12 Best language schools in Bologna (ranked based on student reviews)
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How our students rated their experience in Bologna
What our students said about Bologna
Beautiful city, the feeling that is in the center of everything :D First of all, in the city itself a lot of interesting and beautiful places to get around and see, great food and also liked the fact that you can easily get to other cities are not less interesting.
Russia
I loved the city. It is very walkable. It is a beautiful city, very old. It is big enough to have plenty to do and small enough to get around. Also everyone is really nice and lets you speak in Italian even if you are not very good and if you take a long time.
A beautiful city where I have been on holiday several times. Sights like Momba, San Luca, the towers, various churches, the Pinacotec and the Archaeological Museum, just like the whole atmosphere, not to mention the colours of the city.
Germany
I didn't really check out the nightlife, so cant comment on this. It was really lovely to walk around even when it is raining because of the Porticos. Great public transport system and almost always on time.
Australia
Bologna is a great city with lots of activities, museums and churches. From the train station we visited Parma, an unexpected surprise. It has a great location.
Absolutely no public toilets seen. Unseasonably freezing and wet weather literally dampened the experience. But overall Bologna is a fascinating city.
Australia
Unfortunately the weather was a little abnormal (all over Europe) as it went from almost winter-temperatures to blazing hot summer-temps.
Switzerland
I don't need public transport and I can't rate it. The same is actually true of security.
Germany
Bologna is a beautiful, atmospheric and pleasant city. I would recommend it to everyone!
Netherlands
A very nice city with lots of culture and lots of things to explore.
Sweden
I definitely think Bologna is one of the best cities to go to.
Italy
It is a calm, small but moderately well-organized town.
Japan
Culturally rich, great atmosphere, worth experiencing.
Germany
A lively city worth seeing that has a lot to offer.
Germany
A great city to visit and experience
Germany
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Bologna

Good and motivated teachers
Very nice teachers and especially the director. Professional service.
23 November 2022
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 58 years

Excellent teachers. Skilled. Intelligent. Friendly and kind.
Great school. Andrea is a good leader/capo. All the staff are quite skilled teachers. All in Italian is excellent. I learned quite a bit in 2 weeks.
24 October 2022
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 63 years

I like the location of the school. We were able to find accommodations in the city center, with a 2-block walk to the school. Donatella, our conversation teacher was excellent. She spoke clearly and animatedly. She used different approaches for each class. They were engaging and effective
Although the school seemed to run along with few issues, there wasn’t a lot of organization at the managerial levels. A few times I wanted to pay the balance of my tuition only to be told that they didn’t know how to do that. I still haven’t paid the balance. I’m guessing that somebody will write me for the money.
18 October 2022
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 67 years

The environment and the teachers were very nice
2 August 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 58 years

The teaching approach was very good.
I felt that they were thinking constantly about how to make the class enjoyable.
The principal was also nice, calm and gentle.
26 July 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 64 years

The teaching was great, both the system and the teachers.
13 July 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 63 years

Really everything in this school: Cultura Italiana, is wonderful!
The teachers, the director, the teaching -grammar and conversation intertwine-, the atmosphere, the friendliness, the relaxedness, the voluntary classes and the leisure activities, simply excellent!!!!
I had a rich and happy time there and hope to come back next year :)
I think I said everything at the beginning. In any case, the school is highly recommended. But it is not quite true that mainly older people attend this school. There were a lot of young people there.
But I found the mixture of generations and nationalities very good.
8 July 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 69 years

Communication classes very good. Teachers mostly good and nice.
10 May 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 64 years

The quality of the teaching was very good. The teachers were competent, friendly and patient. The whole atmosphere was very pleasant. Thumbs up from me.
9 May 2022
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 70 years

The atmosphere was very nice and informal and the building is very nice. It was fun because the students and teachers were very nice. Italian was taught well
9 May 2022
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 58 years

The lessons were very good, varied, the teachers very nice and competent. The school was lovely and centrally located. Our group was great.
9 May 2022
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 67 years

Nice people, really good atmosphere, a lot of fun in the lessons, they only speak Italian with you.
4 April 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 35 years

Great school! I took a class for three months, came to the school with almost no knowledge, and after a couple of months I could easily communicate in Italian on almost any topic! I also liked the program of the school, which helped me communicate and get to know a lot of interesting people from different countries. The teachers were always very positive, especially the school director! Every morning at this school started for me with a smile and a good mood! In the end, I even regretted that I took the course for only three months and not longer.
29 November 2021
Course: Standard Course - 12 weeks
Student age: 28 years

Very friendly teachers and school management.
19 October 2021
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 67 years

Enthusiastic and kind teachers, pleasant atmosphere at school.
11 August 2021
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Student age: 53 years

Great teaching! Lovely people, so helpful and friendly. Perfect sized city for a student, beautiful and full of people to meet. Easy to practice Italian with students and teachers. Interesting topics that kept classes enjoyable and full of laughter. Amazing location - in the heart of town yet not full of tourists.
29 July 2021
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 19 years

All very friendly, great location right in the center
3 November 2020
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 52 years
Italian course types in Bologna
Interesting information about Bologna
Key Facts about Bologna
- Student price index excluding rent:80* (20% cheaper than New York)
- Student price index including rent:54* (46% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:71* (29% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Italy average):
4.39 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Bologna
Events in BolognaBest time to take a language course in Bologna

March 2023 - April 2023For over half a century, the Children's Book Fair in Bologna has been the most important international event for publishers, authors and artists of books for children and teens.

June 2023Il Cinema Ritrovato is like paradise for cinephiles, showing obscure films from the extensive archives of Bologna's Cineteca with a special focus on the beginnings of the art form. Projections include silent films with live musicians providing the accompaniment and restored versions of forgotten films.

October 2023 - November 2023This festival was first launched in 1958. Since then, international artists and exciting shows have coloured the city, attracting fans from around the world.
What to do in Bologna





Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 15 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: Aeroporto, Pontelungo, Ospedale Maggiore, Mille
Taxi: 10 minutes drive to city center of Bologna
Questions and answers about Bologna
- I am looking for a course for my 15 years old daughter, preferably in Bologna. Are there any camps in the summer, preferably with accommodation with host families?At the time of writing, we don't have any options for summer camps for young learners in Bologna. We can check the availability of private lessons for your daughter. In case this is something that would be interesting for you, just let us know and we will be happy to assist you.
FAQ about schools in Bologna
- What is the best language school for adults in Bologna?Academya Lingue has received the best overall rating in Bologna.Which Italian school in Bologna has the best location?Academya Lingue, located in Via Santo Stefano n.14 has been voted as the school with the best location in Bologna.Which schools in Bologna offer the best excursions and afternoon activities?Students rated the activity program at Cultura Italiana as the best.Which Italian school offers the best rated teaching in Bologna?Academya Lingue was rated highest for quality of teaching.Which school offers the best accommodation in Bologna?'Shared flat' at Cultura Italiana is the best rated accommodation in Bologna.Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of Italian courses & camps for teenager and children in Bologna or other 23 different Italian course types in Bologna.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Italian language schools in other cities in Italy such as , Alberobello, Alghero (Sardinia), Arezzo, Ascoli Piceno ..., Bagno di Romagna, Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari, Calabria, Camerano, Castiglioncello, Catania, Cefalù, Como, Cortona, Florence, Genoa, Island of Elba, La Maddalena, Lucca, Milan, Milazzo (Sicily), Modena, Mola di Bari, Montepulciano, Naples, Orbetello, Oristano (Sardinia), Otranto, Palermo, Pescara, Pisa, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia, Rimini, Rome, Salerno, Sanremo, Santa Domenica, Sestri Levante, Siena, Siracusa, Sorrento, Taormina, Todi, Trapani (Sicily), Trieste, Tropea, Turin, Urbania, Varese, Venice, Verona, Viareggio, Vibo Valentia, Vicenza or see our list of all schools in Italy. You may also want to consult options outside Italy for learning Italian.Show more