5 language schools in Genoa from 240€ for a 1 week Italian course
Italian course types in Genoa
General Italian courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the Italian language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.
Private Italian courses
One-to-one classes in Italian are available in bundles which can be added to general Italian courses or as a stand alone course.
Italian exam preparation courses
Italian exam preparation courses are available to help students to advance through the Italian levels and gain an official certificate on completion.
Business Italian courses
Learn how to shape your use of the Italian language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations.
Italian plus activity courses
In some cases, general Italian courses can be combined with an after class interest. Possible activities include hobbies, cultural events or creative programmes.
Specialty courses Italian
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the Italian options students can take in the Specialty category.
Junior Italian courses
Italian lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions.
Work & Study Italian programmes
Students who are learning Italian to further their career can choose a Work & Study package consisting of Italian classes with a volunteering programme or a work placement.
Genoa ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience
What our students said about Genoa
Having friends in Genoa, I already knew the city, the city center is magnificent with many ancient palaces, in history the republic of Genoa competed with the republic of Venice, the porto antico in its style is pretty too, the walks on the top of the are to be done with a breathtaking view of the sea, the traffic is dense there as in all the big cities but the Italian drivers are very fair-plays and patient with the foreign drivers, the gastronomy of the sea and the excellent Italian wines, the custom of the Aperitivo from 6.30 pm is to be discovered, the inhabitants are friendly and absolutely.
It is a beautiful city. For the most part, it's also clean. It's just a pity that the beautiful old town smells of urine everywhere. That is unpleasant. Public toilets could help. I had bought a weekly bus ticket. The bus ticket inspectors should be a bit more friendly to the tourists. I was ripped off straight away because I didn't know that a weekly ticket also had to be stamped. 40 euros had to be paid, even though I was practically sitting next to the vending machine.
Genova is a relatively big and well located city. The public transport is great, so you can reach many interesting cities by train (really beautiful places). But the city itself is not really nice. It was dirty (specially the historical center) and, nowadays, it's full of foreign people, some of them working as prostitutes on the streets.
The school was good, but the people of Genoa aren't the type to open up and make friends right away, so I think it's a city where you'll come to understand the good things in a long term rather than a short term. Not recommended for short stays. Also, compared to other cities
Genoa is the ideal city by the sea, ideal for walking to everything, ideal for excursions along the coast and into the hinterland - it is neither too big nor too small. In my 10 days I got a good insight from her.
Beautiful city with a rich history. A wide range of cafes, restaurants and shops. Short distance to other places of interest (eg Cinque Terra, Portofino). Lots of traffic and steep slopes.
I fell in love with Genova. I don’t think many people realize what an interesting place it is and I’m not sure I want them to for selfish reasons.
Genoa is still quite authentic with relatively few tourists. There is much to discover in the city and the surrounding countryside.
Definitely worth discovering. A lively city full of contrasts that has a lot to offer: history, art, architecture, food, cafés...
Very good. Old, historic town with many activities. Beautiful surroundings, close to nature and easy to visit the rest of Liguria.
What language school directors said about Genoa
There are plenty of reasons. Genoa has a typical Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild and pleasant temperatures all year round! Genoa is a real Italian city where students still find kind people who welcome them with a smile and who are happy to speak Italian with them and not English! Genoa is the ideal place for a pleasant holiday and to discover the beautiful surroundings: Portofino, Santa Margherita, Le Cinque Terre Genoa is a city on a human scale where it is possible to live in the city center, forget the car and get around on foot or by public transport Genoa has an excellent price-quality ratio, the cost of living is well lower than that of Milan, Florence, or Rome. Genoa is a city to be discovered. You never cease to discover it ... the mountains that surround it and embrace it, the sea that gathers it, the narrow and fascinating alleys of the historic center, where time seems never to have passed, the historic shops with artisans who hand down ancient knowledge and the elevators and funiculars that connect the quarters built on the hills, the ancient noble palaces and the perfumes of the trattorias when you walk at lunchtime ...
Genoa has the biggest medieval historical center in Europe, is a city full of history and Italian atmosphere set in a region full of natural beauties
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Genoa
Kind and intelligent teachers, current topics, small group.
12 May 2025
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 69 years
Nice good teachers. Addressed personal questions well. Space for everyone. Small group made it individually tailored to each level.
For a person whose level was not quite right they found another solution.
Highly recommended for us.
12 May 2025
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 70 years
I really liked the way the lessons were taught, a good mix of everything (writing, reading, grammar and speaking). I had a very competent and friendly teacher.
Easy to reach by public transport.
14 April 2025
Course: Group Course: Intensive - 1 week
Student age: 75 years
Small groups, personal approach, different age groups.
17 March 2025
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 65 years
Emphasis on speaking. They talked clearly. Good mix of countries.
11 November 2024
Course: Standard Intensive - 1 week
Student age: 76 years
Information about Genoa
Key Facts about Genoa
- Price index excluding rent: 85* (15% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 54* (46% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:76* (24% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Italy average):4.17 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Genoa
Events in Genoa
18 September 2025 - 23 September 2025The Genoa International Boat Show is one of the most important fairs of its kind, worldwide. With exhibits spread over land and sea, you will find all types of vessels and their manufacturers represented here as well as accessories and water sports equipment.
What to do in Genoa
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 240 minutes, 16 minutes.
Main stops: Airport / departures, Bertolotti/stazione Fs, Via Pacinotti F. 13, Via Cantore Matitone, P.zza Nunziata 2 Sottopassaggio, Portello/interiano
Every 15 minutes, 26 minutes.
Main stops: Sestri Ponente, Genova-Piazza Caricamento
Every 18 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: Genova Sestri Ponente, Genova Piazza Principe
Taxi: 11 minutes drive to city center of Genoa
