ILS - International Language School (ILS)
- ILS - International Language School is located in the Italian fashion capital of Milan, in northern Italy. The school is housed on the beautiful cobbled streets of the historic city centre, surrounded by cafés, eateries, restaurants, shops and supermarkets, ensuring students have all they need to feel comfortable whilst in Milan. Attractions such as The Duomo Di Milano, Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore, La Scala Opera House and The Diocesano Art Museum, are just some of the many delights that are within walking distance of the school. Students have all the tools needed to create memorable experiences in Milan whilst achieving their language goals. Course selection includes something for adult students of all levels and interests. General programmes are available throughout the whole ...year, taught in groups or privately, with specialised courses in Economists, Fashion, Gastronomy, Sport, Opera and Wine available to the more advanced of students. With over 40 years of teaching Italian as a foreign language, ILS is well prepared and facilitated to teach at all levels. The school's facilities include a movie room, lounge area, snack and drink vending machines, and a student support desk for any questions that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with heating and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. Accommodation in Homestay and Shared Apartments are available through the school.More
- The language school ILS - International Language School was founded in Milan, Italy in 1976.
- Address: Via Disciplini, 5, 20123 - Milan, Italy (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: I.L.S. International Language School SRL
- Tax registration ID: IT09386910153
- Abbreviated name of school: ILS Milan
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by ILS - International Language School
- The school has been sanitised and is regularly cleaned with disinfectant products.
- Disinfectant hand gel is available at the entrance, in the bathrooms, at the snack area and in various spots at the school.
- Staff and teachers have their temperature measured every day upon arriving at work.
- Masks are worn by staff when less than 1.5 meters of distance is not guaranteed.
- Students must wash their hands and/or use hand sanitizer upon arriving at school. They will also wear masks at school when less than 1.5 meters of distance from others is not guaranteed.
- Disinfectant hand gel is available at the entrance, in the bathrooms, at the snack area and in various spots at the school.
- Staff and teachers have their temperature measured every day upon arriving at work.
- Masks are worn by staff when less than 1.5 meters of distance is not guaranteed.
- Students must wash their hands and/or use hand sanitizer upon arriving at school. They will also wear masks at school when less than 1.5 meters of distance from others is not guaranteed.
We are offering online classes.
Accreditations and Quality seals
“Our mission is to ensure that our students not only learn Italian in a stimulating and productive environment but that they also enjoy their overall experience abroad. Our aim is to support the student from their arrival and throughout their course in Milan for an authentic immersion in the Italian language and lifestyle.”–Peter Luntz,Director of ILS - International Language School
Facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Movie room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
16Number of public PC workstations:
3Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Our price includes
- 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
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average age of students
- in summer: 24 years
- throughout the year: 25 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 06 Jan. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 25 Apr. 2021, 01 May 2021, 02 Jun. 2021, 15 Aug. 2021, 01 Nov. 2021, 08 Dec. 2021, 25 Dec. 2021, 26 Dec. 2021.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Italian Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 290 276 | 480 456 | 710 675 | 930 884 | 1162 1104 | 1394 1325 | 1626 1545 | 1858 1766 | 2322 2206 | 2786 2647 | 232 221 |
| Price in US$ | 335 | 554 | 820 | 1073 | 1341 | 1609 | 1876 | 2144 | 2679 | 3214 | 268 |
Supervised afternoon group lessons focus on grammar and vocabulary.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
11 Jan. 2021, 08 Feb. 2021, 08 Mar. 2021, 06 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 28 Jun. 2021, 26 Jul. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 08 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
11 Jan. 2021, 08 Feb. 2021, 08 Mar. 2021, 06 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 28 Jun. 2021, 26 Jul. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 08 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 225 214 | 360 342 | 530 504 | 690 656 | 1034 983 | 1378 1310 | 1722 1636 | 2918 2773 | 2995 2846 | 3900 3705 | 4995 4746 |
| Price in US$ | 260 | 416 | 612 | 796 | 1193 | 1590 | 1987 | 3367 | 3455 | 4499 | 5763 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
11 Jan. 2021, 08 Feb. 2021, 08 Mar. 2021, 06 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 28 Jun. 2021, 26 Jul. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 08 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
11 Jan. 2021, 08 Feb. 2021, 08 Mar. 2021, 06 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 28 Jun. 2021, 26 Jul. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 08 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
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 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 625 594 | 1160 1102 | 1730 1644 | 2290 2176 | 2862 2719 | 3434 3263 | 4006 3806 | 4578 4350 | 5722 5436 | 6866 6523 | 572 544 |
| Price in US$ | 721 | 1339 | 1996 | 2642 | 3302 | 3962 | 4622 | 5282 | 6601 | 7921 | 660 |
Afternoon individual lessons focus on student's specific needs.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
11 Jan. 2021, 08 Feb. 2021, 08 Mar. 2021, 06 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 28 Jun. 2021, 26 Jul. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 08 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
11 Jan. 2021, 08 Feb. 2021, 08 Mar. 2021, 06 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 28 Jun. 2021, 26 Jul. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 08 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:45
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 1650 1568 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1904 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course allows students to learn Italian in class as well as learn the language around Milan with visits to places of interest.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 1200 1140 | 2400 2280 | 3600 3420 | 4800 4560 | 6000 5700 | 7200 6840 | 8400 7980 | 9600 9120 | 12000 11400 | 14400 13680 | 1200 1140 |
| Price in US$ | 1385 | 2769 | 4153 | 5538 | 6922 | 8306 | 9691 | 11075 | 13844 | 16612 | 1385 |
Schedule decided by student.
Each additional lessons is EUR 45.
Each additional lessons is EUR 45.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 800 760 | 1600 1520 | 2400 2280 | 3200 3040 | 4000 3800 | 4800 4560 | 5600 5320 | 6400 6080 | 8000 7600 | 9600 9120 | 800 760 |
| Price in US$ | 923 | 1846 | 2769 | 3692 | 4615 | 5538 | 6461 | 7383 | 9229 | 11075 | 923 |
Schedule decided by student.
Each additional lesson is EUR 45.
Each additional lesson is EUR 45.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 1600 1520 | 3200 3040 | 4800 4560 | 6400 6080 | 8000 7600 | 9600 9120 | 11200 10640 | 12800 12160 | 16000 15200 | 19200 18240 | 1600 1520 |
| Price in US$ | 1846 | 3692 | 5538 | 7383 | 9229 | 11075 | 12921 | 14766 | 18458 | 22149 | 1846 |
Schedule decided by student.
Each additional lesson is EUR 45.
Each additional lesson is EUR 45.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Business
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 1650 1568 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1904 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course teaches students how to write formal letters, concepts of economics, commerce and marketing, how to conduct business meetings, types of investments and invoices.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 6
238 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 238 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 289 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on acquiring specific language skills to handle jobs in the fashion industry.
At the end of the course, students will visit the Armani Silos Fashion Museum.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Language Plus Activity
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 6
333 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 350 333 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 404 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is for students that have an interest in Italian cuisine. Students will work with the most famous Italian recipes and they will enjoy the meals from those recipes at the end of the course.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 238 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 289 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course teaches students specialised Italian related football and the history and tactics from the most famous Italian teams.
At the end of the course, students will visit the Stadio Meazza in San Siro, see the changing rooms and see the A.C. Milan and F.C. Inter museum.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 238 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 289 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course looks at the most important operas by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini and Bellini and analyses them all linguistically and textually.
Includes a visit to the Museo Teatrale alla Scala.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 238 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 289 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course covers traditional winemaking methods and characteristics of Italian wines.
The course will end with a trip to a Milanese enoteca (wine bar).
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 | 35 |
| Price in US$ | 334 | 668 | 1002 | 1336 | 1670 | 2004 | 2338 | 2672 | 3340 | 4008 | 334 | 43 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
46 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 | 35 |
| Price in US$ | 256 | 511 | 766 | 1021 | 1276 | 1531 | 1786 | 2041 | 2551 | 3061 | 256 | 43 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
35 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Single room, No meals
180 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 | 35 |
| Price in US$ | 219 | 438 | 656 | 875 | 1093 | 1312 | 1531 | 1749 | 2186 | 2623 | 219 | 43 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
30 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
25 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
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- What is the best price for a course at ILS - International Language School, Milan?Italian courses at ILS - International Language School start at 214 € for Standard Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is it possible to take a course at ILS - International Language School as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive Course, Standard Course, Combined Course
- What is the number of students per class at ILS - International Language School?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ILS - International Language School varies from 1 students (City Break) to 10 students (Intensive Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at ILS - International Language School?100% of teachers at ILS - International Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- ILS - International Language School offers courses for which ages?ILS - International Language School offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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