Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri Rome, Italy
Piazza Bologna 1 - 00162 Rome - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
- Class time is shorter than in other schools at 45 minutes per lesson.
Location: Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri is located in the historic and breathtaking city of Rome, Italy. Housed in a stylish turn of the century building, the school is within easy reach of the city centre via the Subway, Bologna station is just a minutes walk from the school's front doors. With such great access to subway and bus transportation, attractions such as the Colleseum, Trevi Fountain and the Roma Forum, are all within a 20-minute journey of the school.
Teaching ability: With over 25 years of experience in teaching Italian as a Second Language, The CLIDA School is fully equipped to assist all levels of students in reaching their language goals. The school has had its excellent level of tuition and student care recognised internationally and holds membership with ASILS - The Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language and EDUITALIA.
School facilities: The facilities of the school are excellent, containing all a student may need to enjoy a productive and memorable time in Rome. These facilities include a gym, computer lab, lounge area, rooftop terrace, movie room and a student support desk for any questions or queries. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Course selection: There are courses available to students of all levels, with many combinations of programmes, consisting of group lessons, private lessons and lessons on Italian culture.
Italian Courses
General Language
G8 Standard
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€320€304 / week More
G8 Standard
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€320€304 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 320 304 | 490 466 | 660 627 | 820 779 | 1,010 960 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,390 1,321 | 1,580 1,501 | 1,770 1,682 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,340 2,223 |
| Price in US$ | 358 | 549 | 739 | 918 | 1,130 | 1,343 | 1,555 | 1,768 | 1,980 | 2,193 | 2,618 |
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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, 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
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "G8 Standard" at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri
Anne
"Very good consistent teaching "
Andrés Enrique
"Unfortunately, the teacher was always talking about the problems with her family, ex-husband and children, and we have practically not seen any grammar, since she spent hours, as I indicate, talking about her particular issues. The group was very heterogeneous, there were people who knew very, very little, and others who knew more for the level in which we were placed."
Till
"It wasn't made clear to me that due to holidays in Rome, I would miss 3 lessons since I had planned my departure on Saturday (Easter week). Clarifying beforehand on how many days overall a student is paying for would have been very helpful."
Additional information for all courses
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GL Language + CultureFor the summer, only limited places left!29 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€460€437 / week More
GL Language + Culture
For the summer, only limited places left!
29 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€460€437 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 460 437 | 690 656 | 890 846 | 990 941 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 515 | 772 | 996 | 1,108 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 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 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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G8 Plus Intensive25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€410€390 / week More
G8 Plus Intensive
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€410€390 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 410 390 | 570 542 | 760 722 | 920 874 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 459 | 638 | 851 | 1,030 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 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 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- 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: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Welcome to Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri1/39
Lesson in progress2/39
outdoors3/39
practising conversation4/39
Sites in Rome5/39
Student6/39
Taking a break7/39
Lesson understood8/39
Making new friends9/39
City excursion10/39
Gelato11/39
Happy student 12/39
Seeing Rome13/39
Statue 14/39
City tour15/39
pizza16/39
Enjoying the sunshine17/39
Sightseeing in Rome18/39
The Collosseum19/39
City tour20/39
Majestic architecture21/39
Touring Rome22/39
Streets of Rome23/39
Studying at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri24/39
Class25/39
lesson26/39
Students in class27/39
Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri class28/39
Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri hallway29/39
Study group30/39
Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri classroom31/39
Touring Rome32/39
Enjoying Rome33/39
Exploring Rome34/39
Sightseeing35/39
Chatting between lessons36/39
Students in Rome37/39
Sites38/39
Working together39/39
Student opinions about Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, Rome
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Overall school rating of
Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, Rome
Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, Rome
88 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (6 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (37 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (14 ratings)
Students 50+ years (29 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Tobias
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Individual, tailor-made lessons from an extremely dedicated teacher!”
“None.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Very flexible in terms of time management.
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Olga
26 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The school is in a very good location, making it accessible from virtually any part of Rome. The teachers are very well prepared to teach. At the secretary's office you can always get help and information you need. I highly recommend it!”
“The only downside is the chairs in the teaching rooms. Normal school benches would be useful, not chairs with a folding table. It is very uncomfortable to work this way.”
Details of the review
Course: GL Language + Culture - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Jul. 2024 by Olga Kortus
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Annette
57 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very informal, friendly teachers, relaxed atmosphere.”
“Classrooms too small, sometimes too many students next to each other. Only a small folding board on the chair for writing was a bit awkward. The walls were very thin and you could hear the teachers in the next room during lessons, which was very annoying.”
Details of the review
Course: G8 Standard - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Feb. 2024 by Annette Dell`Aere
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Anne
47 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I love the teachers and the overall community feel of the school, everybody is very welcoming and professional.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good consistent teaching
Course: G8 Standard - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2023 by Anne Ferri
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lorenz
24 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The staff.”
Details of the review
Course: G8 Standard - 1 week
Review date: 14. Nov. 2022 by Lorenz Bischop
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Andrés Enrique
61 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Good location and small groups. Very attentive staff.”
“To carry out a good immersion, four weeks are necessary, since a single one is insufficient. This should be indicated when registering.”
Insider tip: “It is useless to do this course if you are not going to be there for at least four weeks.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Unfortunately, the teacher was always talking about the problems with her family, ex-husband and children, and we have practically not seen any grammar, since she spent hours, as I indicate, talking about her particular issues. The group was very heterogeneous, there were people who knew very, very little, and others who knew more for the level in which we were placed.Other comments: Although the material was free for those of us who have only been there for a week, we should have been provided with the correction of all the exercises in the booklet once we had finished, which was denied, proposing online classes at 33 euros per hour as the only solution.
Course: G8 Standard - 1 week
Review date: 12. Sep. 2022 by Andrés Enrique Nicás Moreno
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Francisco Manuel
40 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Focused on the basics of grammar, essential to speak properly.”
“The classes were tedious, there was hardly any interaction between the students, much of the content was excessively repetitive, weeks conjugating verbs... I was looking for something more dynamic.”
Details of the review
Course: G8 Standard - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Oct. 2021 by Francisco Manuel Vallejo Auñón
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Aidan
61 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Stefania is an excellent teacher and engaged us all very effectively. Materials were pretty good too.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The information suggested that I would be on a one week course. What I was on was one week of a longer course and I just slotted into what was already being taught, so that was rather misleading. I recognise that it's not possible to arrange a course just for me, or for whoever is coming just for one week but the information needs to stop suggesting that you do anything other than fit into another, ongoing class, for a week, doing what they're doing, not necessarily what you really need to be doing.
Course: G1 - Standard Plus - 1 week
Review date: 29. Oct. 2019 by Aidan Hallett
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Robyn
61 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The learning experience. The teacher was excellent. I wish I could have spent at least a month in Rome being taught by her.”
Details of the review
Other comments: The school was just perfect for me.
Course: G8 Standard - 1 week
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Robyn Monime
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Alexander
27 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Friendliness of the people!”
Insider tip: “Don't do the G1 conversation option if you're going to be interacting with Italians outside of school.”
Details of the review
Course: G1 - Standard Plus - 4 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Alexander Ford
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ivan
16 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Teacher”
Details of the review
Course: G8 Standard - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2018 by Ivan Monastirli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Anastasia
27 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The school is very well organized and the teachers are nice and professional. Air conditioning in every room was a savior on hot august days.”
Insider tip: “Make sure to get to the right level of the group, even if at first you are wrongly allocated. I proactively asked to change my level to a higher one and after a couple of days it worked out.”
Details of the review
Course: G1 - Standard Plus - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Aug. 2018 by Anastasia Savvateeva
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Felicitas Magdalena
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The well-structured lessons”
Details of the review
Other comments: The school atmosphere is very pleasant, all teachers are very sympathetic and competent. You learn a lot.
Course: G1 - Standard Plus - 4 weeks
Review date: 7. Aug. 2018 by Felicitas Magdalena Pfaus
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Perihan
58 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The location of the school and the warm people in the school.”
Insider tip: “- There is something wonderful to see and discover on every corner.
- The sea in Lido is also easy to reach, 30 min. by train.”
- The sea in Lido is also easy to reach, 30 min. by train.”
Details of the review
Other comments: - In the first 2 weeks, too much was spoken and explained in English.
- I would have liked more leisure activities, e.g. day trips to other cities etc.
Course: G8 Standard - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Jun. 2018 by Perihan Önder-Ridder
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Helene
19 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The offered extracurricular activities and the individual / intensive lessons”
Insider tip: “Private lessons !!”
Details of the review
Other comments: My accommodation was perfectly ok, however I would advise other students of my age (19) to look into it more closely: I stayed with an Italian woman between 60-70 years old and I have to say that I would have preferred a different accommodation in the end. She also did not expect me to be so young.
I think that younger students are better off elsewhere.
Course: GD1 - Combination Course (25 Group + 4 Individual) - 4 weeks
Review date: 14. Mar. 2018 by Helene Fuchshuber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ghazal
36 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers are fantastic.”
Details of the review
Other comments: It is a very organized school, highly cooperative and has highly experienced and educated teachers. You would enjoy the 4-hour class.
Course: G8 Standard - 5 weeks
Review date: 13. Mar. 2018 by Ghazal Poorhasan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sheila
73 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The school was well organised and clean. However, I was not in a suitable class. I was not tested for my level and I was lost from the very beginning. After two weeks of falling farther and farther behind I asked for individual tutoring. I was given that, but at an additional cost. I blame myself for not researching more fully what "immersion" really meant. I thought I was going to learn to speak Italian and instead it seemed like a class for fluent Italian speakers on the subject of grammar.”
Insider tip: “Make sure you can already speak and understand Italian before enrolling in the school or you will be lost. There are other ways to learn Italian from the ground up and these methods should be used first. It was very lonely to spend a month with no English speaking friends. I was afraid to go on excursions because I didn't know what was going on.”
Details of the review
Other comments: The director and teachers tried to help and seemed sincerely concerned. It was like they were surprised I couldn't understand Italian. My individual teacher, Catia, was wonderful and made the rest of the course bearable. I will not be returning to Italy for Italian as I had planned.
Course: G8 Standard - 4 weeks
Review date: 12. Feb. 2018 by Sheila Lopez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kristi Mako
61 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Social activities. Quality teachers.”
“Staff is not friendly and helpful at all. The family I stayed with is only in it for the money.”
Details of the review
Course: GD1 - Combination Course (25 Group + 4 Individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. May. 2017 by Kristi Mako Johnson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Janet
70 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The friendliness of the staff and the excellent teaching.”
Details of the review
Other comments: I didn't receive a certificate confirming that I had attended the course or the level of study.
Course: GL Language + Culture - 1 week
Review date: 15. May. 2017 by Janet Enoch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Robert Jack
63 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The atmosphere is very casual. Everyone knows everyone, and there is a real attempt to make the experience pleasant in as many ways as possible.”
Insider tip: “If Stefania is doing her walkabout tours on Friday afternoons, by all means go! She really knows what she's talking about, she's a hoot, and she's brilliant at speaking slowly enough and simply enough that even low-level students can understand her.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Overall, my experience was very good. I may well go back. However, I think they need a larger facility. Some of the classrooms are not really big enough for the larger classes, they really could use a library/listening lab, and there are not enough rest rooms!
A footnote to "Distance from accommodation to school": I was moved from one homestay to another after one month (arranged in advance). This was not a problem particularly. The second place was 15-20 minutes by public transport, but I chose to walk, which was 50 minutes.
Course: G8 Standard - 6 weeks
Review date: 11. Apr. 2017 by Robert Jack Weingart
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Giustina
18 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers, the location ...”
Details of the review
Course: G8 Standard - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Mar. 2017 by Giustina Missir Di Lusignano
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nicolas
27 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Diverse and entertaining activities”
Details of the review
Course: G8 Standard - 3 weeks
Review date: 10. Mar. 2017 by Nicolas Muerner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Stanislaw
49 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Chiara was a wonderful and stern teacher and the group was small with very nice people. And you are in ROME!!!”
Insider tip: “If you are a mature student like me book yourself a nice bed & breakfast with heating/air-con and a reasonable bed. Do not take the organized accommodation.”
Details of the review
Other comments: In the age of PC's, internet, pads and smartphones, the school relies mainly on teacher, paper and chalkboard.
Course: GD2 - Combination Course (25 Group + 8 Individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Feb. 2017 by Stanislaw Zwieglinski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nicholas
40 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Good teachers and friendly staff.”
Details of the review
Course: GL Language + Culture - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Jan. 2017 by Nicholas Cavenagh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Evelyne
54 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The welcoming - the fact that it is a small school
Quality of the teacher - diversity of students' age and profiles”
Quality of the teacher - diversity of students' age and profiles”
Insider tip: “In Rome, everything must be seen, the extracurricular programme offered is also very interesting”
Details of the review
Other comments: No,I am very satisfied with my choice!
Course: G1 - Standard Plus - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Oct. 2016 by Evelyne Rosselet-christ Liaudet
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nadege
43 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Teachers are serious, nice and available”
Insider tip: “Everything is of interest in Rome... if in addition you decided to follow the History of Art courses, that are fascinating, Rome becomes even more wonderful”
Details of the review
Other comments: Excellent school. I've decided to go back there to prepare the CILS
Course: GL/2K Language + Culture - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2016 by Nadege Martin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kim
17 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The lessons as well as the competent and friendly teachers.”
Insider tip: “Campo de' Fiori, the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Cathedral.”
Details of the review
Other comments: The accommodation was terrible: tiny, uncomfortable beds, no air conditioning, cold/short shower with virtually no pressure. The location was great, though.
Course: G8 Standard - 5 weeks
Review date: 13. Sep. 2016 by Kim Berglöff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Aura
18 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“In general, very pleasant classes.”
Details of the review
Course: G8 Standard - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2016 by Aura Romeo Gascón
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Joanne
32 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The courses were really great, everyone is very friendly, welcoming and always there to help (ticket printing, various information ...)”
Insider tip: “Everything is beautiful in Rome, just choose!”
Details of the review
Other comments: I really like school, I have already studied there twice and I think I will go back again
Course: G1 - Standard Plus - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2016 by Joanne Courtois
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mikael
50 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Excellent teacher”
Details of the review
Course: G1 - Standard Plus - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2016 by Mikael Svensson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (CLI)
“Everyone at CLIDA — from executive staff to each teacher — recognizes every micro-niche boutique on sight. The tastes, needs and preferences of each student are known. The staff is professional, welcoming, warm and attentive.”–Fabrizio Fucile,Director of Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri
- Accreditations and Quality seals
UNI 11863:2022- 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
- 45% male / 55% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1994
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Microwave for student use
Computer lab
Movie room
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Gym
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Internship placement guidance service (paid)
Internship placement guidance service (free)
Babysitter (paid)
Ironing service (paid)
Dry cleaning (paid)
Laundry (paid)
Assistance with organizing transportation
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Tourist information
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
- Number of public PC workstations: 6
Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 20% |
| Germany | 10% |
| Brazil | 8% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Netherlands | 4% |
| Switzerland | 4% |
| China | 3% |
| France | 2% |
| Venezuela | 2% |
| England | 2% |
| Korea | 2% |
| Sweden | 1% |
| Japan | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 36% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 20% |
| 25-34 years | 35% |
| 35-50 years | 30% |
| >50 years | 10% |
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 100Throughout the year: 50Junior courses - In summer: 30
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years14 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 8Adult courses Throughout the year: 8Junior 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 Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
The following start dates are not available for group courses: 27 April and 29 June.
Individual lessons are 60 minutes.- 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, 06 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 22 Dec 2026, 23 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026, 27 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026, 29 Dec 2026, 30 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. - 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
- Roma Ciampino Airport:
- €85 one way
€170 return (both ways) - Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
- €85 one way
€170 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Fiumicino.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Guided tours of the city (on average 2 in 4 weeks)
Italian films shown at school (on average 2 in 4 weeks)
Social evenings (on average 2 in 4 weeks)
Cinema
Theatre
Disco
Walks and trips
Rome is a city of history and art and has many guided tours incuding:
Roman Forum
Baroque Rome
Christian Rome
The Churches of Caravaggio
St Peter’s
* Ancient Ostia
Trips during the summer include Florence and Naples Adults - Paid activities
- Tickets (trains and museums), drink & meals.
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
34 ratings Single room, No meals 
Shared bathroom
from
€300/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
34 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€300/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 | 455 | 700 | 945 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 354 | 536 | 825 | 1,113 |
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
- 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, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 70
No extra nights bookable
Homestay
34 ratings Double room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€150/ week Show more
Homestay
34 ratings
Double room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€150/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 300 | 350 | 400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 354 | 413 | 471 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices vary according to standards. Listed prices are minimums.
Maximum prices:
- 1 week: EUR 170,
- 2 weeks: EUR 270,
- 3 weeks: EUR 380,
- 4 weeks: EUR 470.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- 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
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 14
- Maximum age of students
- 70
No extra nights bookable
Homestay
34 ratings Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€350/ week Show more
Homestay
34 ratings
Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€350/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 700 | 975 | 1200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 825 | 1,149 | 1,413 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices vary according to standards. Listed prices are minimum ones.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- 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
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri.
Questions and answers about Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri
Do you offer Erasmus+? What is your OID number?
“PIC number per Erasmus plus: 929424901.
OID E10141952”
OID E10141952”
Fabrizio, Director from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri Roma - Feb 11, 2026
How often are social activities organized?
“We usually plan 3 activities per week during the Summer (April-September) and 2 activities per week during the low season (October-March).”
Dr. Fabrizio Fucile, Administration from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri Roma - Dec 26, 2023
Is there a (small) desk in the student's room when booking with accommodation?
“Yes. There is always a table/desk in every room.”
Giulia, Administration from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, Rome - Dec 12, 2023
How far away is the accommodation from school?
“It depends! Sometimes they are 10 min from the school, other times 20 min. But always well connected to the school.”
Giulia, Administration from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, Rome - Dec 12, 2023
How long does a private lesson at the Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri in Rome last?
“Individual lessons are 60 minutes.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 21, 2023
What are the social activities / excursions you offer?
“We plan the social activities at the beginning of each month and the prices are displayed time by time according to the activity (only for tickets, drinks or food).”
Dr. Fabrizio Fucile, Administration from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri Roma - Mar 06, 2023
Is there an outdoor area where you can sit? And is there a good coffee machine in the school?
“We have a nice terrace for smoking or eating. We do not have water or coffee machines. There are two good bars just outside the school, one on the left and one on the right. ”
Dr. Fabrizio Fucile, Administration from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri Roma - Mar 06, 2023
I wish to take 10 group (not private) conversation lessons, but I cannot start on Monday and should finish before Friday.
“Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri offers a group conversation course called Italian Conversation which consists of 15 group lessons per week. This is the course that best suits your needs, but lessons that you cannot take cannot be made up.
Alternatively, you can opt for private lessons and book as many as you like.”
Alternatively, you can opt for private lessons and book as many as you like.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 09, 2022
When is the G4 and when is the G8 course recommended? What is the difference?
“For elementary students I don't suggest the G4. It's a grammar course, effective for speakers who have a good ability in speaking and wants to improve the grammar knowledge.... When the language learning is "academic" and not through the daily life we suggest the G8 course at least, for improving all the abilities. With the G4 course the student takes the risk to have a good knowledge of the grammar but poor abilities in listening comprehension and oral production.”
Fabrizio, LanguageCourse.net - Mar 02, 2022
FAQ about Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, Rome
Do you have Spanish courses?
“At present (2024), the school only offers Italian courses. ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 30, 2024
I would like to know the content of the Italian Conversation course.
“The course includes 10 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week. The content depends on the students' language level. The courses at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri are are structured in two parts. The first part is the grammar which is followed by the Conversation course. During the Conversation course, students learn to apply the new linguistic structures and grammar they learned in the most varied situations from the colloquial to a more formal language. They broaden their vocabulary and practice idiomatic expressions of spoken Italian. The Conversation course can be booked without the grammar part as well. It also includes 5 private lessons per week where students can focus on any aspect of the language they wish to improve. ”
Angela Ligartova, Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 10, 2022
We would like to have private lessons for two. Is the price for private lessons alone or with two people the same?
“For a private course for two students we increase the price by 20%. Books, teaching material and extra activities included (NO entrance tickets or meals).”
Fabrizio, Founder | School Manager from Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri - Apr 04, 2022
Is airport pickup offered by CLI Dante Alighieri?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Roma Ciampino Airport (85 €), Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (85 €)”
Which countries are students of Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri comes from USA with a 20% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and Brazil (8%).”
Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri offers courses for which ages?
“Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Linguistica SRL | Tax registration ID: IT04673651008
Visa Documents
Nationals from Poland do not require a visa for travelling to Italy and attending a language course.
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
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 40 €
- 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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It includes 25 lessons per week of Italian lessons plus 5 cultural lessons in the afternoon.