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6 Italian Language Schools in Bologna Ranking 2024

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Best Italian schools in Bologna by category - student age group, value for money

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee
Students < 18 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
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TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Cultura Italiana
Students 18-30 years
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(7)
TOP Rated by
Students 31-49 years
Academya Lingue
Students 31-49 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(9)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Academya Lingue
Students 50+ years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(57)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Academya Lingue
Students all ages
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(76)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
Academya Lingue
Quality of teaching
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(66)
TOP Rated by
Leisure programme
Cultura Italiana
Leisure programme
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(27)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
Cultura Italiana
Value for money
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(28)
TOP Rated by
Location of school
Academya Lingue
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(67)

Bologna's language schools ranking

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Bologna ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Bologna

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Bologna
229 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Bologna
Nightlife
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Geographic setting
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Public transport
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Climate
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Cleanliness
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Affordability
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shopping
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Safety
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

What our students said about Bologna

5.0

Rating: 5/5

The city is beautiful und because there are portici everywhere, you are actually protected from the sun and rain almost all the time. I never needed my sunglasses. The food is really extremely good everywhere, the city is not yet so overcrowded in terms of tourism (like Venice or Verona, for example) & you really feel that you are moving among Italians, which of course makes the feeling of being alive even nicer. I can absolutely recommend the city!

Veronika
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

I love the porticoes in the historic center of Bologna. What a cultural heritage! And the leaning towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, the symbol of the town. There are not many tourists in the city, how nice! The atmosphere is friendly of Bologna "dotta, grassa e rossa".

Outi
Finland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

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.

Viktor
Russia
5.0

Rating: 5/5

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.

Françoise
4.0

Rating: 4/5

I was delighted to choose Bologna for these 15 days of study. It's a very pretty city, very clean, with lots of historic monuments, and you get the impression you're travelling back in time. You can get around by train without spending too much money.

Sylvie
France
5.0

Rating: 5/5

The town, with its many students and young people, radiates pure joie de vivre. The Italians enjoy eating and drinking, being together. In April, the temperatures are very pleasant. In August, it is unbearably hot and humid, I was told by locals.

Ingeborg
Switzerland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

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.

Sabine
Germany
3.0

Rating: 3/5

Depends what you want - it excels in history, culture, architecture however I found the city was not as clean as I expected. Rubbish was left overflowing from bins and some of the old canals were uncovered and very smelly

Quentin
Australia
5.0

Rating: 5/5

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.

Maria
Australia
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Wonderful city. Need a few weeks to really dig down and see everything. I like that the centre is really quite small and very easy to walk around. Wonderful history and buildings.

Paul
Australia
3.0

Rating: 3/5

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.

Thomas
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Absolutely no public toilets seen. Unseasonably freezing and wet weather literally dampened the experience. But overall Bologna is a fascinating city.

Olive Blackman
Australia
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Fantastic on the whole. I was unlucky to be there in May during torrential, unseasonal rain and floods. I love the city now and will return.

Noreen
England UK
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Unfortunately the weather was a little abnormal (all over Europe) as it went from almost winter-temperatures to blazing hot summer-temps.

Heidi
Switzerland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Bologna, like any city, is a great place to visit if one has a good enough budget. Cities are not so great with limited income.

Joan
Australia
5.0

Rating: 5/5

I don't need public transport and I can't rate it. The same is actually true of security.

Jutta
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Bologna is a beautiful, atmospheric and pleasant city. I would recommend it to everyone!

Mirjam
Netherlands
5.0

Rating: 5/5

A top city, crowded but more with students than tourists. A vibrant and friendly place.

Erica
Australia
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Besides all the sights, Bologna is just a "normal" Italian university town

Anke
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Fun and beautiful city. Didn't have enough time to visit all the beauty.

Marie-Cécile
Netherlands

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Bologna

Academya Lingue

Roberto, a teacher, explained things very well. He spoke clearly and distinctly and used the blackboard effectively to get his point across. I’ve taken many language courses (Spanish, German, Italian and French) throughout the world. Roberto was one of the best teachers I have ever had. Andrea, the manager, was always upbeat. It was a joy to go there every morning. Donatella was also very good.

11 March 2024
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 80 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 76 reviews
Academya Lingue

Wonderful school in the centre of the old town with a very warm, open atmosphere. The teachers were very committed and ensured that the lessons were varied and entertaining. There was also an afternoon programme every day (Mon-Fri), such as a visit to a church or museum or a half-day excursion to another city.

19 February 2024
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 44 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 76 reviews
Academya Lingue

Very well organised school. The boss Andrea a lovely man with huge interest in his students. The teachers we had were well organised and efficient and very pleasant to be with.
Thank you Andrea and colleagues

4 December 2023
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 68 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 76 reviews
Cultura Italiana

Everyone was very nice and competent. I can recommend the school.

7 November 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 64 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 31 reviews
Academya Lingue

What makes the school special is the incredible motivation of the teachers. They really are highly motivated teachers.

3 November 2023
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 35 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 76 reviews
Academya Lingue

Staff were helpful and keen. Interaction with other students was enjoyable.

31 October 2023
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 74 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 76 reviews
Academya Lingue

Great welcome, great teachers, great location, great facilities, small classes, nice breaks in the bar, great hospitality

30 October 2023
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 31 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 76 reviews
Academya Lingue

It's simply a great school! Everything was fantastic. Excellent teaching quality and taking care of the smallest details.

18 October 2023
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 49 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 76 reviews
Academya Lingue

I was very satisfied! The teachers are all very nice, respond to all questions & I can only recommend the school!

16 October 2023
Course: Standard Course - 6 weeks
Student age: 36 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 76 reviews
Academya Lingue

I liked the small classes, the opportunity to change classes if the level was not right, the possibility of coming intermittently - the overall flexibility of the attendance. The teachers were young, vibrant and skilled. The Directore is kind and helpful. The location is in the centre of the old town. The classrooms are bright and airy.
So good I cannot wait to return

16 October 2023
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 75 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 76 reviews
Academya Lingue

Quality of teaching The competence of the teachers

2 October 2023
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 54 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 76 reviews
Academya Lingue

The teachers are very competent and the organisation is really good. There's a very good atmosphere in the school. The fact that the school is right in the city centre is a major advantage.

2 October 2023
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 54 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 76 reviews
Academya Lingue

Everything was just perfect. Andrea was wonderful and always on site. Classes were varied and well managed. Made lots of friends and learnt lots of Italian.
It’s a beautiful place with lovely people.

28 June 2023
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 57 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 76 reviews
Centro Koinè

The quality of the teachers and the location of the school. The name of the school is ARCA, not Centro Koine.

20 June 2023
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Student age: 66 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 75 reviews

Information about Bologna

Why Bologna? Bologna in Northern Italy is a harmonious medieval medley. One side is a hard-working, high-tech city and the other is politically edgy and hosts the world's oldest university. It is an important agricultural, industrial, financial and transport hub, where many large mechanical, electronic and food companies have their headquarters. According to the most recent data, Bologna is the top Italian city in terms of its economic growth rate. As a consequence, it is one of the wealthiest cities in Italy and is often ranked as one of the top cities when it comes to quality of life in the country.
Population:   395,000
Elevation: 54 m. above sea level
Time zone: +11h. (GMT +1)
Region: Emilia-Romagna, Provincia di Bologna
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0904 USD)
Visa: 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.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Italy in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Italy on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.
High season: October
Low season: December
Average course price per week: 253 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 80* (20% cheaper than New York)
  • 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): 4.37 €
    (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type F
  • Plug Type L
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
Climate Table
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Hours of Sunshine
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Best time to take a language course in Bologna
March
Children's books fair
Children's books  fair

08 March 2024 - 11 April 2024For 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
IL CINEMA RITROVATO”- Cinema festival
IL CINEMA RITROVATO”-  Cinema festival

22 June 2024 - 30 June 2024Il 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
Bologna Jazz Festival
Bologna Jazz Festival

October 2024 - November 2024This festival was first launched in 1958. Since then, international artists and exciting shows have coloured the city, attracting fans from around the world.

Basilica of San Petronio
Basilica of San Petronio
Ducati Museum
Ducati Museum
The two towers
The two towers
Montagnola Park
Montagnola Park
Bologna
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Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) - 6 km. from Bologna city center

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

Q&A - Questions and answers about Bologna

  • No, all cooking classes are in Italian and can only be booked in combination with an Italian course.
    Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 20, 2023
  • Yes, there is an option and I would recommend Cultura Italiana. There you would have the chance to live as a couple in a double room with an Italian in a shared flat. The shared flats are about 20 minutes' walk from the school.
    Beatrice, Booking manager from Italy - Mar 29, 2023
  • At Academya Lingue, you can choose the combination course of 20 group lessons and 10 private lessons and start on any Monday.
    At A.L.C.E. you can choose 30 group lessons, which makes the course a lot cheaper, but this school would prefer you to start on the first Monday of the month.
    Make sure that you complete 30 lessons, because this is the only way to get recognised in Hesse. This is the case with both of the schools mentioned.
    Lisa Saskia Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 24, 2023
  • 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.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 23, 2022

FAQ about schools in Bologna

  • Yes, most school do operate in August, depending on which course or school you want to enroll in. The schedule for each school can be found in the course description box. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level.
    Anele Nongcula, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 18, 2023
  • We have several schools offering exam preparation courses. On each school page you will find in the course description both the starting dates set by the school and the exam dates. If you provide us with more information, we will be happy to check the availability of the course you are interested in.
    Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023

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