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Language Schools in Italy

Italian is the official national language of Italy, and many regional and minority languages, often called dialects, are also spoken with varying legal recognition (as published by Wikipedia on 2026-10-17). Italian courses for foreigners are offered by private schools and universities; visa rules are published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Italian diplomatic missions.
The Colosseum in Rome at dusk with its arches lit, and the Roman Forum visible to the right
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Coverage: 22 schools and 25 campuses published so far. Research is substantial for this country but not exhaustive.

Languages taught here: Italian

Country notes reviewed 17 October 2026.

Studying a language in Italy

Visa portal

As published by Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 2026-10-17: the portal Il visto per l'Italia explains short stays (up to 90 days), long stays (over 90 days), and has a guided questionnaire based on nationality, purpose and length of stay. The information is indicative only and applicants should confirm with the Italian mission covering their place of residence. official source

Language course visa (example from one embassy)

As published by the Italian Embassy in Panama on 2026-10-17: its D visa for study of the Italian language covers 91 to 365 days; the school's enrolment letter must state level, start date, duration and daily hours; applicants without prior Italian are assessed case by case; and the visa is a concession that can be denied even with a complete file. Requirements differ by embassy: check the one that serves you, rules change. official source

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Schools and campuses

25 campuses from 22 schools, listed A to Z by school name. Paid placements are labelled and never change this order.

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  1. Scuola Internazionale di Lingue

    Rome, Lazio

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    Rome language school offering group, individual and online courses in English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian and Italian for foreigners.

    Languages
    Italian
    Courses published
    0
    Accommodation
    Not confirmed

    Independent language school

    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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  2. The International Language Centre

    Genoa, Liguria

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    Language school in Genoa Sampierdarena teaching English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Italian for foreigners and other languages, on site, at…

    Languages
    Italian
    Courses published
    0
    Accommodation
    Not confirmed

    Independent language school

    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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  3. The World

    Turin, Piedmont

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    Language school and language services centre in Turin offering English, French, German, Spanish and Italian for foreigners courses for children and adults, plus…

    Languages
    Italian
    Courses published
    0
    Accommodation
    Not confirmed

    Independent language school

    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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  4. Università per Stranieri di Perugia

    Perugia, Umbria

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    University for Foreigners in Perugia running monthly Italian language and culture courses at levels A1 to C2, with optional university-bed accommodation.

    Languages
    Italian
    Courses published
    5
    Accommodation
    University residence beds (with ADISU)

    University language centre · general, academic

    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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  5. Università per Stranieri di Siena - Centro Linguistico CLUSS

    Siena, Tuscany

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    Language centre of the University for Foreigners of Siena offering Italian language and culture courses in monthly and three-month modules, plus two-week short courses.

    Languages
    Italian
    Courses published
    2
    Accommodation
    Not confirmed

    University language centre · general, intensive, academic

    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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