Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante AlighieriRome, Italy
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri is located in the historic and breathtaking city of Rome, Italy. Housed in a stylish turn of the century building, the school is within easy reach of the city centre via the Subway, Bologna station is just a minutes walk from the school's front doors. With such great access to subway and bus transportation, attractions such as the Colleseum, Trevi Fountain and the Roma Forum, are all within a 20-minute journey of the school.
Teaching ability: With over 25 years of experience in teaching Italian as a Second Language, The CLIDA School is fully equipped to assist all levels of students in reaching their language goals. The school has had its excellent level of tuition and student care recognised internationally and holds membership with ASILS - The Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language and EDUITALIA.
School facilities: The facilities of the school are excellent, containing all a student may need to enjoy a productive and memorable time in Rome. These facilities include a gym, computer lab, lounge area, rooftop terrace, movie room and a student support desk for any questions or queries. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Course selection: There are courses available to students of all levels, with many combinations of programmes, consisting of group lessons, private lessons and lessons on Italian culture.
- The language school Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri was founded in Rome, Italy in 1994.
- Legal name / parent company: Linguistica SRL
- Tax registration ID: IT04673651008
- Abbreviated name of school: CLI Rome
Italian Courses
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Price at School Our price | 300 285 | 470 447 | 630 599 | 780 741 | 955 908 | 1130 1074 | 1305 1240 | 1480 1406 | 1830 1739 | 2180 2071 | 175 167 |
The first part of the lesson (09:00-10:30) is focused more on the communicative structures (grammar) useful for a study that also includes reading and writing as well as speaking skills. However, the proposal starts from the students’ daily experience and they receive the tools for essential and productive communication. In addition, the second part of class (10:45-12:15) focuses on conversation and oral activities
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Nov 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Price at School Our price | 400 380 | 650 618 | 840 798 | 990 941 | 1220 1159 | 1450 1378 | 1680 1596 | 1910 1815 | 2140 2033 | 2370 2252 | 2830 2689 |
It includes 25 lessons per week of Italian lessons plus 5 cultural lessons in the afternoon.
It includes a group course G8plus and 5 cultural lessons. The aim of the cultural course is to introduce students to the cultural reality and Italian society. The school offers courses in art, history and literature every month. A range of courses on special topics about Italian and historical issues such as Italian cinema, theatre, lyric opera, history of Italian food and wine are also available.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00
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Price at School Our price | 340 323 | 550 523 | 740 703 | 890 846 | 1090 1036 | 1290 1226 | 1490 1416 | 1690 1606 | 1890 1796 | 2090 1986 | 2490 2366 |
The first part of the lesson (09:00-10:30) is focused more on the communicative structures (grammar) that are useful for reading and writing as well as speaking skills. However, the proposal starts from the students’ daily experience and they receive the tools for essential and productive communication. In addition, the second part of class (10:45-12:15) focuses on conversation and oral activities.
An extra lesson (12:15-13:00) helps to expand vocabulary and to improve knowledge about Italian culture. It is the same course as the G8 but with one extra lesson per day that focuses on oral abilities.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Nov 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Information for all courses offered by Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri
The following start dates are not available for group courses: 29 April and 29 July.
Individual lessons are 60 minutes.
01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (CLI)
“Everyone at CLIDA — from executive staff to each teacher — recognizes every micro-niche boutique on sight. The tastes, needs and preferences of each student are known. The staff is professional, welcoming, warm and attentive.”
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Movie room
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Gym
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (indoor)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Laundry (paid)
Dry cleaning (paid)
Ironing service (paid)
Babysitter (paid)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 6Number of public PC workstations: 6Paid parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
150 € return (both ways)
150 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 2 km |
Cooking | | 1 km |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Italian films shown at school (on average 2 in 4 weeks)
Social evenings (on average 2 in 4 weeks)
Cinema
Theatre
Disco
Walks and trips
Rome is a city of history and art and has many guided tours incuding:
Roman Forum
Baroque Rome
Christian Rome
The Churches of Caravaggio
St Peter’s
* Ancient Ostia
Trips during the summer include Florence and Naples
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices vary according to standards. Listed prices are minimums.
Maximum prices:
- 1 week: EUR 250,
- 2 weeks: EUR 420,
- 3 weeks: EUR 530,
- 4 weeks: EUR 670.
Single room in a shared flat with Italian people (or students); bathroom and kitchen shared with the other guests.
Bedding is provided and changed by the host landlord.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | -- | 300 | 350 | 400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices vary according to standards. Listed prices are minimums.
Maximum prices:
- 1 week: EUR 170,
- 2 weeks: EUR 270,
- 3 weeks: EUR 380,
- 4 weeks: EUR 470.
Double room in a shared flat with Italian people (or students); bathroom and kitchen shared with the other guests.
Bedding is provided and changed by the host landlord.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | -- | 700 | 975 | 1200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices vary according to standards. Listed prices are minimum ones.
Double room in a shared flat with Italian people (or students); bathroom and kitchen shared with the other guests.
Bedding is provided and changed by the host landlord.
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Student opinions about Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, Rome
Student Testimonial Videos
Questions and answers about Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri
- When is the G4 and when is the G8 course recommended? What is the difference?“For elementary students I don't suggest the G4. It's a grammar course, effective for speakers who have a good ability in speaking and wants to improve the grammar knowledge.... When the language learning is "academic" and not through the daily life we suggest the G8 course at least, for improving all the abilities. With the G4 course the student takes the risk to have a good knowledge of the grammar but poor abilities in listening comprehension and oral production.”Fabrizio, LanguageCourse.net - Mar 02, 2022
- I wish to take 10 group (not private) conversation lessons, but I cannot start on Monday and should finish before Friday.“Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri offers a group conversation course called Italian Conversation which consists of 15 group lessons per week. This is the course that best suits your needs, but lessons that you cannot take cannot be made up.
Alternatively, you can opt for private lessons and book as many as you like.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 09, 2022 - What are the social activities / excursions you offer?“We plan the social activities at the beginning of each month and the prices are displayed time by time according to the activity (only for tickets, drinks or food).”Dr. Fabrizio Fucile, Administration from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri Roma - Mar 06, 2023
- Is there an outdoor area where you can sit? And is there a good coffee machine in the school?“We have a nice terrace for smoking or eating. We do not have water or coffee machines. There are two good bars just outside the school, one on the left and one on the right. ”Dr. Fabrizio Fucile, Administration from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri Roma - Mar 06, 2023
- How long does a private lesson at the Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri in Rome last?“Individual lessons are 60 minutes.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 21, 2023
- How long does a private lesson at the Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri in Rome last?“Individual lessons are 60 minutes.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 21, 2023
- Is there a (small) desk in the student's room when booking with accommodation?“Yes. There is always a table/desk in every room.”Giulia, Administration from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, Rome - Dec 12, 2023
- How far away is the accommodation from school?“It depends! Sometimes they are 10 min from the school, other times 20 min. But always well connected to the school.”Giulia, Administration from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, Rome - Dec 12, 2023
- How often are social activities organized?“We usually plan 3 activities per week during the Summer (April-September) and 2 activities per week during the low season (October-March).”Dr. Fabrizio Fucile, Administration from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri Roma - Dec 26, 2023
FAQ about Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri,
- We would like to have private lessons for two. Is the price for private lessons alone or with two people the same?“For a private course for two students we increase the price by 20%. Books, teaching material and extra activities included (NO entrance tickets or meals).”Fabrizio, Founder | School Manager from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri - Apr 04, 2022
- I would like to know the content of the Italian Conversation course.“The course includes 10 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week. The content depends on the students' language level. The courses at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri are are structured in two parts. The first part is the grammar which is followed by the Conversation course. During the Conversation course, students learn to apply the new linguistic structures and grammar they learned in the most varied situations from the colloquial to a more formal language. They broaden their vocabulary and practice idiomatic expressions of spoken Italian. The Conversation course can be booked without the grammar part as well. It also includes 5 private lessons per week where students can focus on any aspect of the language they wish to improve. ”Angela Ligartova, Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 10, 2022
- Is it possible to take a course at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: G8 Standard, G8 Plus Intensive
- Is airport pickup offered by CLI Dante Alighieri?Yes. The school offers pickup from Roma Ciampino Airport (75 €), Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (75 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri varies from 12 students (G8 Standard) to 12 students (G8 Standard)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri?100% of teachers at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri from?The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri comes from USA with a 15% representation, followed by students from Brazil (8%) and Germany (8%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri offers courses for which ages?Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.