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Learn Italian Language in Italy - Intensive & Holiday Courses
Live Language Salento, South of Italy:
Live Language Salento is a small, friendly school in the heart of Apulia, South Italy. It is located in a lovely town, close to the city of Gallipoli and just a stone's throw from the unspoiled coastline. Learning Italian at the Live Language Salento gives you the opportunity to combine a wonderful holiday by the sea with a professional course in Italian language in typical Mediterranean surroundings.
Courses / Programs:
- Holiday Course (2 hours per day/5 days per week);
- Standard Course (4 hours per day/5 days per week);
- Super Intensive (4 hours per day/5 days per week + 2 hours per day -Individual-);
- Parents & Children (2 hours per day/5 days per week);
- Weekend Course (4 hours per day/1 weekend);
- Italian Literature;
- Italian Cinema;
- Italian Cookery
Scholarships:
Live Language Salento offers each year Scholarships and study discounts to foreign students through the Italian Institutes of Culture and Departments of Italian in Universities around the world.
Course material, entry test and final certificate are included, accommodation and travel expenses are not included.
If you wish to apply for one of our scholarships, you are requested to submit an application and registration form to our school, enclosing a reference from your Italian teacher or by the Italian Department of your college or University, your CV and clearly specify the name and address of the school or university attended.
The school:
Live Language Salento is a school specialized in teaching the Italian language to overseas students. It was founded in 2003 in order to provide a response to a growing worldwide interest in Italian language and culture, in particular to Salentine peninsula, within a friendly and encouraging environment.
Address:
Via Pozzi Dolci 17, Aradeo, Apulia, Italy
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to
2020-08-22 were from:
KISSIMMEEE, USA; and more.
KISSIMMEEE, USA; and more.
Scuola Dante Alighieri, Marche region of Central Italy
Courses / Programs
Come and study Italian in the very heart of Italy! Scuola di Italiano Dante Alighieri is an Italian language school in Camerino in the beautiful Marche region of Central Italy. We offer year-round Italian immersion programs, and language & culture courses to students from around the world. Camerino has excellent transport links to the cities of Florence, Rome, Bologna, Venice, Naples and Capri and can be reached easily by car, bus or train. Rome and Florence are less than 2 hours away by car.
The Ancona-Falconara international airport is located about 70km from Camerino and offers direct flights to and from many major Italian and European cities including Rome, Milan, London, Munich, Paris, Madrid, Moscow among others. In addition, ferries sail daily to and from Greece, Turkey, and Croatia from the port of Ancona (70km from the school).
Our Italian study holidays incorporate intensive Italian language classes, culture courses and recreational activities such as guided tours and excursions. In addition, we offer a range of Italian courses to students of all levels, including CELI exam preparation.
- Italian Study Holidays: Intensive 4-week immersion program with Italian language lessons, culture classes & recreational activities.
- Intensive Italian Language & Culture (2 / 3 week courses available)
- Preparation for the University of Perugia's CELI (Certificate of Knowledge of Italian Language) and DILS-PG (Didactics of Italian Foreign Language) certification exams
- Italian + Introduction to Italian Law
- Summer refresher courses for foreign Italian language teachers
& more....
- Intensive Italian Language & Culture (2 / 3 week courses available)
- Preparation for the University of Perugia's CELI (Certificate of Knowledge of Italian Language) and DILS-PG (Didactics of Italian Foreign Language) certification exams
- Italian + Introduction to Italian Law
- Summer refresher courses for foreign Italian language teachers
& more....
Centro Machiavelli, Florence
Courses / Programs
The Centro Machiavelli was founded in 1978, and is located in the historic centre of Florence, just a stone's throw from Palazzo Pitti and Ponte Vecchio, in the area of Santo Spirito. This neighbourhood is home to artisans and artists and as it is just off the beaten tourist track, the economic and social characteristics has been left intact. The school is in Piazza Santo Spirito itself, one of the finest squares of the city. With its bars and outdoor cafés, its daily market workshops and restaurants it is a favourite haunt of Florentines and thus provides our students opportunity to meet them. The Centro Machiavelli was founded in order to provide a response to a growing world-wide interest in Italian language and culture. Communication is the basis of our teaching method. One of the principal objectives is to promote interaction between the students and real day to day life in Florence and in Italy, providing linguistics school and cultural tools and creating opportunity for exchange.
Italian language courses, individual and in groups, year round at all levels.
Also:
- History of art program
- "Firenze nell'Arte" program (practical courses in artists studio and artisans workshops)
- Metallo Nobile program (school of jewellery crafting and design)
- "Musica e canto" program (courses for singers and opera enthusiasts)
- "Italian cooking" program (group courses and individual courses)
- Apprenticeship program (wine and food industry, fashion and design).
Also:
- History of art program
- "Firenze nell'Arte" program (practical courses in artists studio and artisans workshops)
- Metallo Nobile program (school of jewellery crafting and design)
- "Musica e canto" program (courses for singers and opera enthusiasts)
- "Italian cooking" program (group courses and individual courses)
- Apprenticeship program (wine and food industry, fashion and design).
L'Italiano Porticando, Turin
Courses / Programs
Founded in 2005, L'Italiano Porticando is a family-run and friendly Italian language school in Turin, teaching exclusively the Italian language and culture to foreigners. Students will enjoy our inviting and warm atmosphere which allow them to learn easily the Italian language and to get to know many aspects of daily life in Italy.The lessons are held by experienced mother-tongue teachers using the direct communicative teaching method and motivating the students to participate actively in their lessons and extra-curricular activities: In the afternoon the students have the possibility to join cooking lessons, to take part in wine tastings and in walks in the city centre practicing outside the classroom what they have learned at school.
Teaching materials – mainly developed by the school – are chosen and created to stimulate free conversation and to simulate real communication situations. Class activities are designed to give the student all necessary tools to handle daily life situations and social interaction in Italy.
Year-round Italian language courses:
- Standard Italian courses
- Small group courses
- Private Italian lessons
- Online Italian classes
From 1 to 4 weeks per level. For all levels, from A1 to C2.
Further Italian Courses:
- Combined courses: Combine Standard course with private lessons, literature, arts, architecture, tango, cinema, Italian music or business Italian.
- It is also possible to join the school’s Cultural courses on wine and chocolate. For groups, the Language holiday courses: one-week-courses in and around Turin.
- Standard Italian courses
- Small group courses
- Private Italian lessons
- Online Italian classes
From 1 to 4 weeks per level. For all levels, from A1 to C2.
Further Italian Courses:
- Combined courses: Combine Standard course with private lessons, literature, arts, architecture, tango, cinema, Italian music or business Italian.
- It is also possible to join the school’s Cultural courses on wine and chocolate. For groups, the Language holiday courses: one-week-courses in and around Turin.
Updated: 2026-04-16
Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Florence
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1977, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is located in the historical centers of Florence, Rome, Milan and Siena. It ranks among the best known language institutes in Italy and can offer you 30 years experience in teaching Italian in Italy.Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Italian language school in Florence is situated in a beautiful historical palazzo with a magnificent view of the Cathedral. Located in the centre of downtown Florence, Tuscany, you may reach the most famous sights in a few minutes' walk.
Our Italian language courses have a duration of minimum 2 weeks up to 48 weeks and the prices are competitive. Starting dates are every week (except for beginners who can start every two weeks). Our classes allow a maximum of 12 students per class and only 5 for our small group courses.
Our school in Florence occupies an entire 3 floor building and has 18 spacious and luminous classrooms. The ground floor is dedicated to the recreational area where you can read the newspapers, have a coffee with your fellow students or do your homework. On the first floor, you can find the classrooms, the secretary office, the multimedia classroom and the free internet point.
- Intensive Course with 4 lessons/day
- Intensive Course with 6 lessons/day
- Intensive Plus Courses with 4 lessons in a standard course, plus 1 / 2 private tutorials each day
- Long-Term Courses with 4 lessons per day (min. 12 weeks)
- Academic School Year (min. 32 weeks)
- Courses for Musical Specialization
- Sabbatical Year with 4 lessons per day (min. 48 weeks)
- Italian Language and Culture Course "La Dolce Vita" for Seniors (1 week)
- Exam Preparation Courses for Diploma AIL-Exams, CILS & CELI...
- Intensive Course with 6 lessons/day
- Intensive Plus Courses with 4 lessons in a standard course, plus 1 / 2 private tutorials each day
- Long-Term Courses with 4 lessons per day (min. 12 weeks)
- Academic School Year (min. 32 weeks)
- Courses for Musical Specialization
- Sabbatical Year with 4 lessons per day (min. 48 weeks)
- Italian Language and Culture Course "La Dolce Vita" for Seniors (1 week)
- Exam Preparation Courses for Diploma AIL-Exams, CILS & CELI...
Federico II - Italian language school, Sicily
Courses / Programs
Federico II school will give you the opportunity to learn Italian in Catania, Sicily. With a perfect mix of formal lessons and cultural activities. Our courses are based on a “communicative approach”. The materials used include: authentic newspapers, songs, recipes, etc. and are adapted to students’ interests, allowing them to be easily immersed into Italian language and culture.
Italian Experience Course; Summer School Course.
Accademia del Giglio, Florence
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1995, Accademia del Giglio is a private Italian language and culture school based in Florence in the Tuscany region of Italy, approximately 3 hours north of Rome. Our courses are specifically aimed at helping international students to gain proficiency in the Italian language, understand the many aspects of Italian culture and acquire artistic skills.The school places considerable emphasis on the quality of its teaching. All our teachers have a degree from an approved Italian university, are native Italian speakers who can also speak English and / or French, and have at least 4 years’ teaching experience. They are prepared to help the students with any problem they may experience during their stay at the Accademia del Giglio.
Our classes are very small with a maximum of 6-7 students, and are held in a peaceful, quiet area in the city. We feel that small class sizes are essential to facilitate the learning process and ensure that focus is placed on the learning requirements of the individual student, and on helping him / her to overcome any difficulties in a friendly environment.
Italian Language Courses:
- For beginner to advanced levels:
- Intensive Italian language courses
- Super-intensive Italian language courses
- One-to-one Italian language tuition
- Home tuition Italian language programme
- On-line Italian language courses
Also taught:
- Seminar on Italian Art History
- Drawing & Painting courses
- For beginner to advanced levels:
- Intensive Italian language courses
- Super-intensive Italian language courses
- One-to-one Italian language tuition
- Home tuition Italian language programme
- On-line Italian language courses
Also taught:
- Seminar on Italian Art History
- Drawing & Painting courses