Centro Koinè Bologna, Italy 
Vicolo Posterla, 15 - 40125 Bologna - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Location: Centro Koinè Bologna is located in the culturally rich city of Bologna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Known for its traditional Italian cuisine, ancient architecture and its presence next to the seaside, Bologna is a unique city, within which Centro Koiné Bologna has an excellent location. Students can have an authentic Italian experience whilst reaching language goals. The school is situated in a palazzo within the University quarter and is only moments from the Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers. With shops, cafés and many restaurants close by, students can have a comfortable and enjoyable experience discovering the city. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is within a 50-minute journey of the school via public transport.
School facilities: The facilities of the school offer a library, movie rentals and free WIFI. All classrooms are equipped with heating, air conditioning and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accommodation: Centro Koiné Bologna can assist with all accommodation needs. They offer accommodation in Homestay with local families, shared apartments and within various hotels, many of which are within walking distance of the school.
Accreditations and Associations: This school is a member of ASILS (Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language).
Social and Cultural: Centro Koinè Bologna's active social and cultural programme is sure to keep students busy and entertained during their time in Bologna.
School chain: Koinè Center is one of the longest-established groups of schools to teach Italian language courses to foreigners, from within Italy. Their first center opened in Florence over 40 years ago. Through a policy that promotes engaging students with the different cultural and historical aspects of their surroundings, Koiné Center offers varied, flexible and effective programmes designed to engage students whilst achieving their language goals. Koiné Center now has 4 centers throughout Italy with locations in Florence, Bologna, Lucca and Capraia.
Koiné Center promotes a pleasant and friendly atmosphere throughout all of their schools, the commitment of all staff to a students learning and experience, one of the main focuses throughout all Koiné centers.
A pioneer in teaching methods, Koiné Center has been promoting a Communicative Method of teaching for many years. This method is primarily based on speaking and listening, with the use of creative activities and authentic materials, providing students with the tools needed to become self-reliant and autonomous in their use of the Italian language.
Italian Courses
General Language
Italian Language & Culture
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€300€285 / week More
Italian Language & Culture
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€300€285 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 300 285 | 530 504 | 670 637 | 850 808 | 1,245 1,183 | 1,585 1,506 | 1,815 1,725 | 1,980 1,881 | 3,690 3,506 | 5,526 5,250 | 7,356 6,989 |
| Price in US$ | 336 | 593 | 750 | 951 | 1,393 | 1,774 | 2,031 | 2,215 | 4,128 | 6,182 | 8,229 |
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- 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:
12 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 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: 11:15 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Student reviews about "Italian Language & Culture" at Centro Koinè
Odile
"Super; perfectly suited to my level!"
Carmen Apolonia
"No."
José Antonio
"Everything OK."
Astrid
"Previous knowledge required!"
Isabela
"Very good course - I recommend it and I'll stay longer on the next one."
Hester
"Nice course, good teachers."
Beate
"I would have liked more encouragement to speak Italian by myself."
RADHARANI
"It is an excellent place to learn the language. The administration and teachers are incredibly kind. I will come back!"
Additional information for all courses
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Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 10 Individual)30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€750€713 / week More
Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 10 Individual)
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€750€713 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 750 713 | 1,390 1,321 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,550 2,423 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 839 | 1,555 | 2,193 | 2,853 |
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- 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:
12 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026
This course includes 20 group lessons and 10 Individual lessons per week.
Please note: week 17 only is only 3 days course: (1 week = 3 days): EUR 150.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual)25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€525€499 / week More
Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual)
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€525€499 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 525 499 | 980 931 | 1,330 1,264 | 1,730 1,644 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 588 | 1,097 | 1,488 | 1,936 |
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- 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:
12 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026
This course includes 20 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Intensive Individual Course (10)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€450€428 / week More
Intensive Individual Course (10)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
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€450€428 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 450 428 | 880 836 | 1,290 1,226 | 1,700 1,615 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 504 | 985 | 1,444 | 1,902 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Individual Course (15)15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€675€642 / week More
Intensive Individual Course (15)
15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
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€675€642 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 675 642 | 1,290 1,226 | 1,675 1,592 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 756 | 1,444 | 1,874 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Individual Course (15)" at Centro Koinè
Detlef
"Top (very good). "
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Individual Course (20)20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€880€836 / week More
Intensive Individual Course (20)
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
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€880€836 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 880 836 | 1,700 1,615 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 985 | 1,902 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Individual Course (30)30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€1,290€1,226 / week More
Intensive Individual Course (30)
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
€1,290€1,226 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,290 1,226 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,444 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Centro Koinè include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Student opinions about Centro Koinè, Bologna
4.6
Overall school rating of
Centro Koinè, Bologna
Centro Koinè, Bologna
96 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (21 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (17 ratings)
Students 50+ years (56 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Peggy
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Position of school.”
“Nothing specific.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 10. Nov. 2025 by Peggy Muench
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Odile
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Enthusiastic, caring teachers and a two-and-a-half-hour timetable: the alternation of two teachers gives a new dynamism to a studious morning. The teachers attach the same importance to each student.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super; perfectly suited to my level!
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Nov. 2025 by Odile Lormand
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Georgina
78 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Fabulous teachers.”
“Beginner classes not strong.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Very professional.
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Sep. 2025 by Georgina Douglas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Holly
57 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Great teachers.”
“Placement of level was not as promised and wasn’t told why.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 22. Sep. 2025 by Holly Hendrigan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mª Ángeles
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers were very attentive and the classes were very engaging.”
“The furniture is a bit old.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 15. Jul. 2025 by Mª Ángeles Morales Remesal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Carmen Apolonia
55 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The organization of the timetable and the language teaching, combining grammar and pronunciation, seemed to me to be very appropriate.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: No.
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 14. Jul. 2025 by Carmen Apolonia Sánchez Gómez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Andreas
65 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“They have very good teachers who are very good at teaching and language. I was lucky that two of the three teachers were a great fit. I felt very well integrated into the group. The group was very homogeneous in terms of learning and performance levels, and therefore the learning was optimal.
The good teachers incorporated films, music, and images from the internet into the work. This worked wonderfully and was very helpful. They were very helpful with questions about my living situation and organized a one-day extension for me. That was very friendly and good.”
The good teachers incorporated films, music, and images from the internet into the work. This worked wonderfully and was very helpful. They were very helpful with questions about my living situation and organized a one-day extension for me. That was very friendly and good.”
“Unfortunately, they also have really poorly trained teachers.
The learning materials consisted only of photocopied sheets and not a complete volume like in Turin. What was missing was a list of the teaching materials used. Little homework was assigned, and the poor teacher sometimes assigned something and then didn't include it in the next lesson.
Unlike in Turin, there was no group room – instead, we met in a cafe near the school. That was nice, too, but nowhere near as cohesive and cross-group as in Turin.
What I found mediocre was the lack of organization at the school: there was no welcoming or farewell ceremony for new students. In Turin, we always met at the beginning and end of the week. There was a framework for starting, and a certificate was also presented when you left. This was left to the teachers, who didn't offer any framework for it either. I felt the collaboration between management and teaching staff was lacking.”
The learning materials consisted only of photocopied sheets and not a complete volume like in Turin. What was missing was a list of the teaching materials used. Little homework was assigned, and the poor teacher sometimes assigned something and then didn't include it in the next lesson.
Unlike in Turin, there was no group room – instead, we met in a cafe near the school. That was nice, too, but nowhere near as cohesive and cross-group as in Turin.
What I found mediocre was the lack of organization at the school: there was no welcoming or farewell ceremony for new students. In Turin, we always met at the beginning and end of the week. There was a framework for starting, and a certificate was also presented when you left. This was left to the teachers, who didn't offer any framework for it either. I felt the collaboration between management and teaching staff was lacking.”
Insider tip: “The Teatro di Sole is an absolute must for students who already know a little more Italian.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 3 weeks
Review date: 26. May. 2025 by Andreas Funk
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Detlef
55 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers are very good and motivate the students. Well prepared lessons and take interests of the students in consideration.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Top (very good).
Course: Intensive Individual Course (15) - 1 week
Review date: 29. Jan. 2025 by Detlef Gastner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
David
Overall rating
5.0
“Well organized with excellent teachers.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 4 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2024 by David Cobb
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Rune
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Good committed teachers with a good organisation. Theory in the morning and conversation in the afternoon. It is excellent that they make sure that everyone is heard.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Oct. 2024 by Rune Nilsson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Tatiana
40 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very good teachers and amazing dynamic!”
“I would like to had more after class activities.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 15. Oct. 2024 by Tatiana Chiarella
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Karin
78 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The teachers. The city tour.”
“Too few activities. Apart from the city tour, we only had dinner together. Only pizza and not something typical of Bologna.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 15. Oct. 2024 by Karin Stifter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
José Antonio
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Good teachers- Great afternoon activities.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Everything OK.
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Oct. 2024 by José Antonio Arnedo Muro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Astrid
61 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The Italian lessons. Logical grammatical structure, exercises packed into games.”
“Afternoon activities only twice a week and a minimum of 5 participants. Were not reached, activity cancelled.”
Insider tip: “Organise afternoon activities yourself e.g. ‘Pasta handmade’ cooking course”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Previous knowledge required!
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Jul. 2024 by Astrid Tiedt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jennifer
22 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“As the classes are small, it is easier to help all students with their problems. All the teachers and students are very nice.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Jul. 2024 by Jennifer Mittelstadt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Isabela
45 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“- great teachers: respond to each individual, motivate, encourage and gently encourage active participation and always have a smile on their faces
- very entertaining lessons: topics from life, spontaneous topics, no stubborn treatment of book pages
- the afternoon activities: very interesting and a great opportunity to get to know the other students better
I'll definitely come back! :-)”
- very entertaining lessons: topics from life, spontaneous topics, no stubborn treatment of book pages
- the afternoon activities: very interesting and a great opportunity to get to know the other students better
I'll definitely come back! :-)”
“The school can't do anything about that, I was probably just unlucky that during "my" language week, there were many other students there who had the same nationality and/or language. So the Dutch, the Americans, the French etc. got together and each spoke their “own” native language during the breaks.
Feedback”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good course - I recommend it and I'll stay longer on the next one.
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 22. Apr. 2024 by Isabela Libowski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Hester
50 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Good teachers, pleasant school, good administration and organization. Super good location! After 2 hours of grammar, half an hour of drinking coffee together in a bar and then another 1.5 hours of vocabulary and conversation.”
“I expected more activities. Now it was 1 tour of 1.5 hours on Monday and a dinner on Thursday with 1 teacher each time. This was a lot of fun to do. So I would have liked more of it, especially if you're traveling alone. I did miss the cooking class, movie night, etc.”
Insider tip: “The aperitivo.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Nice course, good teachers.Other comments: Good school.
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 5. Apr. 2024 by Hester Groot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Stefan
47 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Good teaching”
“Nothing”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 10. Oct. 2023 by Stefan Rau
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Josiane
66 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The quality of the teachers and the location of the school.
The name of the school is ARCA, not Centro Koine.”
The name of the school is ARCA, not Centro Koine.”
“The premises are cramped and old. I was assigned to a group whose level was too low. I didn't learn much.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 20. Jun. 2023 by Josiane Marjollet
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Beate
64 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The student groups were international, there was a lively exchange.”
“I would have liked more joint activities outside of school to get to know the city better and faster.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I would have liked more encouragement to speak Italian by myself.
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 16. May. 2023 by Beate Gerner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mirjam
53 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Enthusiastic and kind teachers, pleasant atmosphere at school.”
“Few students and therefore too much difference in level in the group. Teachers did not anticipate this sufficiently.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 11. Aug. 2021 by Mirjam Lammers
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Gabi
73 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Openness friendliness”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Feb. 2020 by Gabi Zeppetzauer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Gillian
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Helpful and friendly staff”
Insider tip: “Need to pay in cash”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 10. Dec. 2019 by Gillian Fairbanks
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Radharani
39 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The friendliness of the staff is the best thing to highlight. They found additional activities to do.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It is an excellent place to learn the language. The administration and teachers are incredibly kind. I will come back!Other comments: Excellent!
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Nov. 2019 by RADHARANI ARCI
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lena
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers were very good. We learned alot and also had alot of fun.”
Insider tip: “Go to the events that the school offers. Explore the town, it's lovely. If you are interested in music there are concerts all the time.”
Details of the review
Other comments: It's a nice school and has a very good arrangement.
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. May. 2019 by Lena Lindsäth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Yvonne
29 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very friendly and helpful staff”
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 17. Mar. 2019 by Yvonne Jasch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Barbara
46 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Atmosphere, teachers Iolanda and Lucia”
Insider tip: “Homestay with an Italian family.”
Details of the review
Other comments: The actual number of course hours per week was 13 hours, and I paid for 20.
Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 21. Jan. 2019 by Barbara Bańka
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Maria
64 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Private lessons”
Details of the review
Course: Private Lessons (20) - 1 week
Review date: 5. Nov. 2018 by Maria Geyer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jean-claude
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Warm welcome, quality of teaching and teachers' professionalism.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Totally satisfied
Course: Master Class 45+ - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Nov. 2018 by Jean-claude Breliere
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Robert
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Excellent instructors who adapted to my needs.”
Details of the review
Course: Private Lessons (20) - 1 week
Review date: 31. Oct. 2018 by Robert Hoff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Centro Koinè
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- 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
- 40% male / 60% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Centro Koinè and you book here.
- The school is also known under the name
- Koinè Center
- Year of school foundation
- 1993
General school facilities
Library
Movie rental
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
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 all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15% |
| USA | 15% |
| Japan | 15% |
| Spain | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| China | 2% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 2% |
| 18-24 years | 15% |
| 25-34 years | 25% |
| 35-50 years | 33% |
| >50 years | 25% |
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 35Adult courses - Throughout the year: 20Junior courses - In summer: 30Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 4Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by Centro Koinè
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
On the first day students receive a folder containing the weekly programme of activities and excursions, a map of the city and a small guide with useful addresses in Bologna.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 10 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport:
- €70 one way
€140 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ).
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Schedule of activities - adults and juniors (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Talks:
- Bologna, its music and lyrics: Songwriter’s works reflecting Italian society. Guided listening of selected songs.
- Bologna and the Italian cinema: The Italian cinema and Bologna as movie set.
History, legend and curious customs:
- Santo Stefano's Basilica and the seven churches
- The unique scenery of the seven religious buildings that are interweaving and surprisingly interconnected
Walks:
A taste of Bologna:
- A food and wine lovers' walking tour of the town
- Introducing not only the historic centre but also the traditional ingredients and specialities of the area, the market, the old and new food stores and wine shops.
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
36 ratings Single room, Breakfast 
Shared bathroom
from
€240/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
36 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€240/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 240 | 480 | 680 | 900 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 283 | 566 | 801 | 1,060 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 18:00-20:00
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
Student reviews about Homestay
Peggy
"Single room and breakfast.
Tatiana
"Amazing.
Astrid
"Luxusappartement!
Hester
"There was no kitchen available, but in Bologna that is not really a problem. Very nice people, nice room in a beautiful location, 2 minutes from school.
Beate
"Overall ok, especially quiet even with the window closed, clean. The bathroom is a bit small.
Homestay
36 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€210/ week Show more
Homestay
36 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€210/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 210 | 420 | 570 | 700 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 248 | 495 | 672 | 825 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 18:00-20:00
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
No extra nights bookable
Homestay
36 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€200/ week Show more
Homestay
36 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€200/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 780 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 236 | 471 | 707 | 919 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 18:00-20:00
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
No extra nights bookable
Student reviews about Homestay
Christina
"I was with Pauline. It was great staying with Pauline and her cat Pedro. Comfortable bed, nice room. Everything was very tidy and made you feel at home. The apartment is in a really great location, close to a really good pasticceria. It was really nice with Pauline.
Odile
"Welcoming family who took the time to talk with me. Classes after classes.
Andreas
"The good thing was that it was almost a self-contained apartment with a bathroom and a private room. The kitchen was shared and well-equipped. However, the countertop and table space was so crowded that there was always something lying around or standing everywhere. Everything was clean, but it was an organized mess. The landlady was very friendly and helpful when asked. She sat in front of the very loud TV more or less all day because she was hard of hearing. When I asked something, she had to turn it off first to hear me.
So there was little interaction. We both left each other alone.
The beauty of the room, the very good furnishings, the good internet, and the fact that the room wasn't so cluttered with knick-knacks unfortunately suffered from the fact that you really couldn't open the window at night because the street noise was too loud. Overall, I'd say that in a situation like this, I would have almost preferred my own apartment with more peace and quiet – but I was also spoiled by Turin. I also had the impression that the lady was constantly taking in students—for the money?—and therefore wasn't willing or able to engage more intensively with the guests. Again, she was always friendly. There's no question about that.
Maria Beatriz
"15-18 minutes
Homestay
36 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€160/ week Show more
Homestay
36 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€160/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 160 | 280 | 360 | 440 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 189 | 330 | 424 | 519 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 18:00-20:00
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
No extra nights bookable
Homestay
36 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€300/ week Show more
Homestay
36 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€300/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 | 660 | 960 | 1230 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 354 | 778 | 1,131 | 1,449 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 18:00-20:00
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
No extra nights bookable
Homestay
36 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€280/ week Show more
Homestay
36 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€280/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 280 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 330 | 636 | 954 | 1,272 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 18:00-20:00
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
No extra nights bookable
Student reviews about Homestay
Holly
"Greatly appreciated host’s cooking and conversation (in both Italian and English).
FAQ about Centro Koinè, Bologna
Does this school offer accommodation?
“The Bologna Koiné Centre can help with all accommodation needs. They offer accommodation in local host families, shared flats and various hotels, many of which are within walking distance of the school (2025).”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 17, 2025
How do I know if there is still availability for the course?
“Schools notify us when they no longer have availability, and this information is shown in the school profile.”
Cinzia Carli, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 12, 2022
Is it possible to take a course at Koinè Center as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Italian Language & Culture, Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 10 Individual), Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual)”
Is airport pickup offered by Centro Koinè?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (70 €)”
What is the number of students per class at Koinè?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Koinè varies from 1 (Intensive Individual Course (10)) to 12 students (Italian Language & Culture)”
Which countries are students of Centro Koinè from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Koinè comes from Japan with a 15% representation, followed by students from Germany (15%) and USA (15%).”
Centro Koinè offers courses for which ages?
“Centro Koinè offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of Centro Koinè
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Koine - Centro di formazione linguistica e di incontri cultu | Tax registration ID: IT03002750481
Visa Documents
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.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 70 €
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- 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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