Centro Studi ItalianiGenoa, Italy
- E-learning platform.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- E-learning platform.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
- School currently has special offers.Details
Location: Centro Studi Italiani is situated in the Italian city of Genoa. Not far from the central area of the city, the school is close to the port of Genoa. The city’s main attractions are all within walking distance from Centro Studi Italiani.
Getting around: The school has a large selection of public transportation connections close to the building. There is one metro line running through the city, and the school is just over a five minute walk from the Darsena Metro Station. There are plenty of bus routes that stop close to Centro Studi Italiani, so it is possible to reach all areas of Genoa from the school.
Course selection: Centro Studi Italiani offers all levels of language courses, opera and dance programmes, arts & crafts courses (cookery, art, ceramics,etc.) and cultural tours of Italy. Centro Studi Italiani is also a partner of prestigious international universities offering academic and non-academic courses in Italy. The programmes are therefore flexible, adaptable, varied, rich and unique. Classes are intentionally small to allow students to best relate to each other while enjoying personalised and individual attention from teachers.
Additional information: There are a number of extra services available at the school that students may need to study in Italy including visa assistance, residence permit assistance, medical assistance and the Student ID.
Chain information: The Centro Studi Italiani chain of schools offers Italian courses throughout Italy in the cities of Genoa, Milan and Urbania. All schools share the ethos of providing their students with a complete language experience, which includes learning more about the Italian language but also immersing themselves in the country’s culture.
- The language school Centro Studi Italiani was founded in Genoa, Italy in 1985.
- Legal name / parent company: Centro Studi Italiani srl
- Tax registration ID: IT02040841005
Italian Courses
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Price at school Our price | 425 404 | 800 760 | 1175 1117 | 1500 1425 | 2250 2138 | 3000 2850 | 3750 3563 | 4500 4275 | 6000 5700 | 7500 7125 | 9000 8550 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
If there is only 1 student in the afternoon part of the course, the 10 group lessons will be converted into 5 one-to-one lessons per week.
Italian Language Fully Immersive Group Course is the best solution for total involvement in the school's language, learning and understanding Italian in a flash.
This course is a complete course including language and conversation sessions for 30 hours per week. Italian Language Fully Immersive Group Course is a Monday to Friday course of 6 hours per day, where during the 4 hours in the morning, you will study grammar and you’ll be able to practice conversation with other students of the same level. During the 2 hours in the afternoon, you’ll go deeper into grammar topics and you will receive personal attention with homework.
Italian Language Fully Immersive Group Course is open to students of all levels, ages and mother tongues who wish to understand, speak, read and write Italian.
Class Schedule:
Monday - Friday:
09:30 – 11:15: grammar and language.
11:15 – 11:30: break.
11:30 – 13:15: conversation and activities.
13:15 – 14:00: break.
14:00 - 16:00: grammar and homework
Classes are intentionally small to guarantee individual attention to all students. Groups are evenly formed depending on students’ previous knowledge of the Italian language. For this reason, you will be invited to complete a placement test, if you are not a total beginner. The school suggest combining your Italian Language Fully Immersive Group Course with private sessions in the afternoon if you want to privately consolidate what you have learned during your group classes, or if you have specific needs. At the end of your course, you can take a final exam to attest to the linguistic level you reached. Centro Studi Italiani will release a certificate that you can use for your job or University credits.
08 Jan 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 18 Nov 2024
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 48 |
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Price at school Our price | 200 190 | 390 371 | 570 542 | 740 703 | 1050 998 | 1320 1254 | 1550 1473 | 2140 2033 | 2490 2366 | 2810 2670 | 4730 4494 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
If there are only 2 students in the class, the 20 group lessons will be converted into 15 two-to-one lessons per week. If there is only 1 student in the class, the 20 group lessons will be converted into 10 one-to-one lessons per week.
Italian Language Intensive Group Course is the school's most popular course that allows you to learn and socialize during the morning and have free time in the afternoon.
This course is a complete course including language and conversation sessions for 20 hours per week. It is the perfect choice if you wish to attend an Italian Language Group Course that allows you to achieve excellent results in a few weeks but also have free time in the afternoon to add private sessions, explore the area or just relax.
Italian Language Intensive Group Course is open to students of all levels, ages and mother tongues who wish to understand, speak, read and write Italian.
Class Schedule:
Monday - Friday
09:30 – 11:15: grammar and language.
11:15 – 11:30: break.
11:30 – 13:15: conversation and activities.
Classes are intentionally small to guarantee individual attention to all students. Groups are evenly formed depending on students’ previous knowledge of the Italian language. For this reason, you will be invited to complete a placement test, if you are not a total beginner. The school suggests combining your Italian Language Intensive Group Course with private sessions in the afternoon if you want to privately consolidate what you have learned during your group classes or if you have specific needs.
At the end of your course, you can take a final exam to attest to the linguistic level you reached. Centro Studi Italiani will release a certificate that you can use for your job or University credits.
08 Jan 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 06 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 18 Nov 2024, 03 Jun 2024
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 48 |
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Price at school Our price | 130 124 | 250 238 | 360 342 | 460 437 | 660 627 | 850 808 | 1030 979 | 1510 1435 | 1790 1701 | 2070 1967 | 3750 3563 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Classes take place 3 days a week.
Italian Language Light Group Course is the right balance between your study and free time!
This course is a comprehensive course including language and conversation sessions for 12 hours per week. Italian Language Light Group Course is the perfect solution if you wish to attend an Italian Language Group Course but also have free time during the week to add private sessions, explore the area or just relax.
Italian Language Light Group Course is open to students of all levels, ages and mother tongues who wish to understand, speak, read and write Italian.
Class Schedule:
3 days per week (days depending on level).
09:15 – 11:15: grammar and language.
11:15 – 11:30: break.
11:30 – 13:15: conversation and activities.
Classes are intentionally small to guarantee individual attention to all students. Groups are evenly formed depending on students’ previous knowledge of the Italian language. For this reason, you will be invited to complete a placement test, if you are not a total beginner. We suggest combining your Italian Language Light Group Course with private sessions in the afternoon if you want to privately consolidate what you have learned during your group classes or if you have specific needs.
At the end of your course, you can take a final exam to attest to the linguistic level you reached. Centro Studi Italiani will release a certificate that you can use for your job or University credits.
08 Jan 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 18 Nov 2024
Morning: 9:15 - 13:15
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Price in € | 405 385 | 765 727 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Private online sessions allow you to fully customize your learning experience based on your needs, wishes and expectations.
1 lesson: EUR 45.
The 1 to 1 – Italian language individual online course is the most flexible solution, since your course length, weekly schedule and contents are fully customized. Our dedicated and user friendly e-learning platform will add useful tools to your live sessions with your teacher.
The 1 to 1 - Online Italian language individual course is completely customizable.
Packages of 10 and 20 sessions are available at a special price.
Your 60-minute classes are based according to your needs and are arranged depending on your time zone.
All sessions are fully guided and live streamed.
Morning: 10:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 18:00
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Price in € | 225 214 | 425 404 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
If you miss Italy, do not miss the opportunity to keep listening to its sounds while conversing with Italian native speakers.
The PARLIAMO! Italian Language Individual Online Conversation Course is the perfect solution if you wish to practise Italian and avoid forgetting it while being in your home country. Our dedicated and user-friendly e-learning platform will add useful tools to your conversation classes.
The PARLIAMO! Individual Online Italian language conversation courses are completely customizable.
Classes are focused according to your purposes and are arranged depending on your time zone.
Short sessions of 30 minutes will allow you to add some Italian to your everyday life.
Packages of 10 and 20 sessions are available at a special price.
All sessions are fully guided and live-streamed.
Morning: 10:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 225 214 | 425 404 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Private online sessions allow you to fully customize your learning experience based on your needs, wishes and expectations.
Price per person.
1 lesson of 60 minutes: EUR 25 per person.
Packages of 10 and 20 sessions available.
Bring a mate to your online private class, customize your learning experience while enjoying the interaction and saving money.
The 1 to 2 Italian language online course for couples is a flexible solution, since your course length, weekly schedule and contents are customizable according to the needs of both participants. Our dedicated and user-friendly e-learning platform will add useful tools to your live sessions with your teacher.
The 1 to 2 Online Italian language course for couples is completely customizable.
Packages of 10 and 20 sessions are available at a special price.
Your 60-minute classes are focused according to your purposes and are arranged depending on your time zone.
All sessions are fully guided and live-streamed.
If you are interested in this course but cannot find a mate to join you, please make contact with the student office: we can match you with another student of your same level.
Morning: 10:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 135 129 | 255 243 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price per person.
1 lesson of 30 minutes: EUR 15 per person.
Packages of 10 and 20 sessions available.
If you miss Italy, do not miss the opportunity to keep speaking Italian by including a mate and saving money.
The PARLIAMO INSIEME! Italian language conversation online course for couples is the perfect solution if you wish to continue practising Italian and avoid forgetting it while being in your home country. Our dedicated and user-friendly e-learning platform will add useful tools to your conversation classes.
The PARLIAMO INSIEME! Online Italian language conversation course for couples is completely customizable. Classes are focused according to your purposes and are arranged depending on your time zone.
Short sessions of 30 minutes will allow you to add some Italian to your everyday life.
Packages of 10 and 20 sessions are available at a special price.
All sessions are fully guided and live-streamed.
If you are interested in this course but do not have a mate who can join you, please make contact with the student office: we can match you with another student of your same level.
Morning: 10:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school Our price | 140 133 | 280 266 | 420 399 | 560 532 | 700 665 | 840 798 | 980 931 | 1120 1064 | 1260 1197 | 1400 1330 | 1680 1596 |
The intensive course is the ultimate experience of a full immersion into the Italian language and culture. Your daily classes, inclusive of grammar, conversation and highly engaging interactive activities, will allow you to achieve your best goals and obtain maximum proficient results.
Online Italian Language Intensive Group Course is structured in 2 hours per day, Monday through Friday, inclusive of grammar, conversation and highly engaging interactive activities.
Classes are small and arranged according to students' different levels and time zones.
This course is the best solution for you if you want to take advantage of free time from your job or if you have specific goals to reach. The course length is flexible and you can easily adjust it according to your needs.
All sessions are fully guided and live streamed.
Can’t join one? No worry! Sessions can be recorded upon request so you can always be up to date.
Morning: 8:00 - 10:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 220 209 | -- | -- | -- |
The light course is the perfect solution if you wish to consolidate your linguistic skills and if you do not have much free time. Two sessions per week will allow you to brush up your knowledge, virtually meet other classmates from all over the world and practise the Italian language in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Two sessions per week will allow you to work on your language skills, virtually meet other classmates from all over the world and practice the Italian language in a friendly and relaxed environment. Classes are small and arranged by levels and time zones.
If you are a full beginner within 8 weeks the CIAO! Online Italian language light group course will provide you with the basic grammar and conversational skills so you can successfully advance to the next level.
If you are an intermediate/advanced student within 8 weeks you will be able to consolidate your Italian vocabulary while exploring new grammar rules.
All sessions are fully guided and live-streamed. Can’t join one? No worries! Sessions can be recorded upon request so you are always up to date.
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 450 428 | -- | -- | -- |
The standard course will cover the main grammar topics and linguistic skills according to your entry level. It is also suitable for full beginners who wish to break into the fascinating world of the Italian language and culture.
The Online Italian language standard group course is organized in two sessions per week of two hours each. Classes are small and arranged according to students' different levels and time zones.
The course will allow you to consolidate your knowledge, virtually meet other classmates from all over the world and practise the Italian language in a friendly and relaxed environment.
All sessions are fully guided and live streamed.
Can’t join one? No worry! Sessions can be recorded upon request so you can always be up to date.
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 225 214 | 425 404 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Private sessions allow you to fully customize your learning experience based on your needs, wishes and expectations.
The PARLIAMO! Italian language conversation individual course is the perfect solution if you need more practice for your Italian speaking skills.
You can add some Italian language conversation private classes to your group course, if you wish to have more possibilities to speak and listen to Italian sounds.
The PARLIAMO! Italian language conversation individual course is completely customizable. Classes are focused according to your purposes and are arranged depending on your schedule.
Short sessions of 30 minutes will allow you to add some speaking sessions to your Italian language course.
Packages of 10 and 20 sessions are available at a special price.
Morning: 10:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 405 385 | 765 727 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Private sessions allow you to fully customize your learning experience based on your needs, wishes and expectations.
The 1-to-1 - Italian language individual course is the most flexible solution, since your course length, weekly schedule and contents are fully customized. You can also add some Italian language private classes to your group course, if you wish to have a private review of the contents you have learned with your classmates or if you need an individual focus on specific topics.
The 1-to-1 - Italian language private course is completely customizable.
Packages of 10 and 20 sessions are available at a special price.
Your 60-minute classes are focused according to your purposes and are arranged depending on your schedule.
Morning: 10:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 135 129 | 255 243 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price per person.
1 lesson: EUR 15
Price per person.
Private sessions for couples allow you and your friend to fully customize your learning experience based on your needs, wishes and expectations.
The PARLIAMO INSIEME! Italian language conversation course for couples is the perfect solution if you need more practice for your Italian speaking skills.
You can add some Italian language conversation private classes to your group course if you wish to have more possibilities to speak and listen to Italian sounds.
The PARLIAMO INSIEME! Italian language conversation course for couples is completely customizable. Classes are focused according to your purposes and are arranged depending on your schedule.
Short sessions of 30 minutes will allow you to add some speaking sessions to your Italian language course. Packages of 10 and 20 sessions are available at a special price.
If you are interested in this course and you do not have a mate to bring in, contact the student office: we can match you with another student of your same level.
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 250 238 | 500 475 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price per person.
1 lesson of 60 minutes: EUR 25 per person.
Packages of 10 and 20 sessions available.
A fully customized Italian language course for you and your mate!
The 1-to-2 - Italian language course for couples is the most flexible solution, since your course length, weekly schedule and contents are fully customized. You can also add some Italian language private classes to your group course, if you wish to have a private review of the contents you have learned with your classmates or if you need an individual focus on specific topics.
The 1-to-2 - Italian language private course is completely customizable. Your 60-minute classes are focused according to your purposes and are arranged depending on your schedule.
Packages of 10 and 20 sessions are available at a special price.
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 19:00
Information for all courses offered by Centro Studi Italiani
These courses are available on request only:
- Combined courses (group course plus hours of private/couple lessons),
- Italian course plus cooking classes,
- Italian course plus cultural activities,
- Italian course plus culinary activities
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 24 Jun 2024.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test 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
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Centro Studi Italiani
“I'm sure about three things: our location, our didactics and teaching method and the satisfaction our students have after our courses”
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Library
Movie rental
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 6Number of public PC workstations: 2Paid parking (<500m)
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
90 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Basketball | | 2 km |
Cooking | | - |
Dancing | | 5 km |
Diving | | 0.5 km |
Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
Golf | | 15 km |
Horse riding | | 5 km |
Mountainbiking | | 5 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Rugby | | 3 km |
Sailing | | 0.5 km |
Squash | | 4 km |
Swimming | | - |
Tennis | | 3 km |
Volleyball | | 2 km |
Windsurfing | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Guided welcome tour of Genoa
- Italian movies at the school
Adults - Paid activities
- Guided tour of historic speciality stores of Genoa (EUR 15)
- Wine tasting (EUR 25)
- Chocolate and candy tasting (EUR 20)
- Macramé course (EUR 25)
- Canoeing (EUR 20)
- Cooking classes (EUR 45)
- Tour of 'Rolli' Palaces (EUR 15)
- Hiking (EUR 15 to EUR 40)
- Guided tour of Staglieno
- Cemetery (EUR 5)
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Student opinions about Centro Studi Italiani, Genoa
Questions and answers about Centro Studi Italiani
- Are there online courses at the school?“Yes, the school has a selection of online courses. There are group online courses, private online courses as well as semi-private online packages for two students of the same level. ”Carolyne Tomisson, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 30, 2022
- I want a semi-private class so I can practice my conversational Italian but I do not know anyone who is at the same level as me. How can I book this?“That is not a problem! The reception desk can see if they have any students in the same situation, and see if they can match you with someone. ”Carolyne Tomisson, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 30, 2022
FAQ about Centro Studi Italiani, Genoa
- On which days does the part-time course (12 lessons per week) take place?“Students can choose which days they come to school, so it's 3 days from Monday to Friday (except first day of course, the first day of the course has to be on a Monday). Every week the student has to communicate to us on which days they would like to attend the course.”Sara Castello, Coordinator from Centro Studi Italiani - Nov 11, 2021
- Is it possible to take a course at Centro Studi Italiani as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Group Course: Fully Immersive, Group Course: Intensive, Group Course: Light
- Is airport pickup offered by Centro Studi Italiani?Yes. The school offers pickup from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (45 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Centro Studi Italiani?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Centro Studi Italiani varies from 1 students (Online Course: One-to-One) to 15 students (Online Group Course: Intensive )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Centro Studi Italiani?100% of teachers at Centro Studi Italiani hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Centro Studi Italiani from?The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Studi Italiani comes from Germany with a 11% representation, followed by students from USA (9%) and England (7%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Centro Studi Italiani offers courses for which ages?Centro Studi Italiani offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 27 during the summer and 34 for the rest of the year.