Established in 1988, ELLCI, Ente Lombardo Lingua et Cultura Italiana, is defined one of most prestigious italian language schools and culture in Italy. ELLCI is endorsed by the Italian Department of Education and by the Italian Cultural Institutes for the learning in Italy of the Italian language and culture. ELLCI is a center for the CELI (certificates of Italian language) and CIC (certificates of business Italian) exams of the University for Foreigners of Perugia. Our premises are spacious and comfortable and are located in a central area of Milan, a few steps away from Corso Buenos Aires, one of the main shopping areas of the city, and can easily be reached by public transport. The Italian language courses offered by ELLCI are for small groups of students and keep into account the needs of each student, granting fast and efficient learning. Our teachers are expert and qualified to teach Italian to foreigners. Our school offers each student a tutor, who helps them plan and manage their study period in Italy. ELLCI is an Italian language school and culture in Italy endorsed by the Italian Department of Foreign Affairs.
Learn Italian & live in your private teacher's home around Milan with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including Italian lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in Italy. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one Italian lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Milan. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in Italian. All of our teachers in Italy have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Milan, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.
Located in the vibrant historic centre of Milan, just a few minutes’ walk from Piazza del Duomo, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci offers an authentic Italian learning experience in a modern and welcoming setting. Our neighborhood perfectly captures the Milanese spirit — lively, stylish, and full of energy — with endless restaurants for every taste, theatres, bookshops, boutiques, and two of the city’s leading universities: Università Statale and Bocconi. Just like Milan itself, our school combines Italian passion and creativity with the city’s renowned sense of professionalism and quality. The atmosphere is youthful, friendly, and functional: 11 bright classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art audio-video systems and high-speed Wi-Fi. We also care deeply about sustainability — our building uses recycled materials, promotes waste sorting, and features a low-impact air-conditioning system. With over 40 years of experience, we are a trusted name among Italian language schools. Our team of professional and welcoming teachers is dedicated to making each student’s stay both linguistically effective and culturally enriching. Our teaching method, based on modern educational principles and inspired by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), focuses on real communication. From the very first lesson, Italian is the only language spoken in class. We emphasize conversation and practical use of the language, while also developing the four key skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Lessons are engaging, interactive, and fun, taking place in a relaxed environment where learning happens naturally. Textbooks are complemented by authentic materials — newspapers, magazines, and videos — to help students explore contemporary Italy and its rich culture. Our teachers are experts in teaching Italian to foreigners: they guide, inspire, and support students throughout their learning journey. Over the years, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci has also developed its own teaching materials, designed to accelerate language acquisition. Grammar is presented clearly and logically, followed by examples, exercises, and short stories that encourage conversation and creativity in Italian. Whatever your goals or the length of your stay, our programs are designed to help you achieve real, lasting progress. At Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, you’ll gain a deep understanding of Italian grammar and culture — through constant, real-world practice in reading, writing, and speaking.
ILS International Language School Milan is a language school located on Via Disciplini, a typical street in the historic city centre. In a calm and elegant location, close to bars, restaurants, fashionable areas and historical destinations, the Italian Language school offers: 16 welcoming classes of various sizes to cater for small groups or single learners; a large area for independent study; snack zone with comfortable seating and vending machines a teachers' room where the lecturers can examine the programme and share ideas; a spacious reception area; free WiFi ILS Milan is authorised by the Ministry of Education. Qualified, native Italian-speaking teachers The Italian Language School of Milan boasts qualified, native Italian teachers. The whole team, overseen by the Director of Teaching, has plenty of teaching experience which guarantees high levels of learning and allows them to get real results in a short space of time.
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The Italian Language School and Culture Center for Foreigners, was founded in 1986, in Milan. It quickly became a fundamental point of reference for foreigners needing to make a smooth adjustment to life in an Italian city. At Il Centro, you can learn italian language in one of the most important cities in Italy. From the outset, the founders chose to teach only Italian language. The school’s staff is specialized in this area, and teaching methods, materials and learning challenges are constantly examined in the search of continuous improvement. Il Centro is officially recognized by the Ministry of Public Education in 2004 was awarded the UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Mark. Course are approved by CSN Lund-Sweden. Swedish students here may apply for support from the Swedish government. Il Centro is a member of ASILS (Associazione Scuole di Italiano come Lingua Seconda): an Association of Private Italian Language Schools.
L'école est très bien placée dans le centre de la ville. Les cours et le matériel d'enseignement sont de qualité. Les professeurs à l'écoute et attentifs à mes besoins. Il a fait froid dans les classes le lundi. Peut être le chauffage est... more
The location was central and easy to get to. The sign-on process was a little challenging as the online information was confusing. After I paid for the class which I thought would suite me, I was informed that the class location was not offered... more
Whether you are a student, a business professional, or a traveler, there is a language course in Milan that is right for you. There are Italian courses available for all fluency levels, ages and time durations. Just select a course type from the list below to get started.