Culturforum Italian Language and Culture Palermo (Sicily), Italy
Via Camillo Cavour, 59 - 90133 Palermo (Sicily) - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Rich cultural programme including guided tours and culinary experiences.
- Palermo (Sicily) is one of the top destinations our students liked most
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Venue: Culturforum Italian Language and Culture is located in Palermo, the capital city of Sicily. The school is housed in a modern building in the centre of Palermo, across the street from a Venetian-Gothic villa and a five-minute walk away from Teatro Massimo, the city’s opera house. The school is a short walk from the port and only fifteen minutes’ walking from the historic city centre.
The school: Originally founded in Cefalù in 2000, the school moved to Palermo in 2020 in order to expand the cultural options for their students. Classes are small at Culturforum and they like it that way. After more than twenty years of growth, while the school has expanded, the classes remain small in order to provide a more personal approach to learning. Culturforum believes in active participation and from the very first class, students will be immersed in the language.
Getting there: Sicily is serviced by three airports: in Palermo, Trapani, and Catania. The Palermo airport is the largest and closest of the three and has several transfer options to Palermo Central Station: train, bus or shared taxi. Travel time from Palermo International Airport (PMO) is around an hour. Public transport transfers are also available from the Trapani and Catania airports though not as frequently.
Italian Courses
General Language
Standard Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€260€247 / week More
Standard Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€260€247 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 260 247 | 510 485 | 750 713 | 985 936 | 1,220 1,159 | 1,455 1,383 | 1,690 1,606 | 1,925 1,829 | 2,160 2,052 | 2,395 2,276 | 2,865 2,722 |
| Price in US$ | 286 | 561 | 824 | 1,082 | 1,340 | 1,599 | 1,857 | 2,115 | 2,373 | 2,631 | 3,147 |
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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:
19 Jan 2026, 09 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 23 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Student reviews about "Standard Course" at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
Daniela
"Lorena was an absolutely wonderful teacher."
Dr. Hermann
"Perfect for me."
Elena
"Good."
Anna
"Very good."
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Combined Course25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€380€361 / week More
Combined Course
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€380€361 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 380 361 | 745 708 | 1,095 1,041 | 1,430 1,359 | 1,780 1,691 | 2,130 2,024 | 2,480 2,356 | 2,830 2,689 | 3,180 3,021 | 3,530 3,354 | 4,230 4,019 |
| Price in US$ | 418 | 819 | 1,203 | 1,571 | 1,955 | 2,340 | 2,724 | 3,109 | 3,493 | 3,877 | 4,646 |
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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:
19 Jan 2026, 09 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 23 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Course30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€490€466 / week More
Intensive Course
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€490€466 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 490 466 | 960 912 | 1,410 1,340 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,300 2,185 | 2,750 2,613 | 3,200 3,040 | 3,650 3,468 | 4,100 3,895 | 4,550 4,323 | 5,450 5,178 |
| Price in US$ | 539 | 1,055 | 1,549 | 2,032 | 2,527 | 3,021 | 3,515 | 4,009 | 4,504 | 4,998 | 5,986 |
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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:
19 Jan 2026, 09 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 23 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
This course includes 20 group lessons and 10 individual lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + A Journey Through Italian Movies20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
Standard Course + A Journey Through Italian Movies
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 870 827 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 956 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + Andrea Camilleri: From Novel to Film20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
Standard Course + Andrea Camilleri: From Novel to Film
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 870 827 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 956 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + History of Italy from the Unification20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
Standard Course + History of Italy from the Unification
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 870 827 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 956 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + History of the Italian Language20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
Standard Course + History of the Italian Language
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 870 827 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 956 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + Island of Contrasts: History of Sicily20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
Standard Course + Island of Contrasts: History of Sicily
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 870 827 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 956 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Student reviews about "Standard Course + Island of Contrasts: History of Sicily" at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
Masaharu
"The 'History of Sicily' course was incredibly enriching, particularly since I was the only student. Although the required language proficiency was high, I had read many books on Western history, so I had no trouble following the content.
It was fascinating to discover how the history of Italy, as seen from a Sicilian perspective, differed significantly from the history I had previously studied. This class offered a truly engaging and interesting new perspective."
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Standard Course + Italy: A Nation of Saints, Sailors and Singers20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€420€399 / week More
Standard Course + Italy: A Nation of Saints, Sailors and Singers
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€420€399 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 830 789 |
| Price in US$ | 462 | 912 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + Let’s Read Some Italian Literature Together20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
Standard Course + Let’s Read Some Italian Literature Together
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 870 827 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 956 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:10 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + Sicilian Literature: From 1900 to the Present 20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
Standard Course + Sicilian Literature: From 1900 to the Present
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 870 827 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 956 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + The Pursuit of Perfection: Greek Art in Sicily20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
Standard Course + The Pursuit of Perfection: Greek Art in Sicily
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 870 827 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 956 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + The Story of Matter and Colour: The Mosaic20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
Standard Course + The Story of Matter and Colour: The Mosaic
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 870 827 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 956 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + Two Worlds Combined: Arabo – Norman Art20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
Standard Course + Two Worlds Combined: Arabo – Norman Art
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 870 827 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 956 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + “I Know Nothing, I Saw Nothing…”: The Mafia20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
Standard Course + “I Know Nothing, I Saw Nothing…”: The Mafia
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 870 827 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 956 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 5 culture lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Online
Online One-to-One Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€300€285 / week More
Online One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€300€285 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 |
| Price in US$ | 330 | 659 | 989 | 1,318 | 1,648 | 1,977 | 2,307 | 2,636 | 2,966 | 3,295 | 3,954 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One-to-One Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€320€304 / week More
One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€320€304 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 320 304 | 640 608 | 960 912 | 1,280 1,216 | 1,600 1,520 | 1,920 1,824 | 2,240 2,128 | 2,560 2,432 | 2,880 2,736 | 3,200 3,040 | 3,840 3,648 |
| Price in US$ | 352 | 703 | 1,055 | 1,406 | 1,758 | 2,109 | 2,461 | 2,812 | 3,164 | 3,515 | 4,218 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Student reviews about "One-to-One Lessons" at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
Birgit
"Great teacher, always well prepared for the lessons."
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Two-to-One Lessons10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€400€380 / week More
Two-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€400€380 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,600 1,520 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,200 3,040 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,000 3,800 | 4,800 4,560 |
| Price in US$ | 440 | 879 | 1,318 | 1,758 | 2,197 | 2,636 | 3,076 | 3,515 | 3,954 | 4,394 | 5,272 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Italian for Specific Purposes Course30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€490€466 / week More
Italian for Specific Purposes Course
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€490€466 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 490 466 | 960 912 | 1,410 1,340 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,300 2,185 | 2,750 2,613 | 3,200 3,040 | 3,650 3,468 | 4,100 3,895 | 4,550 4,323 | 5,450 5,178 |
| Price in US$ | 539 | 1,055 | 1,549 | 2,032 | 2,527 | 3,021 | 3,515 | 4,009 | 4,504 | 4,998 | 5,986 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 20 general language lessons and 10 specialist teaching lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Specialty Courses
Course for Teachers20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€380€361 / week More
Course for Teachers
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€380€361 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 380 361 | 740 703 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,420 1,349 | 1,760 1,672 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,440 2,318 | 2,780 2,641 | 3,120 2,964 | 3,460 3,287 | 4,140 3,933 |
| Price in US$ | 418 | 813 | 1,187 | 1,560 | 1,933 | 2,307 | 2,680 | 3,054 | 3,427 | 3,801 | 4,547 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Culturforum Italian Language and Culture include
- 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
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Student opinions about Culturforum Italian Language and Culture, Palermo (Sicily)
4.6
Overall school rating of
Culturforum Italian Language and Culture, Palermo (Sicily)
Culturforum Italian Language and Culture, Palermo (Sicily)
19 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
Students 50+ years (13 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Daniela
61 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The lessons were informative and of very high quality.”
“The afternoon activities were a joke. In the first week, there weren’t many students there, so the school kept saying that not enough had signed up for the activities. There always had to be more than five, which wasn’t possible at all. The prices were also far too high. EUR 40 for a course where you could learn Sicilian hand signals. The cooking course was EUR 50 – it was supposed to include making your own pasta and cannoli. It didn’t happen in the two weeks....”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Lorena was an absolutely wonderful teacher.
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Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. May. 2026
Dr. Hermann
70 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“My goal was neither grammatical exercises nor exams. My goal was to communicate with Italian-speaking people. This school helped me tremendously in this regard. Exactly what I was looking for!”
“The weather, but the school can't do anything about that!”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect for me.
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Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 23. Feb. 2026
Masaharu
62 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The class I joined had a diverse mix of six students: two from France, one from the US, one from Australia, one from Switzerland, and myself from Japan. I believe the timing was a big factor, but the ages ranged from the late 40s to the late 60s, which was perfect for me. I had direct lessons with three different instructors, all of whom were highly experienced professionals. They used a variety of teaching materials, which kept the lessons engaging and never boring.”
“The school had originally planned four events from Tuesday to Friday, but unfortunately, none of them took place due to low enrollment. I had signed up for three of the four, and I later heard from several other students who said they would have participated if they had known about the activities sooner. It seems that better communication regarding event promotion might encourage higher sign-ups in the future.”
Insider tip: “Just like at other schools, the age range of the students likely changes significantly depending on the time of year. During the summer, the average age of participants seems to drop quite a bit. It’s definitely something to keep in mind when deciding when to enrol.
Also, Europeans, in general, are very interested in Japanese culture. If you talk about Japanese culture, lifestyle, or social issues, everyone listens with great interest and asks many questions. I highly recommend preparing some topics about these subjects in advance so you can discuss them easily.”
Also, Europeans, in general, are very interested in Japanese culture. If you talk about Japanese culture, lifestyle, or social issues, everyone listens with great interest and asks many questions. I highly recommend preparing some topics about these subjects in advance so you can discuss them easily.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The 'History of Sicily' course was incredibly enriching, particularly since I was the only student. Although the required language proficiency was high, I had read many books on Western history, so I had no trouble following the content.
It was fascinating to discover how the history of Italy, as seen from a Sicilian perspective, differed significantly from the history I had previously studied. This class offered a truly engaging and interesting new perspective.
Other comments: While the school lacked facilities outside of the classrooms and there were no events during my stay, I was extremely satisfied with the school's location, the quality of the teachers, and the diverse variety of students.
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Course: Standard Course + Island of Contrasts: History of Sicily - 1 week
Review date: 26. Nov. 2025
Birgit
57 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“My teacher was excellent, the private lessons were very rich in variety. She did an outstanding job.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great teacher, always well prepared for the lessons.
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Course: One-to-One Lessons - 1 week
Review date: 21. Oct. 2025
Maria Tereza
68 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Location and duration.”
“A change in the previously planned timetable and a class made up of students from German-speaking backgrounds. They spoke German all the time. So I felt a bit isolated.”
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Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 17. Nov. 2024
Elena
43 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Reception and getting to know each other on the first day, another placement test, participants tended to be adults, shared room, city tour and especially great - the cookery course!!! (Even though I'm cooking a lot at the moment), very friendly staff.”
“Location at a noisy crossroads and no insulation with windows - very disruptive during lessons. Organisation was a bit chaotic.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good.
Other comments: Vittoria knows Palermo very well and can tell you a lot about it.
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Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 31. Oct. 2024
Brigitte
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I really enjoyed the lessons. The teachers are very motivated and responsive to the students. There is a humorous and informal atmosphere. I would attend this school again.”
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Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2024
Carolin
36 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The groups are small and divided appropriately according to language level
very nice teachers (very familiar)
The excursions are very varied (but also expensive)”
very nice teachers (very familiar)
The excursions are very varied (but also expensive)”
“I haven't made much progress in my learning, I've even been bored in the last few days. In addition, there were hardly any explicit grammar lessons. I was used to something different from my previous course.”
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Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. May. 2024
Armin
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Individual lessons”
“None”
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Course: One-to-One Lessons - 1 week
Review date: 5. May. 2024
Anna
67 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very devoted, supportive and skillful teachers. Do their most to help us understand and express ourselves in Italian. Spreading a good and comforting feeling at school. We are encouraged to talk about and share our own backgrounds and experiences and compare it with life in Italy and other countries. Small classes with different levels of knowledge of Italian let us talk a lot and practice. Good exercises.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good.
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Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. Apr. 2024
Peter
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Competent, nice and very hard-working teachers. There are small learning groups, the lessons are backed up with good material and there was also a good team spirit. The afternoon activities were also exciting and very interesting!”
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Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 3. Apr. 2024
Katharina
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very friendly, pleasant atmosphere, warm, humorous teachers who are very skilful pedagogically and "supportively challenging".”
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Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 3. Apr. 2024
Eline
46 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very friendly people. Competent teacher. Entertaining and informative lessons. Excellent location of the school. School deals flexibly (positively) with personal requests and wishes. If possible, of course.”
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Course: Combined Course - 1 week
Review date: 7. Nov. 2023
Monique
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
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Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 24. Feb. 2025
Kristína
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
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Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Aug. 2024
Bianca
Overall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Apr. 2024
Gabriele
Overall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Apr. 2024
Ewoud
Overall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Combined Course - 1 week
Review date: 28. Nov. 2023
Hubertus
Overall rating
5.0
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Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 10. Oct. 2023
Ratings of Culturforum Italian Language and Culture compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- 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 Culturforum Italian Language and Culture.
- Year of school foundation
- 2000
General school facilities
Library
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 23% |
| USA | 20% |
| England | 12% |
| France | 10% |
| Switzerland | 9% |
| Sweden | 9% |
| Spain | 4% |
| Japan | 3% |
| Israel | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 8% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 15Throughout the year: 25
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 30 yearsThroughout the year: 40 years
Information for all courses offered by Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €50
- 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 35 €. 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 - 04 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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Walking tour of Palermo.
Adults - Paid activities
- - Monte Pellegrino and the cave of the "Santuzza",
- Monreale and the majestic Arabo-Norman cathedral,
- Tour of Cefalù,
- Cooking evenings and wine tasting,
- Discovering street food,
- Visits to archaeological sites and places of cultural and historical interest,
- Films, videos and school meetings.
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from Culturforum Italian Language and Culture have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews, read what our students have reported about their stay at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture.
Questions and answers about Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
Can I take my dog into the classroom?
“Yes, dogs are welcome in the classroom as long as they behave quietly. ”
Vittoria, Booking manager from - Jun 05, 2024
What can I expect when I book the 50+ course at the school? Are activities also included?
“In the mornings, the school offers a standard Italian course in groups of maximum 8 students (or, on request, a combined course, an intensive course, a professional course or individual lessons). In the afternoons, students can take part in a range of suggested excursions and activities, such as visits to historical and archaeological sites, walks in the historic centre of Palermo, film days at the school and much more. Usually, the activities are announced on Mondays during the welcome meeting at school.”
Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 27, 2023
FAQ about Culturforum Italian Language and Culture, Palermo (Sicily)
I am looking for an Italian & Cinema course in Palermo.
“Currently (2025), our partner Culturforum Italian Language and Culture in Palermo offers the Italian language course combined with a programme in which you will learn more about the techniques and history of cinema. ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 27, 2025
Is it possible to take a course at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Course, Combined Course, Intensive Course”
What is the number of students per class at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture varies from 1 (Online One-to-One Lessons) to 8 students (Standard Course)”
Which countries are students of Culturforum Italian Language and Culture from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Culturforum Italian Language and Culture comes from Germany with a 23% representation, followed by students from USA (20%) and England (12%).”
Culturforum Italian Language and Culture offers courses for which ages?
“Culturforum Italian Language and Culture offers courses from 18 years to 99. The average age is 30 during the summer and 40 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Culturforum Italian Language and Culture
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:50
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- CULTURFORUM | Tax registration ID: IT07023620821
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
- No
- 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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This course includes 20 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week.