Istituto Dante AlighieriMilan, Italy
Pay less than booking at the school
4.7
Overall school rating of Istituto Dante Alighieri, Milan
Ranked #1 of 6 Italian schools in Milan
School
Location of the school
5.0
Facilities
4.1
Social activities
4.2
Organisation
4.7
Course
Quality of teaching
4.9
Value for money
4.7
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
0.0
(0)
Students 18-30 years
4.5
(2)
Students 31-49 years
5.0
(2)
Students 50+ years
4.7
(3)
What we like about the school
- Best rated school in Milan
- Excellent rating of teaching quality (4.9/5.0)
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- One of the oldest Italian schools in Milan founded in 1923
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school
Location: The school is located in the heart of the city, within easy walking distance from 'Duomo' and a few steps from 'Castello Sforzesco'. It is near the railway station (Stazione Nord - Milano Cadorna) and is served by 2 underground lines.
- The language school Istituto Dante Alighieri was founded in Milan, Italy in 1923.
- Legal name / parent company: Istituto Dante Alighieri Milano
- Tax registration ID: P.Iva 06615990964 (tax)
Italian Courses
General Language
Standard Course A ![Popular Italian course]( "Popular Italian course")
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer! from
200€ 190€
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 190 | 370 352 | 520 494 | 650 618 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course includes a guided tour around Milan or a visit to museums, art galleries, exhibitions or monuments.
Standard general Italian courses: grammar and conversation lessons focused also on Italian culture. Communicative method.
Students from all over the world.
The course can include a guided tour around Milan or a visit to museums, art galleries, exhibitions or monuments.
Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Course specific data
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
See starting dates for absolute beginners Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 03 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 03 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Student comments about Standard Course A
Celine
"Great school, lovely teachers and pedagogues, an available and efficient administrative team, I really recommend this school"
Standard Course B
15 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer! from
130€ 124€
Based on the price of 4 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 310 295 | 410 390 | 520 494 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course includes a guided tour around Milan or a visit to museums, art galleries, exhibitions or monuments.
General Italian courses: grammar and conversation lessons focused also on Italian culture. Communicative method.
Students from all over the world.
The course can include a guided tour around Milan or a visit to museums, art galleries, exhibitions or monuments.
Course specific data
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
See starting dates for absolute beginners Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 03 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 03 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
General course schedule
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:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
Morning: 9:00 - 11:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Standard Course A Plus
30 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer! from
525€ 499€
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 525 499 | 990 941 | 1350 1283 | 1750 1663 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course is a combination of the Standard Italian Course A and 10 one-to-one lessons.
General Italian courses + One to One lessons: grammar and conversation lessons focused also on Italian culture. Communicative method.
Students from all over the world.
The course can include a guided tour around Milan or a visit to museums, art galleries, exhibitions or monuments.
Course specific data
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
See starting dates for absolute beginners Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 03 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 03 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
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 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Standard Course A - Long Term
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer! from
142€ 135€
Based on the price of 12 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1700 1615 | 3100 2945 | 4300 4085 | 5300 5035 |
The course is a combination of Standard Italian Course A and 1 group course (80 lessons) on Italian Civilization, History and Art, Italian for Design & Fashion, or Business Italian.
General Italian courses: grammar and conversation lessons focused also on Italian culture.
The course can include a guided tour around Milan or a visit to museums, art galleries, exhibitions or monuments.
Course specific data
Starting dates
2024: 08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 03 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
Possible course durations
12, 24, 36, 48 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Private
One-to-One Course
5 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer! from
230€ 219€
Based on the price of 6 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 470 447 | 700 665 | -- | -- | 1380 1311 | -- | -- | -- | 2250 2138 | -- |
This course helps students focus on their specific language needs.
One-to-One Italian courses: personalized grammar and conversation lessons focused also on Italian culture.
The student can decide the topics of the lessons, time and schedule.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
1 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
2, 3, 6, 10 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Work & Study
Preparatory Course for University
30 lessons per week
|
4 students (max)
Offer! from
438€ 417€
Based on the price of 4 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1750 1663 | -- | 2300 2185 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course is a combination of the Standard Italian Course A and 10 one-to-one lessons focusing on preparing students for studying at an Italian university.
This course prepares for academic life at an Italian-speaking university.
This special university preparation course combines Italian language and academic study skills and will give foreign students a good chance of success in the selection process.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
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: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
4, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
Business
Intensive Business Italian Course
35 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
Offer! from
1280€ 1216€
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 1280 1216 | 2350 2233 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course helps students improve on their business Italian.
Personalized Italian courses: focused on business.
The student can decide the topics of the lessons (like business vocabulary, help for interviews and CV etc). The Italian mother tongue teachers can help you to get ready to work in Italy.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
7 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 - 15:30
Afternoon: 12:30 - 18:15
Morning: 9:00 - 15:30
Afternoon: 12:30 - 18:15
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
One-to-One Business Italian Course
5 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer! from
240€ 228€
Based on the price of 6 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | 750 713 | -- | -- | 1440 1368 | -- | -- | -- | 2350 2233 | -- |
The course helps students improve their business Italian and focus on their specific language needs.
Personalized Italian courses: focused on business.
The student can decide the schedule and topics of the lessons (like business vocabulary, help for interviews and CV etc). The Italian mother tongue teachers can help you to get ready to work in Italy.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
1 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
3, 6, 10 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Preparatory Course for Design & Fashion Schools
30 lessons per week
|
4 students (max)
Offer! from
338€ 322€
Based on the price of 4 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1350 1283 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is a combination of the Standard Italian Course A and 10 specialty lessons focusing on design and fashion.
The student can decide the focus of the lessons. The Italian mother tongue teacher can help the student to prepare to fashion design schools in Milan. The teachers also can help the student to prepare University interviews and exams.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
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:
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
Language Plus Activity
Preparatory Course for Opera Singers & Canto Lirico Students
30 lessons per week
|
5 students (max)
Offer! from
300€ 285€
Based on the price of 4 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 680 646 | 950 903 | 1200 1140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is a combination of the Standard Italian Course B and 10 specialty lessons focusing on singing.
The main goal is to help Opera students and singers to get in touch with Italian Opera. This course will facilitate the reading of Opera librettos in Italian and provide the instruments for a better interpretation of texts.
As there is a wide gap between the Italian language for communication and melodrama, which employs specific stylistic features, the lessons dedicated to the analysis of librettos will be associated with a course in Italian communication.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
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:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Information for all courses offered by Istituto Dante Alighieri
Comments about courses
Individual lessons are 60 minutes.
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024 - 02 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 26 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 12 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024 - 08 Sep 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024 - 02 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 26 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 12 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024 - 08 Sep 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
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.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Tuition
- INCLUDED Course material
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Note: All courses offered by Istituto Dante Alighieri, Milan can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
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Istituto Dante Alighieri
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Accreditations and Quality seals
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:50
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Istituto Dante Alighieri and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Library
Student support desk
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard 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:
1Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Additional comment about facilities of school
Modern classrooms
Television
VCRs
Cassette players
Blackboards
Internet
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 30
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 1
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 1
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Malpensa.
More information about airports around Milan and how to get from the airport to Milan on your own here on our Milan page.
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)
20 €
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.
Leisure activities
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Golf | | 10 km |
| Horse riding | | 10 km |
| Music | | - |
| Skiing | | 70 km |
| Squash | | 1 km |
| Tennis | | 1 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Windsurfing | | 60 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
The school organises monthly activities for the students: aperitivo, city tours, museums, pizzas, school little parties, excursions, dance nights, karaoke etc.
Adults - Paid activities
Entry to museums and to paid activities is at the student's expense.
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Student opinions about Istituto Dante Alighieri, Milan
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Takako
66 years
“The teachers are very competent and excellent in dealing with students from different cultures.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
3.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Course: Standard Course A (Academic Year) - 36 weeks
12. Feb. 2024
Uri
48 years“Great school with great teachers and very welcoming staff.”
“Ex curriculum activities can be improved.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
3.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
2.0
Course: Standard Course A June 12 - June 23 and July 3 - July 21 - 5 weeks
24. Jul. 2023
Celine
36 years“The kindness of the people, the quality of the teaching”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great school, lovely teachers and pedagogues, an available and efficient administrative team, I really recommend this school
Course: Standard Italian Course A - 8 weeks
2. Mar. 2020
Questions and answers about Istituto Dante Alighieri
- I am from Spain but I have never studied Italian before, can I start on a date that is not for absolute beginners?“A Spaniard who has never studied Italian before is never considered an "absolute beginner" because Spanish and Italian are very similar languages, sharing the same Latin origin and the same grammatical structure. Moreover, they have many similar words and a high degree of lexical similarity. Therefore, a native speaker of Spanish can understand and learn Italian more easily than other more distant languages, such as English or German.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 06, 2024
FAQ about Istituto Dante Alighieri,
- What is the best price for a course at Istituto Dante Alighieri, Milan?Italian courses at Istituto Dante Alighieri start at 124 € for Standard Course B course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is it possible to take a course at Istituto Dante Alighieri as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Course A, Standard Course B, Standard Course A Plus
- What is the number of students per class at Istituto Dante Alighieri?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Istituto Dante Alighieri varies from 1 students (One-to-One Course) to 12 students (Standard Course A)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Istituto Dante Alighieri?100% of teachers at Istituto Dante Alighieri hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Istituto Dante Alighieri from?The highest Nationality percentage at Istituto Dante Alighieri comes from USA with a 12% representation, followed by students from Korea (10%) and France (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Istituto Dante Alighieri offers courses for which ages?Istituto Dante Alighieri offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.
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