L'Accademia Cagliari (Sardinia), Italy
- The school promotes the Montessori method of teaching and learning.
- Excellent rating of student apartments5
- Top rated school facilities4.4
- Very favorable cancellation terms. You can cancel courses with less than 3 days notice.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Location: L'Accademia is located in the centre of the fascinating city of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. A city famed for its Art Nouveau architecture and several monuments, Cagliari has much to offer students. L'Accademia is in an excellent position to help, situated just a short walk from the Cagliari Cathedral, the Bastione Sant Remy, many shops, restaurants and more. Students have all they need to enjoy Cagliari and the surrounding areas whilst studying with L'Accademia.
Methodology: The school is a keen promoter of the Montessori teaching methods. Small group sizes are key to this method, ensuring that all students get the individual attention necessary to unlock their true learning potential. The school's friendly and passionate atmosphere is highlighted through the dedication and respect shown to each student and their individuality.
Social and Cultural: Extracurricular activities are available and featured within the teaching plans of the students. Activities include tours of the city with an accompanying teacher and guide, movie nights, dinner at a pizzeria and more. Excursions to local historical sites, beaches and museums take place regularly.
Accommodation: The school offers accommodation in shared apartments with local Italians and can assist with arranging accommodation in B&B or hotels, depending on the preference of the student.
Additional information: Cagliari and the island of Sardinia are places of much beauty, with spectacular beaches, rocky hills and mountains all around.
Italian Courses
General Italian
15 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€250€238 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 250 238 | 480 456 | 710 675 | 930 884 | 1,150 1,093 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,550 1,473 | 1,750 1,663 | 1,950 1,853 | 2,150 2,043 | 2,750 2,613 |
| Price in US$ | 275 | 528 | 780 | 1,022 | 1,264 | 1,483 | 1,703 | 1,923 | 2,142 | 2,362 | 3,021 |
- 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, 26 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 09 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 09 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 07 Apr 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 11 May 2026, 18 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026, 14 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
General Italian & Conversation20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€310€295 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 310 295 | 560 532 | 810 770 | 1,090 1,036 | 1,360 1,292 | 1,560 1,482 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,020 1,919 | 2,240 2,128 | 2,460 2,337 | 2,900 2,755 |
| Price in US$ | 341 | 616 | 890 | 1,198 | 1,494 | 1,714 | 1,977 | 2,219 | 2,461 | 2,702 | 3,186 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Four Steps10 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Offer!from€210€200 / week More
| Weeks | 1 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 210 200 |
| Price in US$ | 231 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 20 Apr 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 11 May 2026
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00 - Possible course durations
- 1 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Online Private Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€280€266 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 280 266 | 560 532 | 840 798 | 1,120 1,064 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,680 1,596 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,240 2,128 | 2,520 2,394 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,360 3,192 |
| Price in US$ | 308 | 616 | 923 | 1,231 | 1,538 | 1,846 | 2,153 | 2,461 | 2,768 | 3,076 | 3,691 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Private LessonsFor the summer, only limited places left!10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€350€333 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1,050 998 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,200 3,990 |
| Price in US$ | 385 | 769 | 1,154 | 1,538 | 1,923 | 2,307 | 2,691 | 3,076 | 3,460 | 3,845 | 4,613 |
- Starting dates
- Every Day
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 5 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Teachers Course20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Offer!from€490€466 / week More
| Weeks | 1 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 490 466 |
| Price in US$ | 539 |
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Our prices for L'Accademia include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Student opinions about L'Accademia, Cagliari (Sardinia)
L'Accademia, Cagliari (Sardinia)
The teachers were all very friendly, competent and committed. I was completely satisfied and really appreciated the informal atmosphere.”
I think if I have one suggestion, for true beginners, I would put together a very basic, organized, weekly language, written goals handout to use as a basis of measurement learning accomplishment.”
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L'Accademia
- Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 20% male / 80% 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 L'Accademia.
- Year of school foundation
- 2003
General school facilities
Drink vending machine
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)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 25% |
| Netherlands | 25% |
| Spain | 10% |
| USA | 8% |
| France | 7% |
| England | 5% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| Sweden | 2% |
| Switzerland | 2% |
| Japan | 1% |
| Turkey | 1% |
| Chile | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 11% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0.99009900990099% |
| 18-24 years | 14.851485148515% |
| 25-34 years | 14.851485148515% |
| 35-50 years | 49.50495049505% |
| >50 years | 19.80198019802% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 8Throughout the year: 6
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 4Junior courses In summer: 1Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
- Average age of students
- In summer: 35 yearsThroughout the year: 20 years
Information for all courses offered by L'Accademia
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €50
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Public holidays:
If a weekday is a public holiday the following discount will apply:- General Italian Course: EUR 30.
- General Italian and Conversation Course: EUR 50.
The classes are very small, the average is 4/5 students and the maximum number of students crammed in is 7. Only in this way can teachers adequately follow everyone. Teaching materials are included in the price and consist of activities prepared by the teacher according to the requests and needs of each student and each class.
- General Italian Course: EUR 30.
- 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, 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, 19 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 06 Jan 2027, 05 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 25 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 02 Jun 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 01 Nov 2027, 08 Dec 2027, 19 Dec 2027 - 31 Dec 2027. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Tour of Cagliari every Monday
Adults - Paid activities
- - Barumini Nu Nuraxi: EUR 60 (private bus and tour guide)
- San Sperate Paese Museo: EUR 45 (private bus and tour guide)
- Cooking class: EUR 60
- Wine tasting: EUR 60
- Pottery
Accommodation
Shared apartment
In high demand!
5 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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€300/ week Show more
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| Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 30 |
| Price in US$ | 347 | 694 | 1,041 | 1,388 | 1,735 | 2,081 | 2,428 | 2,775 | 3,469 | 4,162 | 347 | 35 |
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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 30€.
- Price extra night
- €40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 16 minutes walking (average reported by 5 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 99
Questions and answers about L'Accademia
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Terms of L'Accademia
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school


- Legal name/parent company
- Maura Mattana | Tax registration ID: IT03546220926
Visa Documents
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 200 €
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 70 €
- 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.









Some owners may offer breakfast to the students.