Ciao Italia Rome, Italy
- Located in the historic centre of Rome within short walking distance to the Colosseum and the Central Railway Station.
- Many social activities are free of charge, others are at a reduced or discounted price.
- Best rated school in Rome
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.8
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
- An older average age per class than in other schools in the same city.
- Cancellation fees for students having to cancel due to visa rejection.
Special Offers
Location: Ciao Italia is a relatively small-sized school, located in the central Monti District of Italy's famous city of Rome. Within walking distance of such unique sites as the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, Pantheon, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, students are surrounded by a wealth of history and culture whilst studying at Ciao Italia. Green spaces such as the Villa Aldobrandini, Giardini di Montecavallo and Villa Carlo Alberto at the Quirinale are all close by, along with multiple restaurants, eateries, shops and market spaces. The Cavour Metro Station is only a 7-minute walk from the school's front doors, making it easy for students to enjoy all the wonders of the city.
Course selection: The small size of the school ensures a friendly and inclusive atmosphere for all. Ciao Italia's course selection has something for students of all levels, including courses taught in both groups and privately, over several schedules and intensities. Exam preparation courses (CILS, CELI, PLIDA) are also available throughout the year, as well as Business Italian Language.
Social and cultural: Rome is a city full of activities, excursions, tours and active nightlife. Ciao Italia has a lively social programme that offers something for students of all tastes and preferences. Whether students wish to take lunch with a teacher, gain discounted entry to the ballet, theatre, opera or concerts, or see the many monuments and marvels of Rome with guided tours, Ciao Italia is sure to offer assistance with all extracurricular needs.
Italian Courses
Standard Italian Course
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from195€186€ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 195 186 | 370 352 | 530 504 | 655 623 | 800 760 | 960 912 | 1120 1064 | 1280 1216 | 1600 1520 | 1530 1454 | 2870 2727 |
Price in US$ | 208 | 394 | 564 | 697 | 851 | 1022 | 1192 | 1362 | 1702 | 1628 | 3053 |
07 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:05
Extensive Italian Course E24 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from38€37€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 450 428 |
Price in US$ | 479 |
07 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:05
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Extensive Italian Course E36 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from51€49€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 615 585 |
Price in US$ | 655 |
07 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:05
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Italian Grammar Course10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from110€105€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 110 105 | 205 195 | 308 293 | 410 390 | 513 488 | 615 585 | 718 683 | 820 779 | 923 877 | 1025 974 | 1230 1169 |
Price in US$ | 117 | 219 | 328 | 437 | 546 | 655 | 764 | 873 | 982 | 1091 | 1309 |
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Morning: 9:30 - 11:10
Intensive Italian Course25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from330€314€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | 660 627 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 702 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The course includes the Standard Italian Course plus 5 individual lessons in the afternoon per week.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:05
Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:55
Super Intensive Italian Course30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from418€398€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 1670 1587 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1777 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:05
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Italian Conversation CourseThis course tends to sell out quickly!10 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from103€98€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | 205 195 | 308 293 | 410 390 | 513 488 | 615 585 | 718 683 | 820 779 | 923 877 | 1025 974 | 1230 1169 |
Price in US$ | 219 | 328 | 437 | 546 | 655 | 764 | 873 | 982 | 1091 | 1309 |
This course covers various topics including current events, Italian culture and lifestyle.
Morning: 11:25 - 13:05
Online Extensive Italian Course12 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from26€25€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 105 100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 112 |
07 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 13:05
Online Standard Italian Course10 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from290€276€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 290 276 | 560 532 | 810 770 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 309 | 596 | 862 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:05
Exam Preparation Course
4 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from49€47€ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 195 186 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 208 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:05
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Individual Exam Preparation Course
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from335€319€ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 335 319 | 635 604 | 900 855 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 357 | 676 | 958 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:05
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Our prices for Ciao Italia include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Student opinions about Ciao Italia, Rome
Ciao Italia, Rome
Ratings of Ciao Italia compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Ciao Italia
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Brazil | 10% |
Japan | 10% |
Venezuela | 10% |
Vietnam | 10% |
Israel | 10% |
Thailand | 10% |
Turkey | 10% |
USA | 10% |
Spain | 10% |
Switzerland | 10% |
Korea | 10% |
Italy | 10% |
China | 10% |
Iraq | 10% |
Iran | 10% |
Saudi Arabia | 10% |
Sweden | 10% |
Netherlands | 10% |
France | 10% |
England | 10% |
Germany | 10% |
Chile | 10% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 5.8823529411765% |
18-24 years | 17.647058823529% |
25-34 years | 23.529411764706% |
35-50 years | 35.294117647059% |
>50 years | 17.647058823529% |
Information for all courses offered by Ciao Italia
The course price includes the initial test and interview, course materials, certificate of attendance.
Students aged 16-17 years need a guardian or parental consent form for attendance.
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 22 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
120 € return (both ways)
120 € return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Viewing of Italian movies with introduction by a teacher
- Visits to the neighbourhood
- Lunches with the teachers
- Parties at school
- Night life in typical clubs
- Cooking courses for amateurs at a private house
Adults - Paid activities
- Ballets
- Concerts
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
7 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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300 €/ week Show more

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 300 | 550 | 700 | 800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 336 | 616 | 784 | 896 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices are subject to changes.
Food supplement:
Breakfast: EUR 5 (per day).
Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner): EUR 18 (per day).
Homestay 7 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
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113 €/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 450 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 504 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices are subject to changes.
Food supplement:
Breakfast: EUR 5 (per day).
Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner): EUR 18 (per day).
Questions and answers about Ciao Italia
- Can the school help me find nice accommodation near the school?“Yes, the school will be happy to send you a few suggestions for hotels or hosts that you can contact after receiving your application.”Anna, Booking manager from Ciao Italia - Jul 16, 2024
- The course is only for my wife, but I want to stay with her.“If you only want to book classes for her, the school can only offer accommodation for her, but not for you, so you will have to find your own.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 25, 2024
FAQ about Ciao Italia, Rome
- What is the best price for a course at Ciao Italia, Rome?Italian courses at Ciao Italia start at 25 € for Online Extensive Italian Course course with 12 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Ciao Italia?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Ciao Italia
- Is it possible to take a course at Ciao Italia as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Italian Course, Extensive Italian Course E2, Extensive Italian Course E3, Online Extensive Italian Course
- Is airport pickup offered by Ciao Italia?Yes. The school offers pickup from Roma Ciampino Airport (60 €), Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (60 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Ciao Italia?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Ciao Italia varies from 1 students (Individual Exam Preparation Course) to 12 students (Standard Italian Course)
- Which countries are students of Ciao Italia from?The highest Nationality percentage at Ciao Italia comes from Brazil with a 10% representation, followed by students from Russia (10%) and Venezuela (10%).
- Ciao Italia offers courses for which ages?Ciao Italia offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 40 during the summer and 40 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Ciao Italia






Visa Documents

Students have Italian grammar and conversation lessons for 3-4 hours per day from Monday to Friday for a minimum of 2 weeks.