Learn Italian in Italy far away from mass tourism!
Welcome to Cultura Italiana!
At Cultura Italiana you learn Italian in few weeks using exclusively Italian (not like a tourist), we communicate without using other languages with a full immersion in the Italian language. In Bologna was founded the first university in Europe (1088), for this reason it has a long tradition as a student city and it is the perfect place to learn Italian in Italy.
Around thousand people attend Cultura Italiana (with a weekly participation from 35 to 85 people).
The courses begin every Monday and end on the Friday of the corresponding week. The school is closed only on the international holidays. The 25 lesson hours are spread over the other four days of the week
Thank you for visiting Cultura Italiana Bologna Website. Cultura Italiana is a top-level School specialised in the dissemination of the Italian language. Total immersion in our language is possible with us because the surrounding environment is authentic. The School in Italy was established in Bologna in 1981. Here you can learn Italian and speak the Italian language with Italians, not with tourists.
We collaborate in educational research with the Bologna University, the first University in the Western World (1088), and with other 40 universities in Europe, America and Japan.
In order to learn Italian in Italy is important to choose a suitable city, Bologna is the right place because of few tourists and the oldest university in Europe. It is also important the prestigious location of Cultura Italiana. You can have fun with the leisure program after the lessons and learn Italian outside the school. You find here pictures of our Italian language school and the medieval city and two activities after the lesson.
The school is located in a XV century building, where the first Lord of Bologna used to liveSport activity after the lessons
The historical city centre is one of the biggest in Europe
Students’ performance
Italian social life: aperitivo with ItaliansCooking lessons
The landscape of the hills: a walk in the parkToday’s photo
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
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!
Cultura Italiana is a wonderful school to learn Italian and improve communication skills. Being a language teacher myself, I was very impressed by the quality of the teachers. The classes are dynamic. The teachers have a good way to facilitate conversation and explain grammar. The atmosphere in class is encouraging the student to speak and making it fun in the process. The location in the old town cannot be beat.
Response from the owner: Grazie mille Adriana! È stato un vero piacere conoscerti e aiutarti con l'italiano. A presto!
This is a wonderful language school in a beautiful city. The staff are amazing and always so helpful making sure that you are in the class that suits you.It's not all classroom based - there are walks, talks, extra lessons, park activities and the all important aperitivo.
Response from the owner: Grazie mille Stefano! Sappiamo che sei sempre in prima linea per l'aperitivo! Ti aspettiamo prestissimo 😉
Une école sérieuse, très professionnelle, j'ai senti que j'étais soutenue et aidée de manière rapide et efficace que ce soit pour mon inscription, les papiers nécessaires à mon Erasmus, l' arrivée sur Bologne mais aussi bien entendu l'enseignement. Les méthodes sont bien rodées, l'enseignement varié, ludique et de qualité. L'emplacement en plein centre de Bologne est également un grand avantage. Bref, je recommande vivement Cultura Italiana et je vais essayer d'y revenir.
Response from the owner: Grazie mille Corinne, le tue parole ci fanno piacere. Ti aspettiamo presto di nuovo a Bologna!
I enjoyed a wonderful two weeks of study at Cultura Italiana. The staff are so helpful and friendly, and my entire learning experience at the school was excellent. Bologna is the perfect city to immerse yourself in the language and culture of Italy. I can highly recommend Cultura Italiana Bologna!
Response from the owner: Grazie Moira! Siamo felici di averti conosciuta. Ti aspettiamo di nuovo a Bologna 😊
Cultura Italiana was an incredible experience. I can't say enough good things about their wonderful teachers and administrative staff. Everyone was so helpful and encouraging. I still have quite a ways to go on my learning journey, but am confident I will be returning for more instruction from this wonderful group of people. I highly recommend to anyone wanting to dedicate time and energy to this beautiful language.
Response from the owner: Carissima Jules, grazie mille a te e alla splendida energia che tu e la tua famiglia avete portato a scuola! Vi aspettiamo di nuovo 😊
Excelente!! Las clases son muy dinámicas y los profesores siempre atentos y apoyándote para mejorar.Ha sido una experiencia excepcional para mi compartir con compañeros de otras nacionalidades.Toda una experiencia que quisiera se vuelva a repetir!!!Muchas gracias. . . .
Response from the owner: Cara Graciela, siamo molto felici di averti conosciuta! Grazie per aver partecipato con entusiasmo alle attività 😊
Die Schule ist sehr zu empfehlen, wirklich top.Die Lehrer -innen sind fachlich gut, immer gut organisiert , sehr sympathisch und motivierend. Auch das Büro arbeitet sehr professionell und schnell.Ich war 4 Wochen, den ganzen November, in dieser Schule und war erstaunt, wieviele Studenten auch im November noch hier waren. Das ermöglicht der Schule, viele Klassen mit verschiedenen Niveaus zu bilden.Mit dem Vorteil für die Schüler, sich in der Grammatik oder in der Konversation ein Niveau höher oder tiefer einstufen zu lassen, je nach Bedürfnis.Die Schule bietet zudem jeden Nachmittag ein tolles Zusatzprogramm an (kostenlos). Wanderungen, Kochkurse oder Konversationskurse.Es herrscht ein tolles und angenehmes Klima in der Schule. Danke an das ganze Cultura Italiana Team
Response from the owner: Caro Markus, grazie mille per le tue belle parole! Siamo felici di sapere che a Cultura Italiana hai imparato molto e ti sei anche divertito. Grazie per la tua partecipazione alle attività del programma. Ti aspettiamo sicuramente di nuovo a Bologna!
I joined the Cultura Italiana community for only a week but it was a fabulous experience. Good teachers, great content & inclusive friendly students of all ages & countries. I’d love to go back!
Response from the owner: Cara Louise, grazie mille per le tue parole! Siamo felici che tu sia stata bene a Cultura Italiana. Ti aspettiamo presto a Bologna!
Brilliant course. Myself and my family (husband and 2 teenage children) cannot recommend Cultura Italiana highly enough. E una scuola fantastical! 🙂
Response from the owner: Dear Tanya, thank you very much for your review. We are very glad to hear you enjoyed the course! It has been a pleasure having you and your family at the school. We hope to get a chance to meet you again soon! Buona fortuna per il vostro italiano! 🙂
Die Schule ist absolut empfehlenswert, die Lehrer sind super umgänglich und legen viel Wert darauf, dass alle Schüler und Schülerinnen gleich gut mit dem Thema mitkommen. Der Unterricht ist sehr interaktiv.Kleines Manko: Vor dem Gebäude ist nicht erkennbar, dass die Sprachschule wirklich existiert (außer an einer kleinen Klingel). Man könnte dort eventuell ein Schild anbringen.
Response from the owner: Grazie mille per la tua recensione! Siamo contenti che tu abbia vissuto una bella esperienza a Cultura Italiana. Siamo in un palazzo storico e purtroppo la legge italiana che tutela le Belle Arti vieta di mettere cartelli all'esterno dei palazzi storici, infatti la targa della scuola come quella degli altri professionisti che lavorano qui è subito all'entrata del palazzo! Ti aspettiamo per un saluto o magari per un altro corso! A presto
die Schule hat ein sehr gutes Konzept. Die Grammatik wird sehr gut erklärt und auch gleich umgesetzt. Die Themen für die Konversation sind immer interessant und nicht zu schwierig. Themen zu denen jeder etwas sagen kann. Durch die Gruppenarbeit und Spiele, um die Sprache auch anzuwenden, vergeht die Zeit sehr schnell und man lernt wirklich viel in einer angenehmen Weise. Die montägliche kleine Stadtführung mit anschließendem gemeinsamen Aperitif und andere Aktivitäten die angeboten werden ergänzen den Unterricht.. alle Lehrer und Lehrerinnen sind sehr nett und der Humor fehlt auch nicht. Ich kann la scuola „Cultura Italiana Bologna“ sehr empfehlen 👍
Response from the owner: Cara Petra, grazie mille per le tue belle parole.Siccome "non c'è due senza tre", ti aspettiamo presto a Bologna!
Super Schule um italienisch zu lernen. Tolle Lehrer*innen und großartiger Unterricht. Ich bin für 4 Wochen hier und werde definitiv zurück kommen! Einfach großartig.
Response from the owner: Ciao Katharina, grazie mille! Non vediamo l'ora di rivederti 🤗
Für mich die beste Spracheschule in Bologna. Super Lehrer*innen. Man fühlt sich direkt wohl und willkommen. Wer in Bologna italienisch lernen möchte sollte die Cultura Italiana wählen.
Response from the owner: Grazie mille Martin, a presto!!
Este verano he estudiado en Cultura Italiana Bologna durante dos semanas. ¡Muy recomendable! Es un centro muy acogedor y los docentes y sus clases son dinámicas y muy divertidas.Es una oportunidad perfecta para aprender italiano. La escuela organiza actividades fuera de clase cada tarde con los otros alumnos de todo el mundo. Sin duda una experiencia ideal para practicar italiano y conocer muchas personas y culturas.
Encontré a Cultura Italiana Bologna en recomendaciones de Google, leí los comentarios aquí y también en su página web, los cuales siempre eran muy buenos. Así que decidí estudiar allí, desde el primer correo electrónico que envié para preguntar mis dudas la escuela siempre estuvo atenta a mi proceso de inscripción y, en mi caso, al proceso de buscar un alojamiento por el tiempo de mi estadía.Hoy, después de estudiar dos semanas en Cultura Italiana Bologna, puedo decirles que esta escuela por mucho superó mis expectativas, mi experiencia académica fue muy buena.Los profesores son excelentes en su práctica y el programa escolar con el que cuentan es muy bueno. Así como las actividades extracurriculares que tienen, como la passeggiata, las clases de cocina italiana (adjunto fotos), los juegos en Giardini Margherita y muchas actividades más.También destacó que el ambiente estudiantil es muy acogedor.Sin lugar a dudas volveré a Cultura Italiana Bologna, y te invito a que vivas esta experiencia.
Response from the owner: Cara Alejandra,grazie mille di cuore per la tua recensione. E' stato un grande piacere accoglierti a Cultura Italiana e speriamo di rivederti presto a scuola o a Bologna per un saluto!
Je viens de passer six semaines à Cultura Italiana. Six semaines très agréables. L'atmosphère, les profs, les cours, le personnel administratif... Dix sur dix! Cultura Italiana, ce ne sont pas seulement des cours d'italien (ce qui est déjà pas mal!), c'est aussi tout un programme culturel facultatif: visites guidées, conférences, cours de cuisine... Merci à toute l'équipe! Grâce à vous, j'ai fait la connaissance d'une belle langue et d'une ville magnifique. Je reviendrai...
I highly recommend the Italian language school “Cultura Italiana”: There are excellent teachers, especially Marina Carbone, who integrates grammatical structures into everyday language in such a humorous and awesome way that even grammar is lots of fun! Thank you so much!! Furthermore Cultura Italiana offers a variety of great extracurricular activities! The city of Bologna is wonderful - I will definitely return!!👍😃
I loved my experience at Cultura Italiana Bologna. Two absolutely amazing weeks! If you are on the fence about enrolling, go for it.
I stayed in an apartment that the school arranged. It was in the city center, and I was pleased with every aspect of my living accommodations and my learning experience. I met great people of all ages, with varying cultural backgrounds. Sometimes we explored the city together, and sometimes I ventured out alone. I felt safe and connected, at every turn. The city is amazing and the school is wonderful.
Back from two weeks Cultura Italiana in Bologna. I learnt so much in the two weeks - and I believe I never laughed as much as in these two weeks of Cultura Italiana. I also higly recommend the interesting excursions and of course the cooking lessons. ... and Bologna is a truely wonderful city!
Grazie alla direzione ( Massimo, Silvia e Roberta) siete molto gentile con me
Grazie Massimo per la passeggiata sulla neve.....�
Grazie a tutti gli insegnanti:
Maria; senza la tua pacienza le prime settimane non avrei potuto imparare l'italiano....non capivo niente
Marina; senza il tuo senso dell'umore sarebbe stato più difficile, devo conoscere la Sardegna
Nazzarena; ancora oggi la canzone "azzurro" suona nella mia testa...�...grazie
Stefania; anche io so che la mia testa è dura, mi hai fatto piacere imparare la grammatica con te...grazie
Francesco; non sei stato il mio inaegnante, ma sono interessato al dialetto napolitano...forse ritornerò per impararlo
Beatrice; la mia wikipedia personale.
Non dimenticherò la mia prima settimana, avevamo bevuto due o tre tekila e io non sapevo che tua sia una insegnante...divertente.
Sai che adesso, hai un amico nella Spagna, ricordati di farmi visita...sei fascinante.
Mi piaccerebbe ringraziare alla Scuola per la cultura che ho imparato con Alessandro e Andrea...grazie
Federica; Cuante ore abbiamo compartito all'osteria? Cuante bottiglie di vino? È stato un piacere conoscerti
Arianna; sempre sei stata simpatica e attenta con me, la tua torta al cioccolato è buonissima
Infine ringrazio tutti i miei colleghi per questa meravigliosa esperienza. In bocca a lupo a tutti...grazie
Marinette, Swizerland
Mi aspettavo un tuffo nella lingua e nella cultura italiana. Volevo soprattutto rinfrescare le mie conoscenze della grammatica. È stato perfetto, esattamente quello di cui avevo bisogno! Gli insegnanti sono buonis…
Joseph, Usa
I want to let you know that my two weeks of language study with Cultura Italiana could not have been any better. It was an absolutely superb program in all respects. Although I still have much to learn, my Italian…
Andreas, Germania
Per proteggere gli studenti è meglio evitare le scuole commerciali che organizzano corsi di lingue diverse (inglese, tedesco e italiano) insieme. Consiglio una scuola specializzata, (ce ne sono diverse in Italia)…
