Cultura Italiana 
Bologna, Italy 
Via Castiglione 4 - 40124 Bologna - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of student apartments4.6
- Top rated social activities4.6
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
- An older average age per class than in other schools in the same city.
- Class time is shorter than in other schools at 45 minutes per lesson.
Special Offers
- Offer!Intensive Course
Cultura Italiana is located in the beautiful and charismatic medieval city of Bologna, in the northern Emilia Romagna region of Italy. The school is housed in a medieval building in the very centre of the city, with everything a student needs in terms of shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants within minutes of its front doors. A city with a rich cultural history, Bologna offers excellent cuisine, osterie, theatre and musical productions, concerts and a great nightlife.
The school boasts a varied selection of courses ranging from General Italian classes taught in groups to Private lessons, Italian for Business and CILS Exam preparation course. Courses are available for students from a complete beginners level to proficiency, meaning there is something for everyone!
Cultura Italiana likes to engage students in a realistic focus on Italian through lifestyle and culture whilst studying at the school. They have a varied activity and social programme throughout the year, offering students the opportunity to participate in walks, visits and meetings, as well as in local art and history. The goal of the activity programme is so students can engage in Italian language and culture on a local level as opposed to that of a tourist.
All teachers at Cultura Italiana Bologna have at least 5 years of teaching experience and are happy to advise students with anything they may need in terms of information about the city, accommodation, health, cultural programmes, entertainment and more.
Italian Courses
General Language
Intensive Course
In high demand!25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from363€345€ / week More
Intensive Course
In high demand!
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
363€345€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 363 345 | 665 632 | 968 920 | 1270 1207 | 1875 1782 | 2178 2070 | 2783 2644 | 6110 5805 | 9135 8679 | 12160 11552 | 13673 12990 |
| Price in US$ | 387 | 708 | 1030 | 1351 | 1995 | 2317 | 2961 | 6499 | 9717 | 12934 | 14543 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
- If you are under 30 or over 65 years old you get a 10% discount .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 12:40 - 15:50
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 12:40 - 15:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Intensive Course" at Cultura Italiana
Sylvie
"You have to be ready to jump on the bandwagon if you're only going for a week."
Evi
"Intensive, demanding, challenging."
Claus
"Was very successful, discount yes, necessary? Very demanding, grammatical topics very specific, but in-depth."
Jürgen
"Good"
Erna Ida
"I am completely satisfied, very effective"
Ruth
"Very good"
Kyoko
"The private lesson was great because it gave me a chance to talk about issues that I couldn't discuss in class ( because there were several of us in the class). It gave me a lot of confidence for the future."
Vera
"It helps me a lot and I hope that maybe sometime in future I’ll be back there "
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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Intensive Course Mini Group25 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from593€564€ / week More
Intensive Course Mini Group
25 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
593€564€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 593 564 | 1125 1069 | 1658 1576 | 2190 2081 | 2722 2586 | 3255 3093 | 3787 3598 | 4320 4104 | 4852 4610 | 5384 5115 | 6449 6127 |
| Price in US$ | 631 | 1197 | 1764 | 2330 | 2896 | 3463 | 4028 | 4595 | 5161 | 5727 | 6860 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 12:40 - 15:50
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 12:40 - 15:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Afternoon/Evening Course 1212 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from192€183€ / week More
Afternoon/Evening Course 12
12 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
192€183€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 767 729 | -- | 1121 1065 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2178 2070 |
| Price in US$ | 816 | 1193 | 2317 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2-3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:00
Possible course durations
4, 6, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Afternoon/Evening Course 66 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from117€112€ / week More
Afternoon/Evening Course 6
6 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
117€112€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 467 444 | -- | 670 637 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1270 1207 |
| Price in US$ | 497 | 713 | 1351 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
1-2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:00
Possible course durations
4, 6, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One-to-One Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from495€471€ / week More
One-to-One Lessons 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
495€471€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 495 471 | 990 941 | 1485 1411 | 1980 1881 | 2475 2352 | 2970 2822 | 3465 3292 | 3960 3762 | 4455 4233 | 4950 4703 | 5940 5643 |
| Price in US$ | 527 | 1053 | 1580 | 2106 | 2633 | 3159 | 3686 | 4212 | 4739 | 5265 | 6318 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 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: 13:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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One-to-One Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from990€941€ / week More
One-to-One Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
990€941€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 990 941 | 1980 1881 | 2970 2822 | 3960 3762 | 4950 4703 | 5940 5643 | 6930 6584 | 7920 7524 | 8910 8465 | 9900 9405 | 11880 11286 |
| Price in US$ | 1053 | 2106 | 3159 | 4212 | 5265 | 6318 | 7371 | 8424 | 9477 | 10530 | 12636 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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: 13:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
One-to-One Lessons 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from1485€1411€ / week More
One-to-One Lessons 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
1485€1411€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1485 1411 | 2970 2822 | 4455 4233 | 5940 5643 | 7425 7054 | 8910 8465 | 10395 9876 | 11880 11286 | 13365 12697 | 14850 14108 | 17820 16929 |
| Price in US$ | 1580 | 3159 | 4739 | 6318 | 7898 | 9477 | 11057 | 12636 | 14216 | 15795 | 18954 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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: 13:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Two-to-One Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from342€325€ / week More
Two-to-One Lessons 10
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
342€325€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 342 325 | 684 650 | 1026 975 | 1368 1300 | 1710 1625 | 2052 1950 | 2394 2275 | 2736 2600 | 3078 2925 | 3420 3249 | 4104 3899 |
| Price in US$ | 364 | 728 | 1092 | 1456 | 1819 | 2183 | 2547 | 2911 | 3274 | 3638 | 4366 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 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: 13:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Two-to-One Lessons 10" at Cultura Italiana
Urs
"The private lessons were primarily focussed on speaking Italian. This proved to be very motivating and remains a vivid memory."
Additional information for all courses
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Two-to-One Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from685€651€ / week More
Two-to-One Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
685€651€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 685 651 | 1370 1302 | 2055 1953 | 2740 2603 | 3425 3254 | 4110 3905 | 4795 4556 | 5480 5206 | 6165 5857 | 6850 6508 | 8220 7809 |
| Price in US$ | 729 | 1458 | 2186 | 2915 | 3643 | 4372 | 5101 | 5829 | 6558 | 7286 | 8743 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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: 13:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Two-to-One Lessons 3030 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from1027€976€ / week More
Two-to-One Lessons 30
30 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
1027€976€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1027 976 | 2054 1952 | 3081 2927 | 4108 3903 | 5135 4879 | 6162 5854 | 7189 6830 | 8216 7806 | 9243 8781 | 10270 9757 | 12324 11708 |
| Price in US$ | 1093 | 2185 | 3278 | 4370 | 5462 | 6555 | 7647 | 8739 | 9832 | 10924 | 13109 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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: 13:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Language Plus Activity
Intensive Course & Cooking25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from499€475€ / week More
Intensive Course & Cooking
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
499€475€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 499 475 | 937 891 | 1376 1308 | 1814 1724 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 531 | 997 | 1464 | 1930 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Cultura Italiana include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Student opinions about Cultura Italiana, Bologna
4.5
Overall school rating of
Cultura Italiana, Bologna
Cultura Italiana, Bologna
41 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
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Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
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Accommodation
Homestay
Shared Flat (apartment)
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (7 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
Students 50+ years (29 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Sabine
69 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Really everything in this school: Cultura Italiana, is wonderful!
The teachers, the director, the teaching -grammar and conversation intertwine-, the atmosphere, the friendliness, the relaxedness, the voluntary classes and the leisure activities, simply excellent!!!!
I had a rich and happy time there and hope to come back next year :)”
Details of the review
Other comments I think I said everything at the beginning. In any case, the school is highly recommended. But it is not quite true that mainly older people attend this school. There were a lot of young people there.
But I found the mixture of generations and nationalities very good.
Course: Intensive Course [Italienisch] - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Jul. 2022 by Sabine Mbarga
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nadia
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Great teaching! Lovely people, so helpful and friendly. Perfect sized city for a student, beautiful and full of people to meet. Easy to practice Italian with students and teachers. Interesting topics that kept classes enjoyable and full of laughter. Amazing location - in the heart of town yet not full of tourists.”
“Classrooms were hot.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Jul. 2021 by Nadia Sorabji Stewart
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marie-cécile
60 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Super fun, safe school, fine, knowledgeable teachers and nice students of all ages and from all kinds of countries. Instructive social activities, super centrally located. You are seen and not just one of many students.”
“I had brought a computer because there would be an e-learning platform. Had assumed to be able to practice extra on that, but did not receive any information/explanation on that. All the teaching was on paper. During class and for doing the homework assignments.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 17. Apr. 2023 by Marie-Cécile de Bont-Louman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ursula
51 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The special feature is the varied afternoon programme. This is very attractive for solo travellers. I would like to emphasise the hike, where you can easily get into (Italian) conversation with other participants.”
“All the teachers go to great lengths and are very friendly. However, some of them are not entirely professional, but conduct the lessons as an average person without teacher training would.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course [Italienisch] - 1 week
Review date: 3. Apr. 2024 by Ursula Barth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Claus
65 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very well located, very good teachers who are very well trained in didactics and methodology, computers, etc. are used sensibly, group size appropriate, afternoon activities (lessons, etc.) offered every day.”
“Cookery course did not take place, facilities in the school were rather uninviting, criteria for grading were not transparent to me, oral evaluation before lessons only very superficial.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Was very successful, discount yes, necessary? Very demanding, grammatical topics very specific, but in-depth.
Course: Intensive Course [Italian] + Ü60 Rabatt - 1 week
Review date: 2. Dec. 2024 by Claus Röhrig
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Monika
69 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Extremely nice, highly committed teachers; appreciative, motivating interaction regardless of the age of the students; they offer an ‘activity’ (grammar lesson) or activity every afternoon.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Aug. 2024 by Monika Schulte
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jürgen
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“It was very good and I would always recommend it. As I booked a bit late, I had a host who lived a bit further away, which was difficult in the heat, but doable, all in all great”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 27. Jun. 2024 by Jürgen Von Stein-Lausnitz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Urs
74 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The high level of expertise of the teachers in teaching the Italian language and increasing the enjoyment of the Italian language and bringing it to life.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The private lessons were primarily focussed on speaking Italian. This proved to be very motivating and remains a vivid memory.
Other comments Together with my partner, we took private lessons for two hours each day. So unfortunately I can't answer the questions above correctly.
Course: Two-to-One Lessons 10 - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2024 by Urs Staub
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kyoko
64 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teaching approach was very good.
I felt that they were thinking constantly about how to make the class enjoyable.”
“I suggest a little more improvement in the general cleanliness of the facility (e.g. restrooms).”
Insider tip: “I would recommend it.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The private lesson was great because it gave me a chance to talk about issues that I couldn't discuss in class ( because there were several of us in the class). It gave me a lot of confidence for the future.
Other comments The principal was also nice, calm and gentle.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2022 by Kyoko Tonomura
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jutta
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The commitment and professionalism of the teachers. The happy, international and friendly atmosphere”
Insider tip: “Take all offers with you”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 21. Oct. 2019 by Jutta Meutzner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Christine
35 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Nice people, really good atmosphere, a lot of fun in the lessons, they only speak Italian with you.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 4. Apr. 2022 by Christine Lothmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Erna Ida
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice atmosphere, stringent lessons and yet light-hearted, very reliable and flexible”
“Rooms are a bit cramped”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I am completely satisfied, very effective
Course: Intensive Course [Italienisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Apr. 2024 by Erna Ida Koerber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Michal
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Everyone was very nice and competent. I can recommend the school.”
“The sanitary facilities should be improved and extended.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Nov. 2023 by Michal Kotrc
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Peter
64 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Communication classes very good. Teachers mostly good and nice.”
“Too many students in one class. Distribution and size of rooms.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. May. 2022 by Peter Schwenck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ingrid
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The environment and the teachers were very nice”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 2. Aug. 2022 by Ingrid Stohrer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Evi
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Empathetic, enthusiastic, motivated teachers.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Intensive, demanding, challenging.
Course: Intensive Course [Italienisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Mar. 2025 by Evi Böhm
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Elmar
67 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very friendly teachers and school management.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Oct. 2021 by Elmar Morscher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sylvie
70 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Friendly, relaxed atmosphere”
“Grammar exercises in the afternoon were done in a room with two different groups, which made it difficult to concentrate.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: You have to be ready to jump on the bandwagon if you're only going for a week.
Course: Intensive Course [Italien] - 1 week
Review date: 10. Apr. 2025 by Sylvie Nemitz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ursula
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher and the atmosphere”
Insider tip: “It is a good idea to bring a tablet, so you can write without paper.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 26. Jun. 2023 by Ursula Menke
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Vania
63 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Good location and atmosphere.”
“The schedule is subject to change, some teachers are not so good, and the classrooms are inadequate.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. May. 2023 by Vania Somavilla
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Cultura Italiana
Accreditations and Quality seals
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Cultura Italiana and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1980
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20% |
| Switzerland | 15% |
| Japan | 13% |
| England | 12% |
| France | 9% |
| USA | 9% |
| Netherlands | 8% |
| Sweden | 8% |
| Spain | 6% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Turkey | 2% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 2.970297029703% |
| 18-24 years | 21.782178217822% |
| 25-34 years | 37.623762376238% |
| 35-50 years | 12.871287128713% |
| >50 years | 24.752475247525% |
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 85
Throughout the year: 60
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 29 years
Throughout the year: 33 years
Information for all courses offered by Cultura Italiana
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 49 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 21 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.
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 21 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.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport:
50 € one way
100 € return (both ways)
100 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Bologna and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Bologna page. For flight comparisons to Bologna, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Walking tours in the city, hiking on the hills, extra conversation classes, conferences.
Adults - Paid activities
Aperitivo.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | | 1 km |
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
14 ratings Single room, No meals 
Shared bathroom
from
157 €/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
14 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
157 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 157 | 314 | 471 | 628 | 785 | 942 | 1099 | 1256 | 1570 | 1884 | 157 |
| Price in US$ | 176 | 352 | 528 | 704 | 879 | 1055 | 1231 | 1407 | 1758 | 2110 | 176 |
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
Half-board catering: additional EUR 132 per week.
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.
Price extra night
36 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
85
Student comments about Homestay
Sylvie
"
Room with window overlooking inner courtyard, so it's quiet"
Monika
"The location 5 minutes walk from the school was great! However, there was noise almost all night long (loud restaurant guests on the street, noisy late-night sweepers, sweepers - the last one at 2.30am every night); the landlady was very nice, but it was initially unclear whether I was allowed to use the kitchen - e.g. the fridge - and sit at the kitchen table or not due to a language barrier. Things became more relaxed in the second week and we did things together."
Ruth
"Landlady was very nice and helpful."
Ursula
"Very good, the woman was very open and we talked often."
Marie-Cécile
"The owner was very strict. I felt like I had to walk on eggshells. I chose this form to be able to speak/practise Italian, but the woman was mostly in her room, returned me that she didn't understand any of my Italian at all when we spoke or started talking French. Next time, I will rather opt for a shared flat anyway."
Sabine
"A very nice Italian woman who always made me feel welcomed. Due to a train delay, I arrived more than 4 hours late.
I had corresponded with her and she wrote: I am at home, I will cook you spaghetti! So nice!!!"
Nadia
"Lovely lady, incredibly generous and like a nanna to me while I was staying there."
Jutta
"The landlady was very friendly and supportive. I catered for myself."
Independent flat 1 rating Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
600 €/ week Show more
Independent flat
1 rating
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
600 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 600 | 1200 | 1800 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 4200 | 4800 | 6000 | 7200 | 600 |
| Price in US$ | 672 | 1344 | 2016 | 2688 | 3359 | 4031 | 4703 | 5375 | 6718 | 8062 | 672 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices range from EUR 500 to EUR 600 per week.
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
Private bathroom
Included
Includes
Kitchen, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Shared flat
For the summer, only limited places left!
8 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
157 €/ week Show more
Shared flat
For the summer, only limited places left!
8 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
157 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 157 | 314 | 471 | 628 | 785 | 942 | 1099 | 1256 | 1570 | 1884 | 157 |
| Price in US$ | 176 | 352 | 528 | 704 | 879 | 1055 | 1231 | 1407 | 1758 | 2110 | 176 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Half-board catering: additional EUR 132 per week.
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.
Price extra night
36 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
14 minutes walking (average reported by 5 former students).
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
30
Shared flat
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
8 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
110 €/ week Show more
Shared flat
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
8 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
110 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 110 | 220 | 330 | 440 | 550 | 660 | 770 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 110 |
| Price in US$ | 124 | 247 | 370 | 493 | 616 | 739 | 863 | 986 | 1232 | 1478 | 124 |
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
Half-board catering: additional EUR 132 per week.
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.
Price extra night
30 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Optional at 27€
Distance from school
15 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
30
Student comments about Shared flat
Erna Ida
"Without meals, but use of kitchen, no great interest in the guest, was my impression; communication in advance not entirely satisfactory. But friendly. "
Questions and answers about Cultura Italiana
- What is the exact difference between your shared flats and host families and which accommodation is suitable for a 50 year old student?“Shared apartments are student-only apartments. They are reserved' for students aged 18 to 30, as this type of accommodation is very basic and not really suitable for older students.
In the host families, students would have their own single room and private bathroom (if desired) with an Italian lady or man living alone.”Beatrice, from Cultura Italiana Bologna - Dec 19, 2022
FAQ about Cultura Italiana, Bologna
- Does the school offer activities?“Yes! Here are some examples: walks in the city, hiking in the hills, extra conversation classes, lectures, aperitifs, cooking classes...”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 17, 2025
- What is the average age of participants?“The average age depends on the selected course: the Intensive course is open to all students over 17 yo (at any level, the school will divide students by language level).
The average age is higher than the standard, with over 30% enrolled students aged over 30 (2025). ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 18, 2025 - Do I have to take a level test before I start the course?“Yes, if you are not a complete beginner we will send you a level test upon enrollment, so that we can place you in the right group.”Beatrice, Administration from Cultura Italiana - Sep 21, 2023
- What is the number of students per class at Cultura Italiana?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Cultura Italiana varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons 10) to 12 students (Intensive Course)
- Which countries are students of Cultura Italiana from?The highest Nationality percentage at Cultura Italiana comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (15%) and Japan (13%).
- Cultura Italiana offers courses for which ages?Cultura Italiana offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 29 during the summer and 33 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Cultura Italiana
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Cultura Italiana Scuola Di Lingua Centro Di Cultura Italiana | Tax registration ID: IT04258110370
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which 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)
Europe: 50 €
, North America: 70 €
, South America: 70 €
, Asia: 70 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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