Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana per Stranieri Milan, Italy
- Students can combine Italian language courses with cultural, design, fashion, music and cooking lessons.
- Top rated social activities4.6
- Top rated school facilities4.5
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
The Italian School for Foreigners in Milan, with more than three decades of experience, organises high-quality Italian courses for foreigners in Italy. It is located in an elegant Liberty building in the heart of Milan. Placed in one of the most charming and evocative neighbourhoods of Milan, it is minutes away from the city’s main attractions: Sforza Castle, Brera Art Gallery, La Scala Opera House, Duomo Cathedral and the famous "golden rectangle" of fashion.
Italian Courses
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€300 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (€) | 300 | 470 | 630 | 800 | 975 | 1,150 | 1,325 | 1,500 | 1,640 | 1,770 | 2,020 |
| Price in US$ | 336 | 526 | 705 | 895 | 1,091 | 1,287 | 1,483 | 1,678 | 1,835 | 1,980 | 2,260 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
07 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 03 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Semi-Intensive Course12 lessons per week | 10 students (max)from€165 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (€) | 0 | 410 | 540 | 660 | 790 | 910 | 1,030 | 1,150 | 1,270 | 1,390 | 1,620 |
| Price in US$ | 459 | 605 | 739 | 884 | 1,018 | 1,153 | 1,287 | 1,421 | 1,555 | 1,813 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 07 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 03 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026
Not suitable for absolute beginners.
- General course schedule
- 2-3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:10 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Semi-Standard Course6 lessons per week | 10 students (max)from€98 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (€) | 0 | 245 | 315 | 390 | 490 | 570 | 650 | 730 | 800 | 910 | 1,090 |
| Price in US$ | 275 | 353 | 437 | 549 | 638 | 728 | 817 | 895 | 1,018 | 1,220 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 07 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 03 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026
This course is NOT suitable for absolute beginners..
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:10 - 13:10 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Standard Course10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€190 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (€) | 190 | 300 | 380 | 490 | 570 | 650 | 730 | 800 | 940 | 1,060 | 1,270 |
| Price in US$ | 213 | 336 | 426 | 549 | 638 | 728 | 817 | 895 | 1,052 | 1,186 | 1,421 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
07 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 03 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:10 - 13:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Intensive Combined Course25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€520 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (€) | 520 | 890 | 1,250 | 1,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 582 | 996 | 1,399 | 1,790 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
07 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 03 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 03 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026
It includes 20 group lessons plus 5 individual lessons per week.Intensive course group in the morning, 4 lessons plus 1 individual hour each day in the afternoon.
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Standard Combined Course15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€415 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (€) | 415 | 710 | 970 | 1,270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 465 | 795 | 1,086 | 1,421 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
07 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 03 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026
It includes 10 group lessons plus 5 individual lessons per week.
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Evening Course3 lessons per week | 10 students (max)from€44 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (€) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 220 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 420 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 247 | 470 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 12 Jan 2026, 13 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 20 Jan 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 15 Sep 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 22 Sep 2026
This course is best for students who cannot study Italian during the day.classes are for 1.5 hours a day, twice a week.
Additional week: EUR 42.
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 19:00 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 5, 10 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Weekend Course 117 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€1,055 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (€) | 1,055 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,181 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Schedule:
- Friday afternoon: 4 hours.
- Saturday: 9 hours. Break for conversation over lunch.
- Sunday morning: 4 hours.
Price includes tuition plus lunch.
Weekend Course 218 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€1,210 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (€) | 1,210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,354 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Schedule:
- Saturday: 9 hours. Break for conversation over lunch.
- Sunday: 9 hours. Break for conversation over lunch.
Price includes tuition plus 2 lunches.
Weekend Course 316 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from€900 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (€) | 900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,007 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Schedule:
- Friday afternoon: 4 hours.
- Saturday: 8 hours.
- Sunday: 4 hours.
Our prices for Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana per Stranieri include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Student opinions about Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana per Stranieri, Milan
Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana per Stranieri, Milan
or interests? Info on classmates with short stays: I was the only one who stayed for a short time. Was also the only older one, otherwise all between 18-35.”
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Ratings of Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana per Stranieri compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana per Stranieri
- Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 30% male / 70% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana per Stranieri and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1986
General school facilities
Drink vending machine
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Student support desk
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 7
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Japan | 10% |
| Germany | 10% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| Turkey | 10% |
| France | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 55% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 20.161290322581% |
| 18-24 years | 7.258064516129% |
| 25-34 years | 32.258064516129% |
| 35-50 years | 32.258064516129% |
| >50 years | 8.0645161290323% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 200Adult courses - Throughout the year: 300Junior courses - In summer: 20Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 9Adult courses Throughout the year: 9Junior courses In summer: 1Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
- Average age of students
- In summer: 22 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana per Stranieri
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Individual lessons:
- Out of school: from EUR 47.
- Weekends: EUR 55.
- Semindividual lessons: EUR 70.
The maximum duration for Satndar and Intensive courses is 12 weeks.
- Out of school: from EUR 47.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 45 €. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 07 Dec 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 23 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 3 days before the course is due to start. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Guided tour of the city.
Adults - Paid activities
- Generally guided tours are free but sometimes the school can organize a visit to somewhere special and in this case there is a little price to pay.
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Terms of Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana per Stranieri
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school








- Legal name/parent company
- Centro Di Lingua E Cultura Italiana Per Stranieri SRL | Tax registration ID: IT08478280152
Visa Documents
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 250 €
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 45 €
- 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.












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