Centro Koinè 
Lucca, Italy
Via dei Tabacchi, 5 - 55100 Lucca - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- The only school in Lucca inside the ancient city walls.
- Natural and conversational approach to language learning.
- Homestay accommodation very close to school
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Location: Centro Koinè Lucca is located in the Tuscan city of Lucca, Italy. The school is housed in the center of Lucca, within the immense city walls which were designed by Leonardo Di Vinci. There are many cafés, restaurants, shops and supermarkets close by, with several plazas and historical sites also within walking distance. Such attractions include the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, St Martin Cathedral, Guinigi Tower and the Chiesa di San Michele in Foro. Students of Centro Koiné have much to keep them busy inside and outside of the classroom. Pisa International Airport is within a 60-minute journey of the school via public transport.
Social and Cultural: A city with popular neighbouring destinations such as Pisa, Florence and Siena, Lucca offers students an authentic Tuscan experience, with much of the charm and fascination of its neighbouring cities. Centro Koiné Lucca has a varied and engaging social and cultural programme, assisting students with daily insights into the Italian way of life.
Course selection: The course selection is varied, offering something for students of all levels, via General, Intensive and vacation-friendly programmes. In addition to language & culture courses, Centro Koiné Lucca also provides Travel & Learn programmes held between the Florence and Lucca schools, Walking & Talking, Cooking with Mamma, and Teacher Refresher Courses.
Accreditations and Associations: This school is a member of ASILS (Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language).
School chain: Koinè Center is one of the longest-established groups of schools to teach Italian language courses to foreigners, from within Italy. Their first centre opened in Florence over 40 years ago. Through a policy that promotes engaging students with the different cultural and historical aspects of their surroundings, Koiné Center offers varied, flexible and effective programmes designed to engage students whilst achieving their language goals. Koiné Center now has 4 centers throughout Italy with locations in Florence, Bologna, Lucca and Capraia.
Koiné Center promotes a pleasant and friendly atmosphere throughout all of its schools, the commitment of all staff to student learning and experience, is one of the main focuses throughout all Koiné centres.
A pioneer in teaching methods, Koiné Center has been promoting a Communicative Method of teaching for many years. This method is primarily based on speaking and listening, with the use of creative activities and authentic materials, used to provide students with the tools needed to become self-reliant and autonomous in their use of the Italian language.
Italian Courses
General Language
Italian Language & Culture
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from270€257€ / week More
Italian Language & Culture
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
270€257€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 270 257 | 450 428 | 600 570 | 750 713 | 1050 998 | 1350 1283 | 1650 1568 | 1800 1710 | 3120 2964 | 4320 4104 | 5280 5016 |
| Price in US$ | 288 | 479 | 639 | 799 | 1118 | 1437 | 1757 | 1916 | 3321 | 4598 | 5620 |
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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:
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
Please note: week 17 only is only 3 days course: (1 week = 3 days): EUR 150.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:15 - 13:00
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Italian Language & Culture" at Centro Koinè
Aretuza
"Not too much grammar."
Elisabeth
"Our teacher Elena taught with varied methods, so that the lessons were a lot of fun. The group allocations were well thought out so that the participants were well matched to each other. "
Nancy
"I feel I actually regressed at this school "
Sandra
"Koine is a great school in a beautiful hill town. I loved their emphasis on mastering spoken Italian and the class activities were interesting and varied. The teachers were great, the atmosphere relaxed and friendly. I have no reservations in recommending their short program. I was staying 3 months and because of relatively few long term students we were combined with the short program which inevitably led to repetition of classwork and excursions. Otherwise perfect and I would love to return."
Klaus
"Sometimes the teacher should have been a bit more interactive"
Charlene
"I loved my experience at Koine. The arrangement fostered student interaction and I now have many new friends from my time there. There were several inexpensive excursions in the afternoon in which many students participated. The age levels and lengths of stay varied which also made it interesting. "
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 10 Individual)30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from620€589€ / week More
Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 10 Individual)
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
620€589€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 620 589 | 1150 1093 | 1650 1568 | 2150 2043 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 660 | 1224 | 1757 | 2289 |
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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:
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
This course includes 20 group lessons and 10 Individual lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 10 Individual)" at Centro Koinè
Antoinette
"It was the best decision."
Lutz
"Two hours of private tuition (2-4 p.m.) in the afternoon is ok, it only occasionally collides with the school's afternoon activities - but the missed lessons can be spread over the other days."
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Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual)25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from445€423€ / week More
Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual)
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
445€423€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 445 423 | 800 760 | 1125 1069 | 1450 1378 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 474 | 852 | 1198 | 1544 |
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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:
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
This course includes 20 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual)" at Centro Koinè
Nancy
"The group course was not suitable for me but I made a lot of progress with the Individual lesson with Nadia."
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Walking & Talking16 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from670€637€ / week More
Walking & Talking
16 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
670€637€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 670 637 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 714 |
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Starting dates
2025: 10 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025
Language classes (16 hours of language classes over 4 days) in the morning from 09:00 to 13:00 and fascinating walks through the natural beauty the region has to offer.
Special price for an additional week of Italian lessons: EUR 180.
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:15 - 13:00
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Intensive Individual Course (10)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from380€361€ / week More
Intensive Individual Course (10)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
380€361€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 380 361 | 720 684 | 1080 1026 | 1440 1368 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 405 | 767 | 1150 | 1533 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Intensive Individual Course (10)" at Centro Koinè
Cristina
"From the first day the teacher knew very well how to approach it according to my needs. He was very good, not boring at all and I think he has personally made me improve in the knowledge of the Italian language and its culture."
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Intensive Individual Course (15)15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from540€513€ / week More
Intensive Individual Course (15)
15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
540€513€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 540 513 | 1080 1026 | 1620 1539 | 2160 2052 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 575 | 1150 | 1725 | 2299 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Individual Course (20)20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from720€684€ / week More
Intensive Individual Course (20)
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
720€684€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 720 684 | 1440 1368 | 2160 2052 | 2880 2736 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 767 | 1533 | 2299 | 3066 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Individual Course (30)30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from1080€1026€ / week More
Intensive Individual Course (30)
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
1080€1026€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1080 1026 | 2160 2052 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1150 | 2299 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Individual Course (40)40 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from1740€1653€ / week More
Intensive Individual Course (40)
40 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
1740€1653€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1740 1653 | 3480 3306 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1852 | 3704 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture. Includes lunch with teacher.
Course specific data
General course schedule
8 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Language Plus Activity
Bread, Wine & Language20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from670€637€ / week More
Bread, Wine & Language
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
670€637€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 670 637 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 714 |
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Starting dates
2025: 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025
This course includes Italian language lessons in the morning combined with cooking courses, wine tastings and guided tours to vineyards in the afternoon.
Special price for an additional week of Italian lessons: EUR 180.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:15 - 13:00
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Bread, Wine & Language" at Centro Koinè
Monika
"Super"
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Learning & Cooking with Mamma20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from860€839€ / week Includes accommodationMore
Learning & Cooking with Mamma
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
860€839€ / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 860 839 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 940 |
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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:
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
20 Italian lessons, 4 cooking lessons and resulting dinner at home with the landlady (la mamma), who will be the cooking teacher.
Special price for an additional week of Italian lessons: EUR 180.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:30
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:30
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Learning & Cooking with Mamma" at Centro Koinè
Karen
"Cooking with Mamma was fun & learnt more language conversing with her than at the course. "
Ursula
"The best choice you can make"
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Italian Language & Photography20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from570€542€ / week More
Italian Language & Photography
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
570€542€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 570 542 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 607 | 1118 | 1490 | 1863 |
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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:
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:15 - 13:00
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Specialty Courses
Teacher Refresher Course30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from640€608€ / week More
Teacher Refresher Course
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
640€608€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 640 608 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 682 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course includes 20 lessons of teaching practice and work with a teacher trainer as well as 10 private lessons on methodology.
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Centro Koinè include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
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School building 3/15
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students5/15
Group study session6/15
classroom7/15
Studying 8/15
Kitchen area9/15
Studying together10/15
Streets of Lucca11/15
Buildings of Lucca12/15
Students chatting13/15
Facilities14/15
Learning together 15/15
Student opinions about Centro Koinè, Lucca
4.3
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Centro Koinè, Lucca
Centro Koinè, Lucca
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Antoinette
70 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The previous knowledge did not have to be school-based. The teachers are extremely helpful, educated and personally involved. I particularly enjoyed the individual lessons with Elena. The school also offers a lot of cultural knowledge. The location is perfect. I'm totally satisfied and would go back at any time.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: It was the best decision.
Other comments A great opportunity to get to know very different people from different nationalities.
Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 10 Individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. May. 2024 by Antoinette Anderegg
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Annina
21 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“It was very personal and every week teachers and students were shuffled according to their level. They tried to bring the language closer to us mainly with original material (newspapers, interviews on radio / TV): I also found that very helpful and good.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Annina Elmiger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Charlene
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I liked Madalena's teaching style. I also liked how the school encouraged student interaction via the activities and the 11 a.m. breaks. Everyone got to know everyone else, even if you were in different classes.”
Insider tip: “Stay longer than one week and get to know the other students at the school!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I loved my experience at Koine. The arrangement fostered student interaction and I now have many new friends from my time there. There were several inexpensive excursions in the afternoon in which many students participated. The age levels and lengths of stay varied which also made it interesting.
Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italian] - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. May. 2019 by Charlene Wilkerson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dagmar
55 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“In both weeks we had excellent teachers and very intensive lessons in a small group. The trips were also fun and very well organized. The location of the school in the old town of Lucca is unique.”
“We were a bit surprised that we got a different teacher in our second week. In the end it didn't matter because it was also very good. Nevertheless, we would have liked better planning or prior information. The furnishings in the classrooms are very spartan. The chairs with tables that can be folded down are not very functional, as you don't even know what to do with your documents. It would also make sense that instead of the individual sheets you might get a folder with a register, possibly a writing pad and a pen.”
Insider tip: “Highly recommended: the "wine excursions" with teacher and sommelier Stefano.”
Details of the review
Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 10 Two to One) - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Oct. 2021 by Dagmar Mohr
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Elisabeth
63 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“- small groups
- lively, practice-oriented, varied lessons
- mixture of different ages and countries of origin
- Afternoon activities that resulted in subsequent dinners with classmates”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Our teacher Elena taught with varied methods, so that the lessons were a lot of fun. The group allocations were well thought out so that the participants were well matched to each other.
Other comments Through the afternoon activities, which were always voluntary, you got to know other participants from the school (better) and could also meet up for the evening.
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 11. Jun. 2023 by Elisabeth Manderbach
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Pius
74 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I really liked the lessons: methodologically varied (conversation, good animating questions, silent and spoken trailers, texts, etc.)
The different elements were well coordinated.”
The different elements were well coordinated.”
“Sometimes it went a bit too fast for me.”
Details of the review
Course: Bread, Wine & Language [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Sep. 2022 by Pius Binz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Howard
53 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The open learning method. So don't follow a lesson from front to back. And of course that it only goes in Italian and not in my own language and then translated into Dutch.”
Insider tip: “I got a lot out of the sheets with pictures. So a sheet with items of clothing and then try to memorize the Italian words.”
Details of the review
Other comments I would like to have paid more attention to the verbs, because you use this to build sentences.
Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
Review date: 21. May. 2018 by Howard Hemmes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kathrin
42 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The organization is very good, I had a problem at the beginning, but it was dealt with immediately and was resolved the next day! They are very flexible”
Insider tip: “Men should visit the BiB (about 2 minutes walk from the school), in the morning or after classes you should go running or biking on the city wall!”
Details of the review
Other comments The only criticism I have is the interior design - I need a desk to study. Except for the kitchen, there are only chairs with folding tables - I need room to expand ...
Course: Intensive Individual Course (20) - 1 week
Review date: 22. Jun. 2016 by Kathrin Haberfellner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Gennadiy
63 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“1) the method of teaching.
2) the location of the school
3) friendliness, openness and responsiveness of the teachers
4) extra-curricular program”
Insider tip: “Take a course for at least 3 weeks”
Details of the review
Other comments Good schools, good staff
Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
Review date: 14. Jun. 2016 by Gennadiy Lipatov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Monika
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher Elena was top class! Everyone was also very friendly and helpful. It was also good that we had a second room for the small groups.”
“The acoustics in the classroom were very bad. There was a lot of reverb and as a result I almost couldn't understand the speaker when practicing listening.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super
Course: 1 Woche Bread, Wine & Language + 1 Woche Cooking with Mamma - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. May. 2024 by Monika Bäuerle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nicole
74 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Young teachers, full of imagination and using original and effective methods.
Friendly atmosphere. Nothing schooly. A daily pleasure!”
Insider tip: “The afternoon cultural activities.”
Details of the review
Other comments Only one small criticism: acoustics! Carpets and curtains would certainly improve the situation.
Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Nicole Saunte
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Hilde
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Koinè has the best teachers! So competent and flexible. The set-up, their educational and pedagogical approach is impressive!”
“Can’t think of anything I would like to be changed.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 3 weeks
Review date: 31. Mar. 2025 by Hilde Solvang
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Klaus
63 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“School was in an old building in the city centre and my accommodation was only about 500m away, a perfect location!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Sometimes the teacher should have been a bit more interactive
Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
Review date: 6. Jun. 2019 by Klaus Keiner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lutz
51 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers are all competent and friendly, no matter how much I look, I just can't find anything to criticize ;-)”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Two hours of private tuition (2-4 p.m.) in the afternoon is ok, it only occasionally collides with the school's afternoon activities - but the missed lessons can be spread over the other days.
Other comments It is best to book in the off-season, then the courses are nice and small and the city is not so crowded.
Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Mar. 2019 by Lutz Neuber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kate
61 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“There were 14 people in my class and each person was from a different country. What a great exchange of culture.”
Details of the review
Other comments The administrative staff was great. They very helpful and the teachers were awesome.
Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Nov. 2019 by Kate Emery
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Arlette
66 yearsOverall rating
2.0
“The skills and kindness of the teacher who gave the guided tours of the city (week of April 18th to 21st)”
Details of the review
Other comments The various levels of the students in the group were not taken into account; The teacher was not motivated, did not correct the students. regarding the week shortened by PASQUETTA, no compensation was offered; I will not recommend this school
Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
Review date: 5. May. 2017 by Arlette Meneau-Kockler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Elguiz
52 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very friendly welcoming, very nice and competent teacher, the activities offered outside of the course.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Individual Course (10) - 1 week
Review date: 22. Nov. 2017 by Elguiz Florence
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kristine
63 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“It's impossible to identify a single aspect as the thing I liked best. I loved the entire experience.”
Insider tip: “In future, I would do a homestay again but would include dinner with my family. Living with a family gave me an additional opportunity to use what I was learning but I missed the opportunity by not sharing conversation around the table.”
Details of the review
Other comments I thought it was great. I liked that the instructors didn't speak any English to me - not that I understood everything but was always able to at least garner the general sense of what was being conveyed. Total immersion is the best way to learn a foreign language.
Course: Intensive Individual Course (20) - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Nov. 2017 by Kristine Harper
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nina
25 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Good teachers. Small classes. Focus on speaking. In only one week I got a good basis for Italian.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
Review date: 26. Jul. 2019 by Nina van Essen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Hamelin
61 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher, the cultural outings, the school is well located for activities or to visit the city.”
Insider tip: “The tasting at Fattoria di Buffiano. Beautiful place, well organized.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italien] - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Nov. 2018 by Hamelin Hamelin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Aretuza
52 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The school has a great location and a great team of teachers and staff and good value for money.”
“The average age of students is much higher than expected and the course has little grammar.”
Insider tip: “Explore the city and the surrounding areas.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Not too much grammar.
Other comments The school staff is great.
Course: Italian Language & Culture [Italiano] - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Oct. 2024 by Aretuza Viana De Andrade Simao
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Els
67 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“I have no experience with other courses, but I think that the teaching was very good.”
Insider tip: “Go and discover Lucca after class”
Details of the review
Other comments I missed a cup of coffee. I think they could have included that in the course price, or even paid for if necessary. Now you had to go to a cafe, which was sometimes nearly impossible timewise.
Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
Review date: 21. May. 2018 by Els van Raak
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Cristina
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teaching method in private classes is very well adjusted to my personal needs.”
“I'm used to air-conditioned classes because of the heat. I have already discovered that in Lucca, and therefore in Koinè, it is not usual. We have had to settle for a fan.”
Insider tip: “Knowing how to take advantage of the course, going out and speaking continuously in Italian and watching TV to learn vocabulary and most common expressions.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: From the first day the teacher knew very well how to approach it according to my needs. He was very good, not boring at all and I think he has personally made me improve in the knowledge of the Italian language and its culture.
Other comments The methodology used... very practical. You live and feel Italian.
Course: Intensive Individual Course (10) [Italiano] - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jun. 2022 by Cristina Gómez García
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kai
61 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The lessons kept me active all the time even with the group of 11 students.”
Details of the review
Other comments Good atmosphere.
Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 Group +10 Individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Oct. 2016 by Kai Kiilavuori
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Christophe
36 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The atmosphere, the sympathy of teachers and the quality of education”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Business (Part 2) - 5 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2016 by Christophe Cesaro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Charlie
61 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Fun cheerful teachers. Small class. Fantastic location. Good pace.”
“I'd have liked more activities and some of them in my native language (like tours of the city).”
Details of the review
Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Sep. 2022 by Charlie Strauss
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Martine
66 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Friendly atmosphere, warm, competent and very attentive teachers”
Insider tip: “Participate in the afternoon activities. They are very interesting and very helpful to progress with the Italian language.”
Details of the review
Other comments I really enjoyed this school. Feeling of a big family where teachers are very involved with their students.
Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italien] - 8 weeks
Review date: 18. Jun. 2018 by Martine Probst
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Fiona
48 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The staff - friendly, professional and first rate teachers”
Details of the review
Other comments The methods used ensure that students make a lot of progress, build their confidence and also learn about Italian life and culture. I can't praise the staf highly enough - they are outstanding.
Course: Combined Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 6. Jun. 2008 by Fiona Cunningham
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nancy
80 yearsOverall rating
1.0
“The teacher whom I had for private lessons was excellent.”
“The teaching method did not have much grammar which I need in order to form sentences. The teacher did too much talking and did not correct the students enough. The class size was 13 students with levels of Italian which were too different. Some were very advanced and others had a low level of Italian.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The group course was not suitable for me but I made a lot of progress with the Individual lesson with Nadia.
Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 1 week
Review date: 21. Apr. 2025 by Nancy Sadowsky
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Philip
61 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Great location inside the city walls. Relaxed atmosphere.”
“The class mix was a little variable in level but I wouldn't really criticise the school for this they have to work week to week with the different abilities of students who arrive.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Oct. 2021 by Philip Hope
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Centro Koinè compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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| Homestay | ||
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Centro Koinè
Accreditations and Quality seals
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Centro Koinè and you book here.
The school is also known under the name
Koinè Center
Year of school foundation
1980
General school facilities
Daily press
Movie rental
Movie room
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
- Homestay option available for female islamic students where no men are living in household
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 7
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Additional comment about facilities of school
* Kitchen facilities for cooking courses
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 22% |
| Netherlands | 12% |
| Germany | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| Spain | 8% |
| Switzerland | 8% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| China | 2% |
| Korea | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 9% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 2% |
| 18-24 years | 5% |
| 25-34 years | 28% |
| 35-50 years | 37% |
| >50 years | 28% |
The average age outside summer is 25 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 50
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 40
Junior courses - In summer: 30
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 50 years
Information for all courses offered by Centro Koinè
Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
On the first day students receive a folder containing the weekly programme of activities and excursions, a map of the city and a small guide with useful addresses in Lucca.
Orientation, tour of the town, welcome party and two afternoon activities per week included in course price. (Food and drink, museum entrance tickets and transportation tickets NOT included)
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
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
Pisa International Airport:
70 € one way
140 € return (both ways)
140 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Pisa International Airport Galileo Galilei (PSA).
More details about airports near Lucca and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Lucca page. For flight comparisons to Lucca, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Walks, guided tours in Lucca and music workshops:
- Talking about Italy, listening to comedy, musicality in the founding work of the Italian literature, Italian cinema, cinema and literature, Tuscany and the cinema, Fellini and advertising, Italian society as seen through commercial ads, exploring Italy on a Vespa.
- A musical journey with songs of singers-songwriters from different italian cities: Lucio Dalla from Bologna, Giorgio Gaber from Milan. Francesco De Gregori from Rome, Pino Daniele from Naples Live Music with Giulio D’Agnello
- Talking about Italy, listening to comedy, musicality in the founding work of the Italian literature, Italian cinema, cinema and literature, Tuscany and the cinema, Fellini and advertising, Italian society as seen through commercial ads, exploring Italy on a Vespa.
- A musical journey with songs of singers-songwriters from different italian cities: Lucio Dalla from Bologna, Giorgio Gaber from Milan. Francesco De Gregori from Rome, Pino Daniele from Naples Live Music with Giulio D’Agnello
Adults - Paid activities
- Food and Wine
Excursions:
- The Cittadella del Carnevale
- The Villa in Tuscany during the 16° Century and the art of landscaping
- Traditional towns and villages
- Excursion by bus to Barga
- The Serchio Valley and the Chestnut wood
- Visit of the Village of Colognora di Pescaglia and its Ethnographic Museum of the Chestnut
- Excursion to the wine area of Chianti
- Florence and the splendour of Renaissance
Excursions:
- The Cittadella del Carnevale
- The Villa in Tuscany during the 16° Century and the art of landscaping
- Traditional towns and villages
- Excursion by bus to Barga
- The Serchio Valley and the Chestnut wood
- Visit of the Village of Colognora di Pescaglia and its Ethnographic Museum of the Chestnut
- Excursion to the wine area of Chianti
- Florence and the splendour of Renaissance
Video about leisure activities at Centro Koinè Lucca
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
34 ratings Single room, Breakfast 
Shared bathroom
from
240 €/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
34 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
240 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 240 | 450 | 600 | 800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 269 | 505 | 673 | 897 |
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
Check-in
Sunday
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.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Student comments about Homestay
Monika
"Everything was great! Especially cooking with Antonella"
Elisabeth
"Very nice hostess. As there were often visitors, it was sometimes very busy. Less suitable for people who mainly want peace and quiet."
Charlie
"In Lucca, it would be good to warn people that having a breakfast isn't needed due to cafes in proximity to school. And having cooked dinners is useful and a good time to talk to host in Italian but it would be even better to have the option of say four dinner nights with host so that one could have three nights a week to have dinner out. "
Pius
"We had a fantastic time together, it was a great!"
Homestay 34 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
190 €/ week Show more
Homestay
34 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
190 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 190 | 320 | 435 | 520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 213 | 359 | 488 | 583 |
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
Check-in
Sunday
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.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Student comments about Homestay
Aretuza
"The host is very careful and communicative and speaks Portuguese too."
Sabine
"It was very basic and there was mold in the bathroom. "
Nina
"Very friendly family who where always there to help if needed. "
Lutz
"Very nice hosts, the room was a bit spartan, but ok - and with its own bathroom."
Homestay 34 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
150 €/ week Show more
Homestay
34 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
150 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 150 | 230 | 300 | 350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 169 | 258 | 337 | 393 |
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
Check-in
Sunday
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.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Homestay 34 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
200 €/ week Show more
Homestay
34 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
200 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 | 390 | 500 | 670 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 225 | 437 | 561 | 751 |
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
Check-in
Sunday
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.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Homestay 34 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
300 €/ week Show more
Homestay
34 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
300 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 | 650 | 900 | 1200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 337 | 729 | 1009 | 1345 |
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
Check-in
Sunday
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.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Student comments about Homestay
Nancy
"The host family was exceptional, they only spoke Italian. They were very welcoming and made me feel like an old friend. They were fantastic cooks and the food was delicious. The apartment was fabulous and I had a very comfortable bedroom and my own bathroom. It was better that a 5 star hotel. I will surely return."
Charlene
"I loved my location. It was a nice 20 minute walk through Lucca to school. I had a private room in an older apartment with a wonderful balcony/garden. My host were very kind and checked on things periodically. Since it was an older building, it was chilly but luckily I had warm pjs."
Homestay 34 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
270 €/ week Show more
Homestay
34 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
270 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 270 | 520 | 800 | 1080 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 303 | 583 | 897 | 1210 |
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
Check-in
Sunday
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.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Student comments about Homestay
Irina
"The host didn’t have contact with us where we hoped to learn the language also at home through conversations.
Occasionally there were family visitors and apartment was overcrowded "
Questions and answers about Centro Koinè
- Do you offer an Italian & Cooking course?“Unfortunately, Centro Koinè, Lucca does not offer an Italian language & Cooking course. The "Italian Language & Culture" package is a combination of Italian language course, cultural events, and excursions. It does not include cooking lessons.”Andy Fukutome, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 16, 2023
- Are private lessons available in the morning?“The private lessons are usually offered in the afternoon. In exceptional cases and depending on availability, private lessons can also be organized in the morning.”Angela, Administration from Centro Koinè, Bologna - Nov 22, 2022
- I travel with my husband and the idea is that he starts from 0. I have a B2 level. We would like to do a course of 2 or 3 weeks, but with a maximum of 2 hours of class per day. Our idea is to travel in the middle of June.“We can offer 2 hours/day of intensive individual course. The price is 35 €/hour per student.
If you want to start on the same day, remember that the only possible start dates for beginners in June, even if you take private lessons, are the 16th and the 30th.”Angela, Reservations team from Centro Koinè - Feb 24, 2022
FAQ about Centro Koinè, Lucca
- Are there also cooking courses?“At present (2024), the school offers the course "Learning & Cooking with Mamma": 20 Italian lessons, 4 cooking lessons and resulting dinner at home with the landlady (la mamma), who will be the cooking teacher. This programme can easily be combined with one or more additional weeks in the frame of the Standard Course at very affordable prices.”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2024
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Koinè?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Koinè
- Is it possible to take a course at Koinè Center as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Italian Language & Culture, Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 10 Individual), Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual), Learning & Cooking with Mamma, Italian Language & Photography
- Is airport pickup offered by Centro Koinè?Yes. The school offers pickup from Pisa International Airport (70 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Koinè?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Koinè varies from 1 students (Intensive Individual Course (10)) to 12 students (Italian Language & Culture)
- Which countries are students of Centro Koinè from?The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Koinè comes from USA with a 22% representation, followed by students from Netherlands (12%) and Germany (10%).
- Centro Koinè offers courses for which ages?Centro Koinè offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 50 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Centro Koinè
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Koine - Centro di formazione linguistica e di incontri cultu | Tax registration ID: IT03002750481
Visa Documents
Nationals from Germany do not require a visa for travelling to Italy and attending a language course.
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 is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
70 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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