Cultura Italiana Bologna, Italy 
Via Castiglione 4 - 40124 Bologna - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of student apartments4.6
- Top rated social activities4.5
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
- Class time is shorter than in other schools at 45 minutes per lesson.
Special Offers
- Offer!Intensive Course
Cultura Italiana is located in the beautiful and charismatic medieval city of Bologna, in the northern Emilia Romagna region of Italy. The school is housed in a medieval building in the very centre of the city, with everything a student needs in terms of shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants within minutes of its front doors. A city with a rich cultural history, Bologna offers excellent cuisine, osterie, theatre and musical productions, concerts and a great nightlife.
The school boasts a varied selection of courses ranging from General Italian classes taught in groups to Private lessons, Italian for Business and CILS Exam preparation course. Courses are available for students from a complete beginners level to proficiency, meaning there is something for everyone!
Cultura Italiana likes to engage students in a realistic focus on Italian through lifestyle and culture whilst studying at the school. They have a varied activity and social programme throughout the year, offering students the opportunity to participate in walks, visits and meetings, as well as in local art and history. The goal of the activity programme is so students can engage in Italian language and culture on a local level as opposed to that of a tourist.
All teachers at Cultura Italiana Bologna have at least 5 years of teaching experience and are happy to advise students with anything they may need in terms of information about the city, accommodation, health, cultural programmes, entertainment and more.
Italian Courses
General Language
Intensive Course
In high demand!25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€394€375 / week More
Intensive Course
In high demand!
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€394€375 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 394 375 | 728 692 | 1,063 1,010 | 1,397 1,328 | 2,065 1,962 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,033 2,882 | 6,599 6,270 | 9,409 8,939 | 12,525 11,899 | 14,083 13,379 |
| Price in US$ | 433 | 800 | 1,168 | 1,535 | 2,268 | 2,636 | 3,332 | 7,248 | 10,334 | 13,757 | 15,468 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
- If you are under 30 or over 65 years old you get a 10% discount .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 12:40 - 15:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Course" at Cultura Italiana
Alessandra
"Very, very good."
Brita
"I have not been adequately classified."
Sylvie
"You have to be ready to jump on the bandwagon if you're only going for a week."
Evi
"Intensive, demanding, challenging."
Claus
"Was very successful, discount yes, necessary? Very demanding, grammatical topics very specific, but in-depth."
Jürgen
"Good"
Erna Ida
"I am completely satisfied, very effective"
Ruth
"Very good"
Kyoko
"The private lesson was great because it gave me a chance to talk about issues that I couldn't discuss in class ( because there were several of us in the class). It gave me a lot of confidence for the future."
Vera
"It helps me a lot and I hope that maybe sometime in future I’ll be back there "
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Bildungsurlaub Course30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€363€345 / week More
Bildungsurlaub Course
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
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€363€345 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 363 345 | 726 690 |
| Price in US$ | 399 | 798 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 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 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Intensive Course Mini Group25 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€652€620 / week More
Intensive Course Mini Group
25 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€652€620 / week
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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 (€) | 652 620 | 1,237 1,176 | 1,824 1,733 | 2,409 2,289 | 2,994 2,845 | 3,580 3,401 | 4,166 3,958 | 4,752 4,515 | 5,337 5,071 | 5,922 5,626 | 7,094 6,740 |
| Price in US$ | 717 | 1,359 | 2,004 | 2,646 | 3,289 | 3,932 | 4,576 | 5,220 | 5,862 | 6,505 | 7,792 |
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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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 12:40 - 15:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Afternoon/Evening Course 1212 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€211€201 / week More
Afternoon/Evening Course 12
12 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
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€211€201 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 4 | 6 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 844 802 | 1,233 1,172 | 2,396 2,277 |
| Price in US$ | 927 | 1,355 | 2,632 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Classes can take place in the afternoon and/or evening according to student's and teacher's availability.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2-3 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:
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 4, 6, 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Afternoon/Evening Course 66 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€129€123 / week More
Afternoon/Evening Course 6
6 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
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€129€123 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 4 | 6 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 514 489 | 737 701 | 1,397 1,328 |
| Price in US$ | 565 | 810 | 1,535 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Classes can take place in the afternoon and/or evening according to student's and teacher's availability.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 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:
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 4, 6, 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Private
One-to-One Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€545€518 / week More
One-to-One Lessons 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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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 (€) | 545 518 | 1,090 1,036 | 1,635 1,554 | 2,180 2,071 | 2,725 2,589 | 3,270 3,107 | 3,815 3,625 | 4,360 4,142 | 4,905 4,660 | 5,450 5,178 | 6,540 6,213 |
| Price in US$ | 599 | 1,198 | 1,796 | 2,395 | 2,993 | 3,592 | 4,190 | 4,789 | 5,388 | 5,986 | 7,183 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 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: 13:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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One-to-One Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€1,090€1,036 / week More
One-to-One Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€1,090€1,036 / week
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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 (€) | 1,090 1,036 | 2,180 2,071 | 3,270 3,107 | 4,360 4,142 | 5,450 5,178 | 6,540 6,213 | 7,630 7,249 | 8,720 8,284 | 9,810 9,320 | 10,900 10,355 | 13,080 12,426 |
| Price in US$ | 1,198 | 2,395 | 3,592 | 4,789 | 5,986 | 7,183 | 8,380 | 9,578 | 10,775 | 11,972 | 14,366 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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One-to-One Lessons 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€1,635€1,554 / week More
One-to-One Lessons 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€1,635€1,554 / week
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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 (€) | 1,635 1,554 | 3,270 3,107 | 4,905 4,660 | 6,540 6,213 | 8,175 7,767 | 9,810 9,320 | 11,445 10,873 | 13,080 12,426 | 14,715 13,980 | 16,350 15,533 | 19,620 18,639 |
| Price in US$ | 1,796 | 3,592 | 5,388 | 7,183 | 8,979 | 10,775 | 12,570 | 14,366 | 16,162 | 17,958 | 21,549 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 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: 13:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Two-to-One Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€376€358 / week More
Two-to-One Lessons 10
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€376€358 / week
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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 (€) | 376 358 | 752 715 | 1,128 1,072 | 1,504 1,429 | 1,880 1,786 | 2,256 2,144 | 2,632 2,501 | 3,008 2,858 | 3,384 3,215 | 3,760 3,572 | 4,512 4,287 |
| Price in US$ | 413 | 826 | 1,239 | 1,652 | 2,065 | 2,478 | 2,891 | 3,304 | 3,717 | 4,130 | 4,956 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 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: 13:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Two-to-One Lessons 10" at Cultura Italiana
Urs
"The private lessons were primarily focussed on speaking Italian. This proved to be very motivating and remains a vivid memory."
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Two-to-One Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€752€715 / week More
Two-to-One Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€752€715 / week
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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 (€) | 752 715 | 1,504 1,429 | 2,256 2,144 | 3,008 2,858 | 3,760 3,572 | 4,512 4,287 | 5,264 5,001 | 6,016 5,716 | 6,768 6,430 | 7,520 7,144 | 9,024 8,573 |
| Price in US$ | 826 | 1,652 | 2,478 | 3,304 | 4,130 | 4,956 | 5,782 | 6,608 | 7,434 | 8,260 | 9,912 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Two-to-One Lessons 3030 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€1,130€1,074 / week More
Two-to-One Lessons 30
30 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€1,130€1,074 / week
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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 (€) | 1,130 1,074 | 2,260 2,147 | 3,390 3,221 | 4,520 4,294 | 5,650 5,368 | 6,780 6,441 | 7,910 7,515 | 9,040 8,588 | 10,170 9,662 | 11,300 10,735 | 13,560 12,882 |
| Price in US$ | 1,242 | 2,483 | 3,724 | 4,965 | 6,206 | 7,447 | 8,688 | 9,929 | 11,170 | 12,411 | 14,893 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 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: 13:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Language Plus Activity
Intensive Course & Cooking25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€530€504 / week More
Intensive Course & Cooking
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€530€504 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 530 504 | 1,000 950 | 1,471 1,398 | 1,941 1,844 |
| Price in US$ | 583 | 1,099 | 1,616 | 2,132 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Student reviews about "Intensive Course & Cooking" at Cultura Italiana
Sabine
"I made pasta dough from scratch for the first time! It turned out great. "
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Our prices for Cultura Italiana 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 before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Student opinions about Cultura Italiana, Bologna
4.5
Overall school rating of
Cultura Italiana, Bologna
Cultura Italiana, Bologna
45 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (7 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
Students 50+ years (33 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Birgit
61 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Great teachers, exciting classes.”
“The group composition was a bit tricky.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeks
Review date: 25. May. 2026
Sabine
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The classes were very varied, they were fun, and I learned a lot. Even as someone over 55, I felt very comfortable here.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I made pasta dough from scratch for the first time! It turned out great.
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Course: Intensive Course & Cooking - 1 week
Review date: 23. Feb. 2026
Alessandra
57 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“This school has really great, warm-hearted, good teachers!
The program is intensive and easily manageable at your personal level. I was even moved to a different class because I was apparently placed too low, and this change was recommended to me by the teachers and benefited me greatly. This means that the teachers' observation and perception is very accurate. I enjoyed it immensely. I wanted to stay longer and definitely come back!”
The program is intensive and easily manageable at your personal level. I was even moved to a different class because I was apparently placed too low, and this change was recommended to me by the teachers and benefited me greatly. This means that the teachers' observation and perception is very accurate. I enjoyed it immensely. I wanted to stay longer and definitely come back!”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very, very good.
Other comments: Super friendly! Everyone is welcome and you immediately feel at home. Warm atmosphere!
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 23. Feb. 2026
Brita
64 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The central location”
“Equipment of the classrooms”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I have not been adequately classified.
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Jun. 2025
Sylvie
70 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Friendly, relaxed atmosphere”
“Grammar exercises in the afternoon were done in a room with two different groups, which made it difficult to concentrate.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: You have to be ready to jump on the bandwagon if you're only going for a week.
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 10. Apr. 2025
Evi
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Empathetic, enthusiastic, motivated teachers.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Intensive, demanding, challenging.
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Mar. 2025
Claus
65 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very well located, very good teachers who are very well trained in didactics and methodology, computers, etc. are used sensibly, group size appropriate, afternoon activities (lessons, etc.) offered every day.”
“Cookery course did not take place, facilities in the school were rather uninviting, criteria for grading were not transparent to me, oral evaluation before lessons only very superficial.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Was very successful, discount yes, necessary? Very demanding, grammatical topics very specific, but in-depth.
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 2. Dec. 2024
Urs
74 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The high level of expertise of the teachers in teaching the Italian language and increasing the enjoyment of the Italian language and bringing it to life.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The private lessons were primarily focussed on speaking Italian. This proved to be very motivating and remains a vivid memory.
Other comments: Together with my partner, we took private lessons for two hours each day. So unfortunately I can't answer the questions above correctly.
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Course: Two-to-One Lessons 10 - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2024
Monika
69 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Extremely nice, highly committed teachers; appreciative, motivating interaction regardless of the age of the students; they offer an ‘activity’ (grammar lesson) or activity every afternoon.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Aug. 2024
Jürgen
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“It was very good and I would always recommend it. As I booked a bit late, I had a host who lived a bit further away, which was difficult in the heat, but doable, all in all great”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 27. Jun. 2024
Erna Ida
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice atmosphere, stringent lessons and yet light-hearted, very reliable and flexible”
“Rooms are a bit cramped”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I am completely satisfied, very effective
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Apr. 2024
Ursula
51 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The special feature is the varied afternoon programme. This is very attractive for solo travellers. I would like to emphasise the hike, where you can easily get into (Italian) conversation with other participants.”
“All the teachers go to great lengths and are very friendly. However, some of them are not entirely professional, but conduct the lessons as an average person without teacher training would.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 3. Apr. 2024
Michal
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Everyone was very nice and competent. I can recommend the school.”
“The sanitary facilities should be improved and extended.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Nov. 2023
Ursula
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher and the atmosphere”
Insider tip: “It is a good idea to bring a tablet, so you can write without paper.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 26. Jun. 2023
Vania
63 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Good location and atmosphere.”
“The schedule is subject to change, some teachers are not so good, and the classrooms are inadequate.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. May. 2023
Marie-cécile
60 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Super fun, safe school, fine, knowledgeable teachers and nice students of all ages and from all kinds of countries. Instructive social activities, super centrally located. You are seen and not just one of many students.”
“I had brought a computer because there would be an e-learning platform. Had assumed to be able to practice extra on that, but did not receive any information/explanation on that. All the teaching was on paper. During class and for doing the homework assignments.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 17. Apr. 2023
Ingrid
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The environment and the teachers were very nice”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 2. Aug. 2022
Kyoko
64 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teaching approach was very good.
I felt that they were thinking constantly about how to make the class enjoyable.”
I felt that they were thinking constantly about how to make the class enjoyable.”
“I suggest a little more improvement in the general cleanliness of the facility (e.g. restrooms).”
Insider tip: “I would recommend it.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The private lesson was great because it gave me a chance to talk about issues that I couldn't discuss in class ( because there were several of us in the class). It gave me a lot of confidence for the future.
Other comments: The principal was also nice, calm and gentle.
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2022
Sabine
69 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Really everything in this school: Cultura Italiana, is wonderful!
The teachers, the director, the teaching -grammar and conversation intertwine-, the atmosphere, the friendliness, the relaxedness, the voluntary classes and the leisure activities, simply excellent!!!!
I had a rich and happy time there and hope to come back next year :)”
The teachers, the director, the teaching -grammar and conversation intertwine-, the atmosphere, the friendliness, the relaxedness, the voluntary classes and the leisure activities, simply excellent!!!!
I had a rich and happy time there and hope to come back next year :)”
Other comments: I think I said everything at the beginning. In any case, the school is highly recommended. But it is not quite true that mainly older people attend this school. There were a lot of young people there.
But I found the mixture of generations and nationalities very good.
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Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Jul. 2022
Peter
64 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Communication classes very good. Teachers mostly good and nice.”
“Too many students in one class. Distribution and size of rooms.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. May. 2022
Christine
35 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Nice people, really good atmosphere, a lot of fun in the lessons, they only speak Italian with you.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 4. Apr. 2022
Elmar
67 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very friendly teachers and school management.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Oct. 2021
Nadia
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Great teaching! Lovely people, so helpful and friendly. Perfect sized city for a student, beautiful and full of people to meet. Easy to practice Italian with students and teachers. Interesting topics that kept classes enjoyable and full of laughter. Amazing location - in the heart of town yet not full of tourists.”
“Classrooms were hot.”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Jul. 2021
Jutta
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The commitment and professionalism of the teachers. The happy, international and friendly atmosphere”
Insider tip: “Take all offers with you”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 21. Oct. 2019
Ruth
59 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good
Other comments: Excellent school
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 12. Sep. 2023
Vera
48 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress: It helps me a lot and I hope that maybe sometime in future I’ll be back there
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Jul. 2022
Christiane
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 24. Mar. 2025
Armando
72 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Two-to-One Lessons 10 - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Oct. 2024
Luca
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2023
Joerg
Overall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2023
Ratings of Cultura Italiana compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Cultura Italiana
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 35% male / 65% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Cultura Italiana.
- Year of school foundation
- 1980
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all 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: 4
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20% |
| Switzerland | 15% |
| Japan | 13% |
| England | 12% |
| France | 9% |
| USA | 9% |
| Netherlands | 8% |
| Sweden | 8% |
| Spain | 6% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Turkey | 2% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 2.970297029703% |
| 18-24 years | 21.782178217822% |
| 25-34 years | 37.623762376238% |
| 35-50 years | 12.871287128713% |
| >50 years | 24.752475247525% |
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 85Throughout the year: 60
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 8Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
- Average age of students
- In summer: 29 yearsThroughout the year: 33 years
Information for all courses offered by Cultura Italiana
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 59 €. 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, 05 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 25 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 06 Jan 2027, 28 Mar 2027, 29 Mar 2027, 25 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 02 Jun 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 01 Nov 2027, 08 Dec 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027.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 before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
The 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:
- €50 one way
€100 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Walking tours in the city, hiking on the hills, extra conversation classes, conferences.
Adults - Paid activities
- Aperitivo.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | | 1 km |
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
16 ratings Single room, No meals 
Shared bathroom
from
€160/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
16 ratings
Single room, 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 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1120 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 160 |
| Price in US$ | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | 925 | 1,110 | 1,295 | 1,480 | 1,850 | 2,220 | 185 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
Half-board catering: additional EUR 132 per week.
- 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.
- Price extra night
- €36 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 36€
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 85
Student reviews about Homestay
Birgit
"Next time, I’d prefer an apartment. The host family were nice, but the kitchen wasn’t very clean.
Sylvie
"
Room with window overlooking inner courtyard, so it's quiet
Monika
"The location 5 minutes walk from the school was great! However, there was noise almost all night long (loud restaurant guests on the street, noisy late-night sweepers, sweepers - the last one at 2.30am every night); the landlady was very nice, but it was initially unclear whether I was allowed to use the kitchen - e.g. the fridge - and sit at the kitchen table or not due to a language barrier. Things became more relaxed in the second week and we did things together.
Ruth
"Landlady was very nice and helpful.
Ursula
"Very good, the woman was very open and we talked often.
Marie-Cécile
"The owner was very strict. I felt like I had to walk on eggshells. I chose this form to be able to speak/practise Italian, but the woman was mostly in her room, returned me that she didn't understand any of my Italian at all when we spoke or started talking French. Next time, I will rather opt for a shared flat anyway.
Sabine
"A very nice Italian woman who always made me feel welcomed. Due to a train delay, I arrived more than 4 hours late.
I had corresponded with her and she wrote: I am at home, I will cook you spaghetti! So nice!!!
Nadia
"Lovely lady, incredibly generous and like a nanna to me while I was staying there.
Jutta
"The landlady was very friendly and supportive. I catered for myself.
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
16 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€110/ week Show more
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
16 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€110/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 110 | 220 | 330 | 440 | 550 | 660 | 770 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 110 |
| Price in US$ | 128 | 255 | 382 | 509 | 636 | 764 | 891 | 1,018 | 1,272 | 1,527 | 128 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
Half-board catering: additional EUR 132 per week.
- 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.
- Price extra night
- €36 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 27€
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 85
Independent flat
2 ratings Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€600/ week Show more
Independent flat
2 ratings
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€600/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 600 | 1200 | 1800 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 4200 | 4800 | 6000 | 7200 | 600 |
| Price in US$ | 694 | 1,388 | 2,081 | 2,775 | 3,469 | 4,162 | 4,856 | 5,550 | 6,937 | 8,324 | 694 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
IMPORTANT Prices range from EUR 500 to EUR 600 per week.
- 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
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 21 minutes walking (average reported by 2 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
No extra nights bookable
Student reviews about Independent flat
Alessandra
"The accommodation was perfect for me, but it's a bit expensive for a stay longer than a week. Great location, very clean, easy to deal with the landlord. Great for one person, but a bit cramped for two. Still feasible, though.
Shared flat
For the summer, only limited places left!
8 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€157/ week Show more
Shared flat
For the summer, only limited places left!
8 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€157/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 157 | 314 | 471 | 628 | 785 | 942 | 1099 | 1256 | 1570 | 1884 | 157 |
| Price in US$ | 182 | 364 | 545 | 727 | 908 | 1,090 | 1,271 | 1,453 | 1,816 | 2,179 | 182 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Half-board catering: additional EUR 132 per week.
- 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.
- Price extra night
- €36 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 36€
- Average distance from school
- 14 minutes walking (average reported by 5 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, 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
- 30
Shared flat
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
8 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€110/ week Show more
Shared flat
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
8 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€110/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 110 | 220 | 330 | 440 | 550 | 660 | 770 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 110 |
| Price in US$ | 128 | 255 | 382 | 509 | 636 | 764 | 891 | 1,018 | 1,272 | 1,527 | 128 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
Half-board catering: additional EUR 132 per week.
- 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.
- Price extra night
- €36 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 27€
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 30
Student reviews about Shared flat
Erna Ida
"Without meals, but use of kitchen, no great interest in the guest, was my impression; communication in advance not entirely satisfactory. But friendly.
Questions and answers about Cultura Italiana
Are there set curfews if I book a host family in Bologna through Cultura Italiana?
“Of course there are rules, but they do not regards the time in which she can go out or come back home.”
Roberta, from Cultura Italiana - May 22, 2026
I am 73 years old and would like to learn Italian in a group with people my own age. Do you have many course participants over 50?
“We welcome students of all ages, from 17 to 80 years old. The classes are always very mixed and varied, both in age and nationality.”
Sara, Service from Cultura Italiana - Mar 12, 2026
What is the exact difference between your shared flats and host families and which accommodation is suitable for a 50 year old student?
“Shared apartments are student-only apartments. They are reserved' for students aged 18 to 30, as this type of accommodation is very basic and not really suitable for older students.
In the host families, students would have their own single room and private bathroom (if desired) with an Italian lady or man living alone.”
In the host families, students would have their own single room and private bathroom (if desired) with an Italian lady or man living alone.”
Beatrice, from Cultura Italiana Bologna - Dec 19, 2022
FAQ about Cultura Italiana, Bologna
Does the school offer activities?
“Yes! Here are some examples: walks in the city, hiking in the hills, extra conversation classes, lectures, aperitifs, cooking classes...”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 17, 2025
What is the average age of participants?
“The average age depends on the selected course: the Intensive course is open to all students over 17 yo (at any level, the school will divide students by language level).
The average age is higher than the standard, with over 30% enrolled students aged over 30 (2025). ”
The average age is higher than the standard, with over 30% enrolled students aged over 30 (2025). ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 18, 2025
Do I have to take a level test before I start the course?
“Yes, if you are not a complete beginner we will send you a level test upon enrollment, so that we can place you in the right group.”
Beatrice, Administration from Cultura Italiana - Sep 21, 2023
What is the number of students per class at Cultura Italiana?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Cultura Italiana varies from 1 (One-to-One Lessons 10) to 12 students (Intensive Course)”
Which countries are students of Cultura Italiana from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Cultura Italiana comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (15%) and Japan (13%).”
Cultura Italiana offers courses for which ages?
“Cultura Italiana offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 29 during the summer and 33 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Cultura Italiana
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Cultura Italiana Scuola Di Lingua Centro Di Cultura Italiana | Tax registration ID: IT04258110370
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)
- Europe: €50,North America: €70,South America: €70,Asia: €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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