Cultura ItalianaBologna, Italy
- Excellent rating of student apartments (4.6/5.0)
- Top rated social activities (4.6/5.0)
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- E-learning platform.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
- School currently has special offers.Details
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.
- The language school Cultura Italiana was founded in Bologna, Italy in 1980.
- Legal name / parent company: Cultura Italiana Scuola Di Lingua Centro Di Cultura Italiana
- Tax registration ID: IT04258110370
Italian Courses
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Price at school Our price | 330 314 | 605 575 | 880 836 | 1155 1098 | 1705 1620 | 1980 1881 | 5555 5278 | 8305 7890 | 11055 10503 | 12430 11809 | 230 219 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The Intensive Course consists of 25 lessons of 45 minutes per week in a group (23 lessons in the classroom plus 2 lessons for the test and curricular exercises). The courses are convenient in cost-benefit. Practical communication courses enable students to reach a solid grasp of the language in a short time. You learn to use the Italian language, how to speak and understand, as well as to read and write.
The first part of the Italian lesson is devoted to the language structure, the use of grammar and vocabulary. The second part of the lesson is dedicated to Italian language expression and communication. This second part of the lesson is most effective when done in Italy where the total immersion creates the necessity to understand and to be understood in Italian. Learning just grammar and vocabulary can be done without ever coming to Italy.
Class schedule
Intensive Italian language courses are held in the morning from 9:00 to 12:20, or from 10:50 to 14:10, or in the afternoon from 12:40 to 15:50, all with 20-minute coffee breaks.
One afternoon conversation lesson is provided once a week for all levels. Language classes are usually in the morning, in order to help the students’ concentration. Lower level classes are in the morning, intermediate and higher classes are in the late morning or afternoon. Less concentration, but more sleep in the morning!
After the lessons
After classes there is a programme of visits, walks, meetings, aperitivos and events all around the city enabling students to meet and chat with Italian people outside of school.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 12:40 - 15:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school Our price | 539 513 | 1023 972 | 1507 1432 | 1991 1892 | 2475 2352 | 2959 2812 | 3443 3271 | 3927 3731 | 4411 4191 | 4895 4651 | 5863 5570 |
The Intensive Course consists of 25 lessons of 45 minutes per week in a group (23 lessons in the classroom plus 2 lessons for the test and curricular exercises). The courses are convenient in cost-benefit. Practical communication courses enable students to reach a solid grasp of the language in a short time. You learn to use the Italian language, how to speak and understand, as well as to read and write.
The first part of the Italian lesson is devoted to the language structure, the use of grammar and vocabulary. The second part of the lesson is dedicated to Italian language expression and communication. This second part of the lesson is most effective when done in Italy where the total immersion creates the necessity to understand and to be understood in Italian. Learning just grammar and vocabulary can be done without ever coming to Italy.
Class schedule
Intensive Italian language courses are held in the morning from 9:00 to 12:20, or from 10:50 to 14:10, or in the afternoon from 12:40 to 15:50, all with 20-minute coffee breaks.
One afternoon conversation lesson is provided once a week for all levels. Language classes are usually in the morning, in order to help the students’ concentration. Lower level classes are in the morning, intermediate and higher classes are in the late morning or afternoon. Less concentration, but more sleep in the morning!
After the lessons
After classes there is a programme of visits, walks, meetings, aperitivos and events all around the city enabling students to meet and chat with Italian people outside of school.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 12:40 - 15:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 697 663 | -- | 1019 969 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1980 1881 |
The afternoon-evening courses are suited for those living in Italy for a long period or for those who are working or studying in university. The classes are generally held in organised groups in the afternoons or evenings but it is possible to form groups of students also in the mornings.
The teachers at Cultura Italiana Bologna are at service of the students both in the classes and in the evening course (as a waiter in a restaurant, traditional or vegetarian) they respond to the various necessities of the students. In the classes there is not a unique menu, but there are many options. In the evening course the classes are even more dynamic because the students or professionals that participate in that course have to communicate in Italian from the first day, for university or for work.
The teacher follows the method, rhythm and learning habits of both the students, stimulating and correcting the abilities of the person that approaches or deepens his or her communication skills in our beautiful language. These courses are suited for professionals or students that need to use Italian and reside in Italy for a long time span.
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:00
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 425 404 | -- | 609 579 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1155 1098 |
The afternoon-evening courses are suited for those living in Italy for a long period or for those who are working or studying in university. The classes are generally held in organised groups in the afternoons or evenings but it is possible to form groups of students also in the mornings.
The teachers at Cultura Italiana Bologna are at service of the students both in the classes and in the evening course (as a waiter in a restaurant, traditional or vegetarian) they respond to the various necessities of the students. In the classes there is not a unique menu, but there are many options. In the evening course the classes are even more dynamic because the students or professionals that participate in that course have to communicate in Italian from the first day, for university or for work.
The teacher follows the method, rhythm and learning habits of both the students, stimulating and correcting the abilities of the person that approaches or deepens his or her communication skills in our beautiful language. These courses are suited for professionals or students that need to use Italian and reside in Italy for a long time span.
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 | 3150 2993 | 3600 3420 | 4500 4275 | 5400 5130 | 450 428 |
Individual tuition intensifies rapid learning. The teachers devote themselves to the specific learning needs of the student. The student has the right to choose subjects for study (for e.g.: art, literature, music, poetry, history, Italian cultural and social life, business, etc).
The teacher follows the method, rhythm and learning habits of the student, stimulating and correcting the own abilities of the person that approaches or deepens their communication skills in the beautiful language.
The teachers at Cultura Italiana Bologna are at service of the students both in the classes and individual courses (as a waiter in a restaurant, traditional or vegetarian) they respond to the various necessities of the students. In the classes there is not a unique menu, but there are many options. In the individual courses the classes are shaped around the student that will start communicating in Italian from the first day. These courses are suited for professionals or students that need to learn in a short time span.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
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Price at school Our price | 900 855 | 1800 1710 | 2700 2565 | 3600 3420 | 4500 4275 | 5400 5130 | 6300 5985 | 7200 6840 | 9000 8550 | 10800 10260 | 900 855 |
Individual tuition intensifies rapid learning. The teachers devote themselves to the specific learning needs of the student. The student has the right to choose subjects for study (for e.g.: art, literature, music, poetry, history, Italian cultural and social life, business, etc).
The teacher follows the method, rhythm and learning habits of the student, stimulating and correcting the own abilities of the person that approaches or deepens their communication skills in the beautiful language.
The teachers at Cultura Italiana Bologna are at service of the students both in the classes and individual courses (as a waiter in a restaurant, traditional or vegetarian) they respond to the various necessities of the students. In the classes there is not a unique menu, but there are many options. In the individual courses the classes are shaped around the student that will start communicating in Italian from the first day. These courses are suited for professionals or students that need to learn in a short time span.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 1350 1283 | 2700 2565 | 4050 3848 | 5400 5130 | 6750 6413 | 8100 7695 | 9450 8978 | 10800 10260 | 13500 12825 | 16200 15390 | 1350 1283 |
Individual tuition intensifies rapid learning. The teachers devote themselves to the specific learning needs of the student. The student has the right to choose subjects for study (for e.g.: art, literature, music, poetry, history, Italian cultural and social life, business, etc).
The teacher follows the method, rhythm and learning habits of the student, stimulating and correcting the own abilities of the person that approaches or deepens their communication skills in the beautiful language.
The teachers at Cultura Italiana Bologna are at service of the students both in the classes and individual courses (as a waiter in a restaurant, traditional or vegetarian) they respond to the various necessities of the students. In the classes there is not a unique menu, but there are many options. In the individual courses the classes are shaped around the student that will start communicating in Italian from the first day. These courses are suited for professionals or students that need to learn in a short time span.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 311 296 | 622 591 | 933 887 | 1244 1182 | 1555 1478 | 1866 1773 | 2177 2069 | 2488 2364 | 3110 2955 | 3732 3546 | 311 296 |
Two people of the same level can choose to have lessons together. The period and length can be arranged by the two students themselves. This two-person tuition intensifies rapid learning because teachers can devote themselves to the specific learning needs of the students. The two students have the right to choose the subjects for study (for e.g.: art, literature, music, poetry, history, Italian cultural and social life, business, etc).
The teacher follows the method, rhythm and learning habits of both the students, stimulating and correcting the abilities of the person that approaches or deepens their communication skills in our beautiful language.
The teachers at Cultura Italiana Bologna are at service of the students both in the classes and in the two-person course (as a waiter in a restaurant, traditional or vegetarian) they respond to the various necessities of the students. In the classes there is not a unique menu, but there are many options. In the two-person course the classes are shaped around the two students that will start communicating in Italian from the first day. These courses are suited for professionals or students that need to learn in a short time span.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 623 592 | 1246 1184 | 1869 1776 | 2492 2368 | 3115 2960 | 3738 3552 | 4361 4143 | 4984 4735 | 6230 5919 | 7476 7103 | 623 592 |
Two people of the same level can choose to have lessons together. The period and length can be arranged by the two students themselves. This two-person tuition intensifies rapid learning because teachers can devote themselves to the specific learning needs of the students. The two students have the right to choose the subjects for study (for e.g.: art, literature, music, poetry, history, Italian cultural and social life, business, etc).
The teacher follows the method, rhythm and learning habits of both the students, stimulating and correcting the abilities of the person that approaches or deepens their communication skills in our beautiful language.
The teachers at Cultura Italiana Bologna are at service of the students both in the classes and in the two-person course (as a waiter in a restaurant, traditional or vegetarian) they respond to the various necessities of the students. In the classes there is not a unique menu, but there are many options. In the two-person course the classes are shaped around the two students that will start communicating in Italian from the first day. These courses are suited for professionals or students that need to learn in a short time span.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 934 888 | 1868 1775 | 2802 2662 | 3736 3550 | 4670 4437 | 5604 5324 | 6538 6212 | 7472 7099 | 9340 8873 | 11208 10648 | 934 888 |
Two people of the same level can choose to have lessons together. The period and length can be arranged by the two students themselves. This two-person tuition intensifies rapid learning because teachers can devote themselves to the specific learning needs of the students. The two students have the right to choose the subjects for study (for e.g.: art, literature, music, poetry, history, Italian cultural and social life, business, etc).
The teacher follows the method, rhythm and learning habits of both the students, stimulating and correcting the abilities of the person that approaches or deepens their communication skills in our beautiful language.
The teachers at Cultura Italiana Bologna are at service of the students both in the classes and in the two-person course (as a waiter in a restaurant, traditional or vegetarian) they respond to the various necessities of the students. In the classes there is not a unique menu, but there are many options. In the two-person course the classes are shaped around the two students that will start communicating in Italian from the first day. These courses are suited for professionals or students that need to learn in a short time span.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
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Price in € | 466 443 | 877 834 | 1288 1224 | 1699 1615 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Italian language course + Cooking lessons is the intensive Italian language course (25 lessons per week) + 2 cooking classes (each class lasts 3 hours).
Italian classes: Students learn the forms and rules of the language with particular care given to usage and expression.
Cooking classes: 2 meetings per week. At the end of the lesson you can taste the food you have prepared during the course.
Information for all courses offered by Cultura Italiana
01 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 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
Cultura Italiana
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: 6Number of public PC workstations: 4Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
100 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Cooking | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
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Price in € | 157 | 314 | 471 | 628 | 785 | 942 | 1099 | 1256 | 1570 | 1884 | 157 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Half-board catering: additional EUR 132 per week.
In the homestay, students will live with an Italian family (please note, the school's definition of family includes single people). Usually, all the accommodations are located in the city centre or near, from 5 to 25 minutes walking distance from school. The students will have their own single room, use of the kitchen and in some cases, a private bathroom.
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Price in € | 600 | 1200 | 1800 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 4200 | 4800 | 6000 | 7200 | 600 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices range from EUR 480 to EUR 600 per week.
Independent flat, fully equipped.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 157 | 314 | 471 | 628 | 785 | 942 | 1099 | 1256 | 1570 | 1884 | 157 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Half-board catering: additional EUR 132 per week.
Students will live with other students from the school also attending the course. Usually, all the accommodations are located in the city center or near, from 5 to 25 minutes walking distance from school. The students will have their own single room, use of the kitchen and in some cases, a private bathroom.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 110 | 220 | 330 | 440 | 550 | 660 | 770 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 110 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Half-board catering: additional EUR 132 per week.
Students will live with other students from the school also attending the course. Usually all the accommodations are located in the city center or near, from 5 to 25 minutes walking distance from school. The students will have their own single room, use of the kitchen and in some cases, the private bathroom.
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Student opinions about Cultura Italiana, Bologna
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
- 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 most popular accommodation offered by Cultura Italiana?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Cultura Italiana
- Is airport pickup offered by Cultura Italiana?Yes. The school offers pickup from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (50 €)
- 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)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Cultura Italiana?100% of teachers at Cultura Italiana hold a university degree. 80% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- 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%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- 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.