Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
Palermo (Sicily), Italy
Via Cavour, 59 - 90133 Palermo (Sicily) - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Rich cultural programme including guided tours and culinary experiences.
- Top rated social activities4.5
- Palermo (Sicily) is one of the top destinations our students liked most
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Venue: Culturforum Italian Language and Culture is located in Palermo, the capital city of Sicily. The school is housed in a modern building in the centre of Palermo, across the street from a Venetian-Gothic villa and a five-minute walk away from Teatro Massimo, the city’s opera house. The school is a short walk from the port and only fifteen minutes’ walking from the historic city centre.
The school: Originally founded in Cefalù in 2000, the school moved to Palermo in 2020 in order to expand the cultural options for their students. Classes are small at Culturforum and they like it that way. After more than twenty years of growth, while the school has expanded, the classes remain small in order to provide a more personal approach to learning. Culturforum believes in active participation and from the very first class, students will be immersed in the language.
Getting there: Sicily is serviced by three airports: in Palermo, Trapani, and Catania. The Palermo airport is the largest and closest of the three and has several transfer options to Palermo Central Station: train, bus or shared taxi. Travel time from Palermo International Airport (PMO) is around an hour. Public transport transfers are also available from the Trapani and Catania airports though not as frequently.
Italian Courses
General Language
Standard Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
240€228€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 240 228 | 470 447 | 690 656 | 900 855 | 1120 1064 | 1340 1273 | 1560 1482 | 1780 1691 | 2000 1900 | 2220 2109 | 2660 2527 |
| Price in US$ | 260 | 509 | 747 | 974 | 1211 | 1449 | 1687 | 1925 | 2163 | 2401 | 2876 |
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Starting dates For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
13 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
13 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Student comments about "Standard Course" at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
Elena
"Good."
Anna
"Very good."
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Combined Course
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
360€342€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 360 342 | 710 675 | 1050 998 | 1380 1311 | 1720 1634 | 2060 1957 | 2400 2280 | 2740 2603 | 3080 2926 | 3420 3249 | 4100 3895 |
| Price in US$ | 390 | 768 | 1136 | 1493 | 1860 | 2228 | 2595 | 2963 | 3331 | 3698 | 4433 |
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Starting dates For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
13 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
13 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Intensive Course
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
490€466€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 490 466 | 950 903 | 1400 1330 | 1850 1758 | 2300 2185 | 2750 2613 | 3200 3040 | 3650 3468 | 4100 3895 | 4550 4323 | 5450 5178 |
| Price in US$ | 530 | 1028 | 1514 | 2001 | 2487 | 2974 | 3460 | 3947 | 4433 | 4920 | 5893 |
See availability
Starting dates For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
13 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
13 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
This course includes 20 group lessons and 10 individual lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + A Journey Through Italian Movies
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
420€399€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 830 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 455 | 898 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + Andrea Camilleri: From Novel to Film
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
420€399€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 830 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 455 | 898 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + History of Italy from the Unification
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
420€399€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 830 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 455 | 898 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + History of the Italian Language
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
420€399€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 830 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 455 | 898 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + Island of Contrasts: History of Sicily
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
420€399€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 830 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 455 | 898 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + Italy: A Nation of Saints, Sailors and Singers
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
400€380€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 400 380 | 800 760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 433 | 865 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + Let’s Read Some Italian Literature Together
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
420€399€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 830 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 455 | 898 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:10
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:10
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + Sicilian Literature: From 1900 to the Present
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
420€399€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 830 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 455 | 898 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
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20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
420€399€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 830 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 455 | 898 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + The Story of Matter and Colour: The Mosaic
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
420€399€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 830 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 455 | 898 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + Two Worlds Combined: Arabo – Norman Art
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
420€399€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 830 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 455 | 898 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + “I Know Nothing, I Saw Nothing…”: The Mafia
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
420€399€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 830 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 455 | 898 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Online
Online One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
250€238€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2250 2138 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 |
| Price in US$ | 271 | 541 | 811 | 1082 | 1352 | 1622 | 1893 | 2163 | 2433 | 2703 | 3244 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 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 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private
One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
300€285€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 2700 2565 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 |
| Price in US$ | 325 | 649 | 974 | 1298 | 1622 | 1947 | 2271 | 2595 | 2920 | 3244 | 3893 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 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 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Two-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
400€380€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 2800 2660 | 3200 3040 | 3600 3420 | 4000 3800 | 4800 4560 |
| Price in US$ | 433 | 865 | 1298 | 1730 | 2163 | 2595 | 3028 | 3460 | 3893 | 4325 | 5190 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 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 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Business
Italian for Specific Purposes Course
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
490€466€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 490 466 | 940 893 | 1380 1311 | 1800 1710 | 2240 2128 | 2680 2546 | 3120 2964 | 3560 3382 | 4000 3800 | 4440 4218 | 5320 5054 |
| Price in US$ | 530 | 1017 | 1493 | 1947 | 2422 | 2898 | 3374 | 3850 | 4325 | 4801 | 5752 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 10 specialist teaching lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Specialty Courses
Course for Teachers
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Offer!from
380€361€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 380 361 | 740 703 | 1080 1026 | 1420 1349 | 1760 1672 | 2100 1995 | 2440 2318 | 2780 2641 | 3120 2964 | 3460 3287 | 4140 3933 |
| Price in US$ | 411 | 801 | 1168 | 1536 | 1903 | 2271 | 2639 | 3006 | 3374 | 3741 | 4477 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Culturforum Italian Language and Culture include
- 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
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Student opinions about Culturforum Italian Language and Culture, Palermo (Sicily)
4.7
Overall school rating of
Culturforum Italian Language and Culture, Palermo (Sicily)
Culturforum Italian Language and Culture, Palermo (Sicily)
15 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6
Facilities
4.2
Social activities
4.5
Organisation
4.5
Course
Quality of teaching
4.5
Value for money
4.6
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
5.0
Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
4.6
Students 50+ years (9 ratings)
4.7
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Anna
67 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very devoted, supportive and skillful teachers. Do their most to help us understand and express ourselves in Italian. Spreading a good and comforting feeling at school. We are encouraged to talk about and share our own backgrounds and experiences and compare it with life in Italy and other countries. Small classes with different levels of knowledge of Italian let us talk a lot and practice. Good exercises.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good.
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. Apr. 2024 by Anna Källström
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Elena
43 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Reception and getting to know each other on the first day, another placement test, participants tended to be adults, shared room, city tour and especially great - the cookery course!!! (Even though I'm cooking a lot at the moment), very friendly staff.”
“Location at a noisy crossroads and no insulation with windows - very disruptive during lessons. Organisation was a bit chaotic.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good.
Other comments Vittoria knows Palermo very well and can tell you a lot about it.
Course: Standard Course [Italienisch] - 1 week
Review date: 31. Oct. 2024 by Elena Bagnjuk
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Peter
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Competent, nice and very hard-working teachers. There are small learning groups, the lessons are backed up with good material and there was also a good team spirit. The afternoon activities were also exciting and very interesting!”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course [Italienisch] - 1 week
Review date: 3. Apr. 2024 by Peter Gries
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Eline
46 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very friendly people. Competent teacher. Entertaining and informative lessons. Excellent location of the school. School deals flexibly (positively) with personal requests and wishes. If possible, of course.”
Details of the review
Course: Combined Course [Italienisch] - 1 week
Review date: 7. Nov. 2023 by Eline Völzing
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Brigitte
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I really enjoyed the lessons. The teachers are very motivated and responsive to the students. There is a humorous and informal atmosphere. I would attend this school again.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course [Italienisch] - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2024 by Brigitte Kessler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Carolin
36 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The groups are small and divided appropriately according to language level
very nice teachers (very familiar)
The excursions are very varied (but also expensive)”
“I haven't made much progress in my learning, I've even been bored in the last few days. In addition, there were hardly any explicit grammar lessons. I was used to something different from my previous course.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. May. 2024 by Carolin Jaeckel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Katharina
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very friendly, pleasant atmosphere, warm, humorous teachers who are very skilful pedagogically and "supportively challenging".”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course [Italienisch] - 1 week
Review date: 3. Apr. 2024 by Katharina Kegler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Armin
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Individual lessons”
“None”
Details of the review
Course: One-to-One Lessons - 1 week
Review date: 5. May. 2024 by Armin Sieber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Culturforum Italian Language and Culture compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
Accreditations and Quality seals
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2000
General school facilities
Library
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 23% |
| USA | 20% |
| France | 10% |
| Sweden | 9% |
| England | 7% |
| Switzerland | 6% |
| Other nationalities | 25% |
Average number of students
In summer: 15
Throughout the year: 25
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 40 years
Information for all courses offered by Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
Lesson duration
60 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 30 €. 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, 06 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, 06 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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Walking tour of Palermo.
Adults - Paid activities
- Monte Pellegrino and the cave of the "Santuzza",
- Monreale and the majestic Arabo-Norman cathedral,
- Tour of Cefalù,
- Cooking evenings and wine tasting,
- Discovering street food,
- Visits to archaeological sites and places of cultural and historical interest,
- Films, videos and school meetings.
- Monreale and the majestic Arabo-Norman cathedral,
- Tour of Cefalù,
- Cooking evenings and wine tasting,
- Discovering street food,
- Visits to archaeological sites and places of cultural and historical interest,
- Films, videos and school meetings.
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from Culturforum Italian Language and Culture have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture.
Questions and answers about Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
- Can I take my dog into the classroom?“Yes, dogs are welcome in the classroom as long as they behave quietly. ”Vittoria, Booking manager from - Jun 05, 2024
- What can I expect when I book the 50+ course at the school? Are activities also included?“In the mornings, the school offers a standard Italian course in groups of maximum 8 students (or, on request, a combined course, an intensive course, a professional course or individual lessons). In the afternoons, students can take part in a range of suggested excursions and activities, such as visits to historical and archaeological sites, walks in the historic centre of Palermo, film days at the school and much more. Usually, the activities are announced on Mondays during the welcome meeting at school.”Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 27, 2023
FAQ about Culturforum Italian Language and Culture, Palermo (Sicily)
- I am looking for an Italian & Cinema course in Palermo.“Currently (2025), our partner Culturforum Italian Language and Culture in Palermo offers the Italian language course combined with a programme in which you will learn more about the techniques and history of cinema. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 27, 2025
- Is it possible to take a course at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Course, Combined Course, Intensive Course
- What is the number of students per class at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Lessons) to 8 students (Standard Course)
- Which countries are students of Culturforum Italian Language and Culture from?The highest Nationality percentage at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture comes from Germany with a 23% representation, followed by students from USA (20%) and France (10%).
- Culturforum Italian Language and Culture offers courses for which ages?Culturforum Italian Language and Culture offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 40 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:50
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
CULTURFORUM | Tax registration ID: IT07023620821
Visa Documents
Nationals from Russia require a visa to enter and study in Italy.
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
No
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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This course includes 20 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week.