Learn Italian in Italy at Cultura Italiana, the Italian language school in Bologna far from mass tourism!
Welcome to Cultura Italiana Bologna!
In our Italian Language School in Bologna, you get the opportunity to use Italian with Italians at school and after the lessons.
We help you to speak Italian the Italian way. We introduce you to Italian communication through locals’ eyes.
The people of Bologna are friendly and like to chat, so you can learn Italian by speaking with Italians, which is the best way to learn the true language of Italians. Our task is to overcome the language barrier, with our approach that is both traditional and innovative. We will work with you toward achieving the goal of learning authentic Italian communication.
Cultura Italiana Bologna was founded in 1981. We collaborate with the University of Bologna, the oldest University in Europe (1088), and 40 other Universities across Europe, America, and Japan.
1200 people per year attend Cultura Italiana Bologna, around 70 people per week, across 8 levels.
Our Italian language Courses in Bologna
Italian language courses at Cultura Italiana Bologna are designed for you to practice communicating in Italian with Italians. We teach grammar and vocabulary as practical tools that will help you use the Italian language actually spoken by Italians today!
Learn to speak, understand, read and write Italian quickly in group classes. The intensive Italian language course in Bologna combines lessons with experienced native teachers, daily practice and up to 2 hours of homework (twice per week at school with a teacher).
Cultura Italiana Bologna is an excellent school for studying Italian in Italy: you can experience a full immersion in the living Italian language. Visits, walks, meetings, aperitifs, and appointments around the city to meet Italian people and chat in Italian outside the school.
Blog for using the Italian that is spoken and written in Italy. You’ll find prompts, activities, interactions, and exercises to keep up with your Italian and learn new structures. The blog is managed by Cultura Italiana for L2 students and teachers.
We organise events (conferences, exhibitions, seminars, and publications) in collaboration with universities and Italian Cultural Institutes abroad. In Bologna, we offer events with visits, gatherings, and walks to discover Italian life!
Meeting with Enza Negroni, director and president of the Associazione Documentaristi Emilia-Romagna APS. Introduction by Massimo Maracci, director of Cultura Italiana, alongside Giuliana Pala, literary scholar and teacher of Cultura Italiana
Learn Italian in Italy in a city that is truly suitable for study. Bologna is the ideal city to learn Italian chatting with Italians – few tourists and a lively university atmosphere. At Cultura Italiana you study in a prestigious historic building and continue learning Italian after class through a rich leisure programme in the city
The course is practical to communicate from the first day
It is possible to meet Italian friends and use Italian
Cultura Italiana guarantees results
The school is recognised by the Italian State
Our objectives of the course are clear and defined
Our teachers provide personal support for students
Probabilmente la scelta migliore che ho fatto. La scuola ha una lunga esperienza, gli insegnanti sono molto competenti e pazienti. I arrived with a basic level achieved on Duolingo, and departed with ability to communicate more comfortably. Not perfect yet, but enough to have a good continuation base. The whole approach was very practical and made fun. I am very grateful! The school also helped to organise my accommodation. I will be returning in the future for the next levels. Grazie a tutti!
Response from the owner:Cara Stamena, grazie per le tue parole e per il tuo entusiasmo durante le lezioni. Siamo sempre felici quando vi aiutiamo a imparare con il sorriso! Ti aspettiamo in futuro 🤗
10/10 experience. I stayed in bologna with the school for four months. I had an AMAZING time, so much fun at the school, plus learnt heaps of italian. The school was very social, with a great atmosphere. All the lessons where always interesting and fun, whilst learning the langauge at the same time. The extra-curricular activitites were always a blast as well. Couldnt recomend enough. Thanks to everyone at Cultura Italiana. Xx
Response from the owner:Grazie Emily! È stato molto divertente aiutarti con l'italiano. In bocca al lupo per il tuo futuro! Un abbraccio
I've experienced many different language institutes for different languages. Cultura Italiana has been the best. The skills of the teachers and the positive engery they are conveying leads to very successful learning curve. The whole atmosphere at the school is very friendly. In addition they offer interesting walks and kitchen experiences, so you get to know the other students and the beautiful city. The infrastructure is, let's say, basic but therefore it's located in the centre of it all in Bologna. If you are looking for a five star italian language experience, go to Culture Italiana in Bologna!
Response from the owner:Grazie mille Andreas, per le tue parole e la fiducia che tu e i tuoi amici ci avete riservato. Vi aspettiamo ancora in futuro! Non c'è due senza tre 🤗
Great experience during my two week course. High quality teachers who quickly get you practising to speak Italian and supported with an understanding of the structure of the language. Plenty of opportunities to meet other students with the extra activities such as walks or optional, paid for, cooking lessons. For anyone considering an immersive learning experience is definitely recommend Culture Italiana Bologna.
Response from the owner:Caro Russell, grazie mille! Un saluto da Bologna
J’ai eu la chance de passer une semaine ( seulement) à Cultura Italiana. J’ y ai trouvé une ambiance très sympathique presque familiale. Massimo le directeur est enthousiaste et très gentil. Les enseignants que j’ai eu ont su m’apporter ce que j’étais venu chercher : compréhension de la structure de la langue et utilisation intense de celle ci aussi bien pendant les cours qu’en dehors dans les différentes activités proposées. Pour finir Bologne est une ville magnifique et l’école est située en plein quartier historique à 3 ´ de la piazza maggiore. Peut être à l’année prochaine ! Grazie mille
Response from the owner:Cara Marie, grazie per le tue parole! Ti aspettiamo in futuro per un'altra settimana (o più?) insieme ☺️
My four weeks at this school have been wonderful. I have learned so much and have enjoyed an excellent cultural experience. The classes are really well organised and the teachers are incredibly supportive and generous with their time. It's more than just a school - it's an opportunity to really feel a part of the cultural fabric of Italy. A truly unique experience.
Response from the owner:Cara Laurel, siamo molto contenti che la scuola ti sia piaciuta, grazie per le belle parole! Speriamo di rivederti presto
I spent very exciting time at Bologna. I learned a lot a Cultura Italiana Bologna. My teacher taught me how to communicate in Italian with all his efforts. At the end of the course I really enjoyed speaking to local people in Italian. Additionally I like Bologna very much. It was full of arts, delicious foods, and energy! I would like to come back to study more.
Deze instelling is werkelijk uniek in zijn soort. De manier waarop je wekelijks kunt instromen, hoe de groepen zijn ingedeeld, hoe iedereen op zijn niveau wordt ingeschaald is perfect. Ik kom hier al enkele jaren terug, met steeds heel veel plezier, en leer elke keer weer wat meer!
Ich möchte mich für eine wunderschöne, lehrreiche und interessante Woche in der Cultura Italiana bedanken!! Es war wunderschön und ich komme in 4 Wochen wieder. Grazie mille...
Response from the owner:Grazie Frank, ti aspettiamo presto!
Mes 3 semaines de cours à Cultura Italiana furent une expérience inoubliable ! Tout était absolument fantastique : - l'école se situe dans un ancien Palazzo, donnant au lieu charme, authenticité et prestige ; - les enseignants sont adorables, enthousiastes, très compétentes et veillent à créer un lien personnalisé avec chaque élève ; - les cours étaient sérieux mais toujours dans la bonne humeur, interactifs et très vivants ; - l'ambiance avec les autres élèves était très bonne : nous avons rapidement noué des liens forts, notamment grâce aux activités gratuites proposées par l'école l'après-midi. Tout respire la joie de vivre et d'apprendre dans cette école! Je la recommande donc à 100%, en espérant bien y retourner bientôt pour continuer mon apprentissage de l'italien.
Response from the owner:Cara Mona, grazie per la tua recensione positiva ed entusiasta! È stato un piacere accoglierti e aiutarti con il tuo italiano, speriamo di rivederti!
Die Schule hat mir sehr gut gefallen!!! Alles war super - der Unterricht ( trotz grammatik) war sehr lustig und informativ,es wird viel Wert auf Kommunikation gelegt. Außerdem wurden wunderschöne außerschulische Ausflüge angeboten ( ohne extra Kosten)- grazie Mille a Massimo. Ich würde gerne länger bleiben!!!
Response from the owner:Grazie mille Claudia! Ti aspettiamo 😊
Ich war schon das zweite Mal dort und ich kann mir kaum vorstellen, dass es eine bessere Schule gibt. Die Lehrkräfte sind alle ganz wundervoll, der Unterricht mal sehr viel Spaß, man lernt unheimlich viel in kurzer Zeit, die Gruppengröße ist optimal, das Gebäude hat total viel Charakter und auch die Aktivitäten außerhalb des Unterrichts machen viel Spaß. Ich komme bestimmt noch ein drittes Mal (und vielleicht noch öfter). Toll ist auch, dass Studierende aller Altersklassen dabei sind. Absolut empfehlenswert!
Response from the owner:Grazie mille! Ti aspettiamo 😊
Grâce à Studiainitalia j'ai vécu une expérience très précieuse pour moi , avec des enseignants et encadrants administratifs très à l'écoute des étudiants jeunes ou moins jeunes. Ils sont tous enthousiastes dynamiques et investis dans le fonctionnement de l'école. Bologne est une ville magnifique à taille humaine . Mi piace molto Bologna e Studiainitalia Tornerò volontieri !! Grazie e bravo a Marco e Marina!! ciao!! arrivederci! Forze spero a l'anno prossimo !!
Response from the owner:Grazie mille! Ti aspettiamo in futuro!
La escuela es maravillosa. Tiene un ambiente acogedor, de camadería. Todos son muy simpáticos y el ambiente que genera es muy agradable. Full recomendada.
Response from the owner:Grazie Vanessa, è stato un piacere conoscerti e speriamo di rivederti in futuro!
A fantastic school in the heart of historic Bologna (which is rapidly becoming a must-see city for many tourists, especially foodies). The classes are small and the teachers are very creative, managing to find a way to make learning grammar fun. Plus there are many extra-curricular activities organized by the school -- cooking classes, hikes in Bologna and the surrounding hills, volleyball on the weekend, to name a few. And best of all, the school has relationships with local landlords and can find you a place to stay, with an Italian host, for very low-cost. I have come back to this school six times in the past three years, and it feels like a second home.
Response from the owner:Caro Henry, siamo sempre felici di rivederti, grazie per le tue belle parole!
Great instructors. Good balance between grammar and conversation. Outside activities interesting but not adapted to student skill level. I learned alot by speaking italian to better skilled students at cafe breaks,lunch, aperitivo. If I do it again it will be at Cultura.
Response from the owner:Grazie mille Carlo, speriamo di rivederti in futuro!
Spend the last month in Cultura Italiana learning italian and I can say it was one of the best experiencies I've ever had. Teachers and staff were really nice and I got the opportunity to meet people from around the world of all ages.
Besides, Cultura Italiana was always organising different activities outside school (visiting the gelato museum, having aperitivo after class, etc) and that contributes to create a very pleasant student atmosphere.
Cultura Italiana makes you want to come back 🙂
Response from the owner:Cara Marcela, grazie per le tue belle parole. Siamo felici che tu sia stata bene. Ti aspettiamo di nuovo a Bologna 🤗
This place has heart. Massimo the director personally leads the walks around the city and other after school activities. The teachers are skilled and engaging the school manages to be small enough to meet people easily, but also able to match language level with the right class. So good
Response from the owner:Grazie mille Jo! Ti aspettiamo presto a Bologna 🤗
I did a month with this language school and had the best time. The teachers are very good. I found it really easy to make friends in the language school because of how the school is set up. I would totally recommend!
Joined there A1 course and a cooking course for one week in Bologna. Great Organization, brilliant teachers (Maria! :)), good atmosphere, everybody very helpful - will come back for sure. In these five days I really learned a lot for a beginner and we had some much fun.
Response from the owner:Grazie mille Monika, a presto!
What a wonderful experience ! Thoroughly recommended. Everyone at the school was delightful. Nothing was too much trouble. The teachers were really great, patient and helpful at every turn. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun, and I met some great people. The extra-curricular activities were a very nice bonus. The accommodation found for me by the school was very good, especially at the low price paid.
Response from the owner:Caro Toni, sei molto gentile! Siamo felici di averti conosciuto e ti aspettiamo presto di nuovo a Bologna. Un abbraccio!
We decided to start our first trip to Italy with two weeks at La Cultura Italiana in order to feel a bit more integrated in the Italian culture and language up front. We recommend this approach highly, and this school even more.
The learning experience is nothing short of amazing. Classes cater to everyone from total beginners to fluent speakers. The grammar classes are intense, but they get you there, and they are immensely practical. One gets to apply every concept immediately in conversations, role play, skits, etc. It seems to us that the teachers must be among the best in Italy.
We found the other students to be from diverse backgrounds and ages, and united by a motivation to learn in a casual but focused environment.
We could not think of a better school for learning a new language.
Response from the owner:Cari Alane e Francois, grazie per le vostre bellissime parole. Aiutare gli studenti a usare l'italiano pratico è il nostro obiettivo. Vi aspettiamo di nuovo a Bologna 🤗
I had a wonderful week at Cultura Italiana in Central Bologna. Amazingly nice and supportive teachers with lots of patience and fun during the lessons. It is a really well organized school which also offers great afternoon activities! I can only recommend to go there and enjoy the language and city at its fullest. Grazie a tutti e alla prossima volta 🙂
Response from the owner:Grazie mille per le tue parole Tina! È stato un piacere conoscerti. A presto!
Perfect immersion into the Italian language, culture and kitchen in the beautiful city of Bologna ! Highly recommended ! Very friendly and professional staff !
Response from the owner:Grazie Hilde! Ti aspettiamo di nuovo a Bologna 😉
Ich hatte kurzfristig Einzelunterricht gebucht. Die Schulleitung war sehr flexibel und hat gute, motivierte Lehrkräfte. Auch werden viele spannende Nebenaktivitäten organisiert (Führungen, Kochkurse).
Response from the owner:Grazie Thomas, sei molto gentile! Siamo felici di sapere che sei stato bene a Cultura Italiana. Ti aspettiamo!
Here you can find pictures of our Italian language school in its prestigious location, (the Palace of the first Lord of Bologna). There are photos of our medieval city and pictures of activities after the lessons in the city and surroundings.
The school is located in a XV century building, where the first Lord of Bologna used to live
The historical city centre is one of the biggest in Europe
The lessons at the school in Bologna are lively and interesting. You can find more motivations by watching the videos about how to learn Italian in Italy. Here the lesson is different, more stimulating than the Italian lessons in your country.
Above you can see a typical week at Cultura Italiana with active classes, engaging walks and meetings with Italians
Cultura Italiana is accredited by leading Italian and international organisations and collaborates with the University of Bologna and more than 40 universities and institutions worldwide.
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