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L'Italiano PorticandoTurin, Italy

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

162 students - overall rating
Via Pietro Micca, 20, 2nd floor - 10122 Turin - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free extra-curricular activities.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Homestay accommodation very close to school
  • Additional private lessons are cheaper than in most schools.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 17%
25-34 years 18%
35-50 years 38%
>50 years 22%
The average age outside summer is 12 years higher than in summer.

Location: L'Italiano Porticando Srl is located in Turin in the north-east of Italy. Famous for its beautiful cobblestones streets and varied architecture. Turin is hailed as being one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Italy. L'Italiano Porticando Srl is situated in the pedestrian area of the city's historic centre, with attractions such as the Piazza Solferino, Mastio della Cittadella and the Piazza San Carlo only moments away. Visitors to Turin are kept busy with the multiple museums, shops, restaurants and eateries, all of which can be found within a moments walk from the school, portraying the great history and culture of the city and allowing them to embrace Turin to it's fullest.

Course selection: The school offers an incredible amount of courses, suitable for students of all levels, ranging from Standard Italian, taught in group programmes or privately, to Italian for Business or Italian + (music, literature, architecture, art or cinema). Part-time evening courses are also available along with CILS Exam Preparation courses starting on specific dates throughout the year.

Social and Cultural: The school has an abundance of extra-curricular activities such as cooking workshops, wine tastings, sightseeing tours and visits to local museums for students to enjoy. All activities are organized together with people born and bred in Turin, giving students a fully authentic experience whilst learning Italian in the city.

Accommodation: Accommodation is readily available through the school, with options in Private Apartments, Bed & Breakfasts, Homestays with local families, and local Hotels and Youth Hostels all very popular.

Italian Courses

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General Language
Bildungsurlaub CourseMost Popular Italian course
30 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
In high demand!
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450€428€
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Intensive CoursePopular Italian course
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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300€285€
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Standard Course
15 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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260€247€
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Intensive + Individual
25 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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590€561€
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Standard + Individual
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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450€428€
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Intensive + Architecture
23 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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375€357€
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Intensive + Art
23 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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375€357€
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Intensive + Cinema
23 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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375€357€
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Intensive + History of Turin
23 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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375€357€
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Intensive + Literature
23 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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375€357€
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Italian and Italy's Unification 15
16 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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300€285€
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Italian and Italy's Unification 20
21 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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340€323€
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Italian in Contemporary Turin 15
16 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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300€285€
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Italian in Contemporary Turin 20
21 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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340€323€
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Italian in Italy's Motor City 15
16 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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300€285€
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Italian in Italy's Motor City 20
21 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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340€323€
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Standard + Architecture
18 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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335€319€
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Standard + Art
18 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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335€319€
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Standard + Cinema
18 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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335€319€
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Standard + History of Turin
18 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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335€319€
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Standard + Literature
18 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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335€319€
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Small Group Course 15
15 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
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375€357€
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Small Group Course 20
20 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
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500€475€
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50+ Course
16 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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420€399€
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Evening Course
4 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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41€39€
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Intensive + Conversation
23 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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375€357€
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Standard + Conversation 18
18 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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335€319€
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Junior
Junior Summer Course (16 to 18 years old)
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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350€333€
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Junior Summer Course + Accommodation (16 to 18 years old)
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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700€683€
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Summer City Camp (11 to 15 years old)
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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520€494€
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Private
Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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420€399€
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Private Lessons 15
15 lessons per week
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600€570€
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Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week
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800€760€
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Business
Intensive + Business Italian
25 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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590€561€
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Standard + Business Italian
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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450€428€
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Language Plus Activity
Intensive + Italian Music
23 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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375€357€
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Standard + Italian Music
18 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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335€319€
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Our prices for L'Italiano Porticando include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • 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

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Student opinions about L'Italiano Porticando, Turin

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
L'Italiano Porticando, Turin
162 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Organisation
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Value for money
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Other
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (20 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 31-49 years (34 ratings)
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Students 50+ years (106 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Incredibly warm atmosphere. I felt immediately welcomed, as if I had been there for the umpteenth time. The lessons start at 9.30 am and are very relaxed. There were only four of us in the course and the teacher was very patient with us :-) The classroom was air-conditioned, which was great at 36 degrees, but not a given with the current electricity prices. There was something for everyone at the afternoon events. A great, somehow almost familiar school with very 'colourful', diverse, international students!”
Disliked
“./.”
Insider tip: “Casa Martini ! Absolutely worth it :-)”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 26. Jul. 2022 by Gaby Hagedorn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I am delighted. Everything was perfect. I can only recommend this school. The teachers are of an exceptionally high standard, directly overqualified for a language school, but this benefits the students. Well-balanced lessons - a good mix of speaking, listening and grammar. I made great progress and the guided excursions with Laura were first class. The secretary's office responds to all requests. I would very much like to come back.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Dec. 2023 by Irmingard Schwarz Msc
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“It is a fantastic school, I loved the facilities, I was very grateful that they turned on the heating every day, despite not being very cold days. The atmosphere is wonderful, they had lots of details with the students, like laying Easter eggs and the "Colomba pasquale" another day. The visits, great. The teacher was great and everyone was very friendly.”
Review details
Course: Intensive + Italian Music - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Apr. 2023 by María Asunción Moya Pacho
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers and the management team are great. The rooms are bright, friendly and clean. The school always offers mineral water during class. For free. And every day at 11 o'clock there is a meeting of all students and teachers in the "salone" to drink an espresso or tea, talk to each other and find out about excursions and city tours.”
Insider tip: “The excursion to the Langhe is highly recommended.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good, motivated and motivating teachers. Plus a great management team that takes care of everything and everyone. Always helpful and friendly. Everyone who works there is interested in good, success-oriented teaching. You can learn Italian very well here.
Other comments It's simply a great place to learn Italian.
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2019 by Kornelia Pielmeier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“It is a small, family school with excellent teachers (at least the ones I had). They offer high quality afternoon activities (some free and some for an additional fee). The library, where you can borrow books and DVDs as well as the area for self-study is quite small. However, they allow you to use the classrooms when they are free.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The 50+ course was excellent, only 4 students in class, based on Italian culture and with an excellent teacher. The additional week was also very good. Although with more students (9), another excellent teacher who encouraged to participate in class and the material used was very adequate.
Other comments Being a small school, it is ideal for beginners or an intermediate level. They might not really have the advanced level or they might call it advanced when it really isn't.
Course: Language & Culture 50+ - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Aug. 2019 by Francisco Javier Montalvo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
51 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Support goes far beyond the classroom. The teachers and the secretary's office provide advice on how to optimise your development. They give tips on podcasts etc. on how you can improve after the course with a little initiative or at least - until the next course - not forget everything again.”
Insider tip: “Temporary exhibitions at the Museum of Photography ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: For me, 4 hours a day was a bit much. However, the teacher took my waning attention span into account in the 4th lesson.
Other comments All the staff were very, very helpful. The ‘Italian only rule’ was challenging for beginners but it helps you to progress.
Course: Intensive Course [Italienisch] - 1 week
Review date: 23. Jul. 2024 by Andreas Barner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Everyone at the school spoke Italian and Italian only, which is very challenging for a total beginner, but great if you expect total immersion and need to learn Italian fast. I found teachers's very professorial and the course is very well designed and tough!”
Insider tip: “I booked a 30-hour full immersion course, but due to availability I could only book 25 hours (4 group lessons in the morning + 1 hour with a private tutor in the afternoon). As the course is extremely intensive, I think the deal I got was much better than the one I chose. The private tutor was great at explaining things that I didn't understand and then I still had enough time to rest and study in the evening.”
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Other comments I studied only 1 week at the school. If you want to start speaking Italian, I I would definitely recommend to take at least 2-3 weeks of this intensive course.
Course: Intensive Plus Course - 1 week
Review date: 21. Feb. 2011 by Ieva Broderick
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
35 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The school is wonderful. The teachers are all so nice and highly motivated. The whole atmosphere at the school is very happy and friendly. All the leisure activities were also really good and very interesting.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super beginner course, highly motivated teacher
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Jul. 2024 by Antonia Dering
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
69 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly reception, good atmosphere in all areas: in the classes, during breaks, among the teachers and with the staff in the office. All this encouraged not to switch to the mother tongue.”
Disliked
“Small suggestion: include more audio + video sequences.”
Insider tip: “Take advantage of as many offers as possible!”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The additional courses, conversation + private lessons, were very helpful and are absolutely recommendable.
Course: Standard + Conversation [Italienisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. May. 2023 by Peter Dobler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Our teacher was professional and efficient with her methods. She, from the start, makes everyone feel welcome and energized to be learn. Her assistance throughout the course was superb.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good pace.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Sep. 2024 by Penny Devine
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Really good organization, with passionate and skilled teachers. The course brochure is well done, and the atmosphere was really friendly. Bravo”
Review details
Course: Small Group Course 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Mar. 2023 by André Lavorel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
40 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are very good. Even I stay just for a week. I've already learned a lot. And the location of the accommodation is great”
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Course: Intensive Course [Italian] - 1 week
Review date: 13. Mar. 2023 by Yuen Ching
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
76 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Well run by truly caring administrators. Best teachers I have had in an Italian school. Lovely students. Pleasant facilities.”
Disliked
“Can’t think of anything!”
Insider tip: “If you need anything, ask the administrators. They will do everything possible to make you happy.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Fantastic and meaningful.
Other comments A terrific experience. A wonderful, happy, fun learning experience!
Course: Standard + Cinema - 1 week
Review date: 27. May. 2024 by Rachelle Pachtman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The warmth and friendliness of the staff and the care taken to make sure each student was working to the appropriate level.”
Insider tip: “Hard at first because you are only allowed to speak Italian in school!! Having now been on a course, I have to admit that it is a very effective way of making you understand.”
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Other comments I cannot fault my experience at all. I stayed at a small hotel which is literally five minutes walk away from the school, Le Petit Hotel, which would certainly recommend. the city itself is great, the course was excellent and I met really nice people on my beginners course - I will certainly be going back.
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 18. Jun. 2008 by Helen Miller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
28 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Our teacher Allesandra was great! She put a lot of thought into the tasks and had a good feeling what we need to progress!”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 31. Oct. 2022 by Pia Gertler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
49 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The excellent quality of teaching, the nice teachers, nice facilities, the harmonious atmosphere. In short: everything!”
Review details
Other comments The best school that I have ever visited!
Course: Intensive Plus Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Jan. 2010 by Isabella Georgian
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Ilenja, our teacher, was great. For her, it's a calling, not just a job! The teaching materials were also very good!”
Disliked
“There were no weak points. The rooms are not super modern, but they have charm. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Intensive. A lot of content in a very short time. Nevertheless understandable.
Course: Bildungsurlaub Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. Sep. 2024 by Martin Franz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
74 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The school was one of the best I have been to in Italy. Excellent teaching and varied activity programme.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very worthwhile, excellent teaching.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 17. Apr. 2024 by Brenda Watkinson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The school is very personal and responds to the wishes of the “students”. The cultural offering is top!”
Insider tip: “Participate in as many activities as possible”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Top
Other comments The school is very personal!
Course: Intensive + Individual  - 5 weeks
Review date: 13. May. 2024 by Regina Slongo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
57 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Dedicated teachers with a lot of expertise. Interesting afternoon activities with excellent guidance.”
Review details
Course: Intensive + Individual  - 3 weeks
Review date: 27. Feb. 2023 by Jennifer Song Kündig
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The afternoon programme was great, the warm atmosphere, the overall organisation, the lessons.”
Disliked
“The air conditioning only worked on the last day.”
Insider tip: “The historical excursions.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Aug. 2024 by Sylvia Kaiser-Berger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I really liked the flexibility, the friendliness and the very nice and attentive atmosphere.”
Review details
Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
Review date: 30. May. 2022 by Sibylle Quellhorst
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
68 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Small groups; nice, competent and patient teachers; also otherwise nice and helpful staff”
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Apr. 2024 by Doris Klaiber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
71 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Everything. However, of note was that the proprietors were super friendly and helpful.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 22. May. 2023 by Krystyna McQuinn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
72 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent teachers. After school activities. Positive, inclusive friendly atmosphere.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Oct. 2024 by Colette O’hagan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Organisation / Welcoming atmosphere / Professionalism / Didactic skills of the teachers”
Disliked
“Nothing really”
Insider tip: “The afternoon programme: I did not participate in all the offerings, but there are excursions and other activities a few times a week. ”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: The intensive course was intense but really really worthwhile. I was placed in 'Intermedio' at first, but after the first hours to 'Intermedio avanzato' for the rest of the two weeks. I am very positive about the precise and thoughtful approach of the tutors and organisation.
Other comments Friendly and open atmosphere, balanced and well structured study material and a diversity of forms, exercises and topics to stimulate the learning process.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2022 by Rene Verouden
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“8 students and one teacher - very good!!! A fully motivated and emotional teacher.”
Disliked
“Hardly any digital offers, explanation of Italian terms in English - nice if everyone knows English!”
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Other comments Very nice, motivated teachers with a lot of commitment.
Course: Bildungsurlaub Course - 1 week
Review date: 11. Sep. 2024 by Uwe Franz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
80 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“All the above positive ratings, plus the friendliness and helpfulness of everyone.”
Disliked
“Can't think of anything.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2023 by Suzanne Waller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Very nice and helpful teachers! Practical and well-structured teaching materials.”
Disliked
“Unfortunately, a lot of money for an Italian course in which the teacher spoke neither English nor German and was rather less motivated to teach her language to others. (Not showing up on some days, ending the class early...)”
Insider tip: “Before booking, check if the teacher speaks English or your mother tongue. If not, consider whether it is necessary for you to "communicate more easily" or with Google Translate. ”
Review details
Course: Private Lessons 20 [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Apr. 2022 by Ida Florentina Voigt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
68 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The courses and outings are very well organised. Great fun! Worth repeating!”
Disliked
“Nothing to say”
Insider tip: “Cinema Museum, Egyptian Museum”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good balance between courses and activities
Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
Review date: 5. Sep. 2023 by MARTINE CONTI
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

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Location of the school4.9

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Facilities4.2

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Social activities4.5

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Organisation4.8

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Quality of teaching4.8

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Value for money4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

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Homestay4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

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Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

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Rating: 4.2/5.0

L'Italiano Porticando

“Learning Italian has to be more than learning a language: students have to feel at home while experiencing the language, Turin and Italy. This is our mission.”
Rosaria Costanzo
– 
Rosaria Costanzo
, 
Director of L'Italiano Porticando
Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSEDUITALIAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
95% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:05
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at L'Italiano Porticando and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
2005
Legal name/parent company
L Italiano Porticando srl | Tax registration ID: IT09027290015

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1
Additional comment about facilities of school
Areas for reading. Areas for studying. Areas for watching movies. Hot or cold drinks or snacks can be purchased.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 45
Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Minimum age of students
18 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 2
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 37 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 24%
Germany 23%
England 11%
Switzerland 10%
France 8%
Netherlands 6%
Brazil 4%
Spain 2%
Japan 2%
Turkey 1%
Other nationalities 9%

Information for all courses offered by L'Italiano Porticando

Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

There will be no standard or intensive courses in the week of 28 April, and of 30 June 2025. During these two weeks it is only possible to book individual classes.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 38 €. 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, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025.
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
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Turin Caselle Airport:
66 € one way
130 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Torino Caselle.
More details about airports near Turin and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Turin page. For flight comparisons to Turin, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Brazil 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
150 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
60 €
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cooking1 km
Dancing1 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking40 km
Music4 km
Skiing70 km
Squash1 km
Swimming2 km
Tennis1 km
Yoga5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Twice a week:
- Organised walks in the different parts of Turin's historic city centre
- Museums
- Castles
- Royal residences
- Parks

Once a month:
- Aperitif in the evening
- Lunch together at the end of the month

Adults - Paid activities

- Wine tasting (EUR 25)
- Chocolate tasting (EUR 20-25)
- Cooking classes in a professional cooking school (EUR 120)
- Cultural classes on arts, architecture, cinema, literature, music and Fashion (EUR 25 for 1,5 hours)

Every year, the school organises an excursion to the famous Orange Battle. In July, August and September the school organises full-day excursions to the surroundings of Turin during the weekends (EUR 110).

Junior - Free activities

Not offered.

Junior - Paid activities

Not offered.

Accommodation

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Student Residence
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Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
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Questions and answers about L'Italiano Porticando

  • “It is theoretically possible to start on Tuesdays, provided you are not an absolute beginner. Please note that the price is per week and will not be adjusted if you miss that one day.”
    Rosaria Costanzo, Booking Office from L’Italiano Porticando - Jan 05, 2023
  • “The standard courses are always in the morning. The cultural courses are in the afternoon. However, "History of Turin" is not suitable for beginners.”
    Rosaria Costanzo, Reservations team from L’Italiano Porticando Srl - Apr 11, 2023
  • “The school is normally closed on public holidays. However, the school often offers (depending on the course booked), instead of one day of group lessons, a one-to-one lesson or 2 conversation units to make up for the day. Please contact us about your travel dates and we will check with the school.”
    Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 12, 2024

FAQ about L'Italiano Porticando, Turin

  • “Currently (2024), our partner school L'Italiano Porticando offers evening Italian courses for students of all language levels from the age of 18. ”
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 13, 2024
  • The accommodation Private Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Italiano Porticando
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Bildungsurlaub Course, Intensive Course, Standard Course, Intensive + Individual , Standard + Individual
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Turin Caselle Airport (66 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Italiano Porticando varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 10) to 10 students (Junior Summer Course)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at L'Italiano Porticando comes from USA with a 24% representation, followed by students from Germany (23%) and England (11%).