 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
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| Our price (€) | 445 | 850 | 1,185 | 1,520 |
| Price in US$ | 476 | 910 | 1,268 | 1,626 |
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- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Italian for Law25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)from€445 / week More
Italian for Law
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Our price (€) | 445 | 850 | 1,185 | 1,520 |
| Price in US$ | 476 | 910 | 1,268 | 1,626 |
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- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 21 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
AIL Preparation Course
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)from€268 / week More
AIL Preparation Course
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Our price (€) | 720 | 1,070 | 1,460 |
| Price in US$ | 771 | 1,145 | 1,562 |
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ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna 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.
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
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
- Exam dates
- 27 Mar 2026, 26 Jun 2026
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CELI Preparation Course 30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)from€268 / week More
CELI Preparation Course
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Our price (€) | 720 | 1,070 | 1,460 |
| Price in US$ | 771 | 1,145 | 1,562 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 26 Jan 2026, 09 Feb 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026
2027: 11 Jan 2027, 25 Jan 2027, 08 Feb 2027, 22 Feb 2027, 12 Apr 2027, 26 Apr 2027, 10 May 2027, 24 May 2027, 20 Sep 2027, 05 Oct 2027, 18 Oct 2027, 02 Nov 2027
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: 23 Feb, 25 May, 26 Oct.
4 weeks: 09 Feb, 11 May, 12 Oct.
6 weeks: 26 Jan, 27 Apr, 28 Sep.
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CILS Preparation Course30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)from€268 / week More
CILS Preparation Course
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Our price (€) | 720 | 1,070 | 1,460 |
| Price in US$ | 771 | 1,145 | 1,562 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 02 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 18 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026
2027: 08 Feb 2027, 22 Feb 2027, 08 Mar 2027, 22 Mar 2027, 12 Apr 2027, 26 Apr 2027, 10 May 2027, 24 May 2027, 05 Oct 2027, 18 Oct 2027, 02 Nov 2027, 15 Nov 2027
ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna 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: 30 Mar, 01 Jun and 16 Nov.
4 weeks: 16 Mar, 18 May and 02 Nov.
6 weeks: 02 Mar, 04 May and 19 Oct.
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
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
- Exam dates
- 14 Apr 2026, 16 Jun 2026, 03 Dec 2026
- Average CILS exam score of former students of this course
- 90
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Language Plus Activity
Italian + Cooking20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€445 / week More
Italian + Cooking
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| Our price (€) | 445 | 850 |
| Price in US$ | 476 | 910 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
General Italian plus 6 hours of cooking lessons.
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Italian PLUS Cooking / Wine Tasting (IPC · IPW · IPCW)20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€525 / week More
Italian PLUS Cooking / Wine Tasting (IPC · IPW · IPCW)
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| Our price (€) | 525 | 1,010 |
| Price in US$ | 562 | 1,081 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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Italian + Art, History or Literature23 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€455 / week More
Italian + Art, History or Literature
23 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Our price (€) | 455 | 870 |
| Price in US$ | 487 | 931 |
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- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Italian + Wine Tasting20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€445 / week More
Italian + Wine Tasting
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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| Our price (€) | 445 | 850 |
| Price in US$ | 476 | 910 |
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- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Italian PLUS (IPD)23 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€515 / week More
Italian PLUS (IPD)
23 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Our price (€) | 515 | 990 |
| Price in US$ | 551 | 1,059 |
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- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Specialty Courses
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DITALS Teacher Training Preparation Course
13 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Weeks | 2 |
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| Our price (€) | 470 |
| Price in US$ | 503 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 02 Feb 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026
Start dates:
- Ditals I: 02 Feb, 29 Jun, 26 Oct.
- Ditals II: 21 Sep.
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Our prices for ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna 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 on the 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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Kitchen3/28
Group social4/28
Individual attention5/28
Comfortable Lesson space6/28
Teacher explains7/28
Listening attentively8/28
Finer points9/28
Across the rooftops10/28
classroom11/28
Test of knowledge12/28
Kitchen13/28
Library14/28
Student interview15/28
classroom16/28
lessons17/28
Office18/28
reception area19/28
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ALCE School building21/28
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Bedroom25/28
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Certificates 27/28
Accomodation28/28
Student opinions about ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna, Bologna
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ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna, Bologna
ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna, Bologna
57 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (17 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (13 ratings)
Students 50+ years (25 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Jesús
32 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers are friendly, they help you and make the classes enjoyable.”
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 1 week
Review date: 4 Aug 2026
Molise
20 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“It was a lovely place, close to the wonderful family I was staying with. I’ve made a lot of friends and had many great experiences.”
“I didn't have the best relationship with one of the teachers, unfortunately. I had her for most of my stay; she really undermined my self-confidence whenever I had to speak Italian—something that’s otherwise very important when learning a new language. I got the impression that she didn’t really want to be there, and that took a toll on us students.”
Insider tip: “Piazza Verdi is a wonderful place to go, especially to start the evening.”
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 12 weeks
Review date: 15 Jun 2026
Uta
62 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Great teachers, great classes. A very dedicated team. And a truly wonderful principal, Rossana, who personally takes care of many things.”
Other comments: I'll be back.
Verified
Course: GI30 Super Intensive Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 23 Mar 2026
Elisabeth
77 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Building, garden, organization, individual lessons with Susi our nice and competent teacher.”
“That we couldn't take part in the 2nd cooking course.”
Insider tip: “Joint activities.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: A successful attempt to deal more intensively with personal language problems.
Alison
78 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The building, the garden, the organization. Individual lessons with Susi, our friendly and competent teacher.”
“The fact that we couldn't take part in the second cooking course.”
Insider tip: “As many joint activities as possible.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was a successful effort to work more intensively on improving one’s own language skills.
Other comments: Great building and pleasant atmosphere.
Martin
61 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very structured, good teachers. 2 teachers share a morning, so a certain variety of teaching style is guaranteed.”
“(Insufficient) breaks (1 break of 15 minutes after 1.5 hours), small rooms with poor ventilation.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Yes, it was intensive and demanding.
Other comments: The school has a relatively large organization/staff. The owner is also on site on a daily basis.
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 14 Oct 2025
Mercedes
73 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The location, professionalism and friendliness of all the staff.”
“There could have been more tourist activities on offer.”
Verified
Course: Master Class 45+ - 2 weeks
Review date: 25 Sept 2025
Katleen
49 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Friendly teachers, pleasant classrooms, eating together on Fridays on the terrace, small group in class so everyone can speak (a little).”
“Without your own grammar book you can hardly follow along, the teaching material is old-fashioned, so are the videos and exercises.”
Insider tip: “Make sure you know numbers and basic words, also be able to conjugate the main verbs.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Make it a little more structured.
Other comments: Work on a better course.
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 3 weeks
Review date: 23 Sept 2025
Marcin
44 yearsOverall 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.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I enjoyed the course very much.
Other comments: Try to provide more common time for students after school.
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Course: Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 27 May 2025
Marianne
68 yearsOverall 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’.”
We didn't learn anything about the situation of ‘Bologna today’.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I would have preferred to have more free discussions rather than listening to a lot of tape recordings.
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Course: Master Class 45+ - 2 weeks
Review date: 8 Nov 2024
Mikhail
18 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Everything is clear”
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Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 4 weeks
Review date: 30 Oct 2023
George
63 yearsOverall 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.”
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 3 weeks
Review date: 13 Jul 2022
Brigitte
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Lessons were very exciting, exceptionally nice teachers. Was great.”
Verified
Course: GI30 Super Intensive Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 11 Nov 2019
Heidi
62 yearsOverall 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.”
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.
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 6 weeks
Review date: 11 Jun 2019
Maria
51 yearsOverall 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.”
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!!
Verified
Course: Master Class 45+ - 2 weeks
Review date: 20 May 2019
Richard
52 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Kindness”
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Course: Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 4 weeks
Review date: 8 Apr 2019
Leslie
72 yearsOverall 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.”
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.
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 1 week
Review date: 6 Aug 2018
Tom
56 yearsOverall 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.”
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?
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 24 Jul 2018
Birsen
43 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Excellent teachers!”
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 1 week
Review date: 16 Jun 2018
Natalia
30 yearsOverall 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.”
Other comments: An excellent school! I recommend it.
Verified
Course: Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 21 May 2018
Andrew
47 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Lessons started on time.”
Insider tip: “Bring your own water. There was a lot of echo in some of the rooms which made it hard to hear.”
Other comments: Disappointed I had to buy a book from which I only had to use ten pages.
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 1 week
Review date: 23 Apr 2018
Brigitte
62 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The family atmosphere!”
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 2 Apr 2018
Suzanne
59 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“It was very professional and employed sound, educational principles. The staff were very helpful and friendly.”
Other comments: It was a very worthwhile experience and I would have liked to stay for longer!
Verified
Course: Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 16 Oct 2017
Julia
27 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The open and established teachers, the small learning groups”
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 1 week
Review date: 15 May 2017
Monique
46 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Professionalism and friendly staff”
Insider tip: “Get involved - I was too shy!”
Other comments: I really enjoyed my time and will be coming back!
Verified
Course: Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 17 Apr 2017
Barbara
70 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Well run, efficient, friendly”
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 14 Mar 2017
Yulia
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Location, teacher”
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 20 Feb 2017
Tamara
32 yearsOverall 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.”
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 3 weeks
Review date: 3 Oct 2016
Annabelle
23 yearsOverall 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.”
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.
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 8 Sept 2016
Daniel
55 yearsOverall 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”
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”
The open air movie every summer night on the Piazza Grande”
Other comments: Lunch offered to students in the school kitchen every Friday
Free linguistic activities offered some afternoons
Verified
Course: GI23 Intensive Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 31 Aug 2016
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ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna (ALCE)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% 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
Cafeteria
Student support desk
Balcony / terrace
Garden
Lounge
Movie room
Movie rental
Library
Copy machine
Table tennis
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
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 3 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 45Throughout the year: 20
- Minimum age of students
- 17 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 23 yearsThroughout the year: 26 years
Information for all courses offered by ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €60
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. 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 selected periods of the year, mainly at lower levels.
- EUR 35 for 1-5 weeks.
- 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 10 Jan 2026, 07 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.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 before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
The 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:
- €80 one way
€160 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Most social and cultural activities are FREE; students only pay any external costs such as entrance fees, food/
drinks or transport when applicable.
ALCE normally organises 3–5 activities per week, including:
- Guided walking tours of Bologna
- Visits to museums, galleries and cultural sites
- Hidden Bologna and unusual city tours
- Italian cinema and cultural workshops
- Aperitivi and social evenings
- Welcome, summer and Christmas events
- Quiz nights and games in Italian
- Wine tasting sessions
- Cooking and food-related activities
- Dinners at traditional local restaurants
- Half-day and full-day excursions to nearby cities and places of interest
Bologna is a lively university city with a rich cultural and social life, offering students many additional opportunities to enjoy sports, events and activities outside the school. Adults - Paid activities
- Optional paid activities include:
- Professional wine tasting sessions led by qualified sommeliers
- Hands-on cooking classes with professional chefs in ALCE’s fully equipped professional culinary laboratory on site
Accommodation
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Single room, No meals 
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Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in € | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 259 | 518 | 777 | 1,036 | 1,295 | 1,554 | 1,813 | 2,072 | 2,590 | 3,108 | 259 | 68 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Cleaning Fee: EUR 35.
City Tax: EUR 25.
- Check-in
- Sunday 11:00-17:30
- 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
- Average distance from school
- 25 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, phone, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, air conditioning, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Homestay - HALF BOARD 
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Shared bathroom
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Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 338 | 676 | 1,014 | 1,351 | 1,689 | 2,027 | 2,365 | 2,702 | 3,378 | 4,053 | 338 | 68 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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
- €50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 50€
- Includes
- TV, phone, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
Student reviews about Homestay - HALF BOARD
Molise
"I really loved my host family, and I was so grateful to share them with another girl from school who became like a new best friend. I felt really at home with the family. The house was a 5-minute walk from school and right next to the park, which was great.
Marianne
"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
"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
"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.
Homestay Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€240/ week Show more
Homestay
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€240/ 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 € | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1680 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 271 | 541 | 811 | 1,081 | 1,351 | 1,622 | 1,892 | 2,162 | 2,702 | 3,243 | 271 | 68 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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
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
- €38 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Includes
- TV, phone, towels, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
Homestay Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€168/ week Show more
Homestay
Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€168/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 168 | 336 | 504 | 672 | 840 | 1008 | 1176 | 1344 | 1680 | 2016 | 168 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 190 | 379 | 568 | 757 | 946 | 1,135 | 1,324 | 1,514 | 1,892 | 2,270 | 190 | 68 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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
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
- €30 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Includes
- TV, phone, towels, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, kitchen, heating, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
Homestay - self catering Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€210/ week Show more
Homestay - self catering
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€210/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 237 | 473 | 710 | 946 | 1,183 | 1,419 | 1,655 | 1,892 | 2,365 | 2,838 | 237 | 68 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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
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
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 50€
- 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
Student House Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€180/ week Show more
Student House
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€180/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 203 | 406 | 608 | 811 | 1,014 | 1,216 | 1,419 | 1,622 | 2,027 | 2,432 | 203 | 68 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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)
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, phone, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, air conditioning, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Student Testimonial Videos
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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 ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna, Bologna
What is the best price for a course at ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna, Bologna?
“Italian courses at ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna start at 235 € for the 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 Student House is the most popular among all our clients of Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee”
Is it possible to take a course at ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: GI23 Intensive Italian, Combined (20 group + 10 individual), Combined (20 group + 5 individual), GI30 Super Intensive Italian”
Is airport pickup offered by ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (80 €)”
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 (GI23 Intensive Italian)”
Which countries are students of ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna from?
“Most students at ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna come from these countries: Switzerland (27%), Germany (17%) and Netherlands (15%).”
ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna offers courses for which ages?
“ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna offers courses for ages 16 to 99. The average age is 23 during the summer and 26 the rest of the year.”
Terms of ALCE - Study Italian in Bologna
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- ALCE Bologna s.c.r.l. | Tax registration ID: IT03834841201
Visa Documents
Nationals from the USA do not require a visa to study short-term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which are required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before the school dispatches the documents required for the visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 80 €
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
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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).