Italian in Rome

Italian courses in Rome

Rome, the eternal city, is a lively and vibrant capital where history is present at every corner. From its many monuments and museums to its unique and vibrant atmosphere, the Italian capital will reveal all the secrets of La Dolce Vita. In other words, an ideal place to make rapid progress at our Italian school in Rome.

The Italian school (from age 16)

Our partner school is a small, friendly, family-run school. It is located in the famous “Rione Monti” district , in the very heart of Rome, just a few minutes from the Colosseum and Termini station.

Accreditations: member of ASILS (Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language) and EDUITALIA (International Education), CVCL.

The school offers :

• 4 classrooms
• 1 interactive whiteboard
• 4 computers
• A number of armchairs
• A snack bar/pizzeria on the ground floor of the building

Courses

Italian courses: general information

• Length of lesson: 50 minutes
• Maximum number of students per class: 12 (between 3 and 12 in high season, 4 and 8 the rest of the time)
• Timetable: lessons are generally given in the morning or afternoon
• Placement test: on the first day of the course
• Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
• Teachers are qualified to teach their language to foreigners

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Standard course

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20 lessons of general Italian in a group per week

With this programme, you will have 4 lessons of Italian every morning or afternoon. You will develop grammar, syntax, phonetics, speaking, reading, listening, writing and vocabulary.
If a course has fewer than 4 participants, the number of lessons per week will be increased to 15.

Levels offered: beginner to advanced

Intensive course

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20 lessons of general Italian per week 5 private lessons per week

In the mornings, students follow the “standard” programme, while the afternoons are devoted to one private lesson per day. This programme is particularly interesting for students who wish to focus their lessons on specific needs or objectives.

Levels offered: beginner to advanced

CELI exam preparation course

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Three times a year, the school organises preparation courses for the CELI (University for Foreigners in Perugia), CILS (University for Foreigners in Siena) and PLIDA (Società Dante Alighieri) exams. These courses take place in February, April and September for 3 sessions of 2 hours per week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).

If you are interested, please contact us for further information.

Minimum level required: A2 to B1

Activities / Leisure

The school organises sports and cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings, in which you are free to participate or not. These activities may be free or at cost and their frequency varies according to the time of year.

Example of possible activities:

• Italian film
• Lectures
• Museums
• Wine tasting
• Guided tours with art historians
• Pizza evenings
• Concerts
• Weekend excursions to Florence and Naples: on request

Accommodation

Shared flats (from 18 years old)

With this option, which gives you total independence and direct contact with Italian culture, you will be staying either with a Roman resident or in a shared student apartment.

Features :

• Single rooms*
• Shared toilet and bathroom
• No meals included
• Access to kitchen
• Travel time to school: 20-30 minutes from the school by public transport
• Location: in the “Rione Monti” district

*Double rooms available on request for 2 people travelling together

Facilities / Services available :

• Laundry (with charge)
• Bed linen provided
• Internet connection via Wi-Fi (free)
• Washing machine: free use once a week
• The flat is cleaned by the owner, while the bedroom, bathroom and toilets are cleaned by the student.

Practical information

Travel

Day of arrival: Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday

Arrival airport: Fiumicino or Ciampino

Transfer available on request (chargeable, see “Dates & prices” tab).
Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay (approximately 4 days after payment of your deposit).

Visa information

Do you need a visa to follow this programme? For more information, please see our Visa Information page.

Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone if you require any further information.

Dates & Prices 2024

Dates 2024

Session starts (all levels): every Monday.

Session starts for complete beginners: 8/01, 5/02, 4/03, 2/04, 29/04, 3/06, 1/07, 29/07, 26/08, 23/09, 21/10, 18/11.

Public holidays (no lessons will be given on these dates or made up later; no compensation will be given): 1/04, 25/04, 1/05, 15/08, 16/08, 1/11, 16/12-6/01.

Prices 2024

All taxes and registration fees included

Accommodation not included. Please contact us for further information.

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