The city of Rome is an open-air museum filled with history everywhere you turn. It is also an enormous city and could be considered the melting pot of different international cultures and other Italian cultures in Italy. Learn how to make Neapolitan pizza one day, make La Nonna’s Sicilian pasta another day, or indulge in the traditional Roman dish Cacio e Pepe. If you want to experience all of Italy in one destination, consider Rome!
Schools on this page have been selected based on client reviews from independent sites, popularity (research of annual student intake), and appeal to different student types and budgets. Poorly rated schools have been discarded.
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1 Dilit International House Rome Full Review
The good
- Safe location in a large school premises.
- Largely free social programme
- Long history of high quality teaching experience.
The bad
- One of the more expensive language schools in Rome.
Ideal for students who want a school that is well connected to both public transport and intercity trains.
Dilit is genuinely an impressive school. What with its 50 years of experience and a teaching approach that is not static but is regularly adapted and updated to ensure that it remains current and effective.
Students interested in not only the language but also the culture and lifestyle of Italians would enjoy this school because the language and culture are always combined in the lessons and extracurricular activities.
| Rating of former students | 4.4 (370 ratings) |
| Class size | Average Max. 14 students in Standard Italian course |
| Diversity of nationalities | Excellent diversity No nationality more than 9% |
| Accreditations | Ministry of Education, IALC, IH World Organisation, CELI, CILS, ASILS, AISLI |
| Price | |
| Standard group course 20 lessons/week: 45min/lesson | 1 week: €260 3 weeks: €665 |
| Additional fees | Inscription fee: €85 Course material fee: €19 |
| Price Level – Standard Group Course (based on 3 weeks incl. all fees) | €17.10 per 60 minute tuition |
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2 Accademia Studioitalia Rome Full Review
The good
- Very affordable tuition fees.
- Safe location.
- Small class sizes.
The bad
- Small range of courses.
- Outdated building and facilities.
Ideal for students who want to be near the Vatican City.
Studioitalia is somewhat further away from the historic centre of Rome however it is well connected with multiple bus options. Studioitalia is a school where they firmly believe that you will learn better and retain more when you have fun in the process. This makes their classes dynamic, and practical too.
The ideal students for this school want to learn Italian and are eager to learn something new.
| Rating of former students | 4.4 (81 ratings) |
| Class size | Small Max. 12 students |
| Diversity of nationalities | Below average diversity No nationality more than 25-30% |
| Accreditations | Italian Ministry of Education, CILS, CELI, DETALS |
| Price | |
| Standard group course 20 lessons/week: 45min/lesson | 1 week: €230 3 weeks: €610 |
| Additional fees | Inscription fee: €35 Course material fee: €25 |
| Price Level – Standard Group Course (based on 3 weeks incl. all fees) | €14.90 per 60 minute tuition |
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3 Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Rome Full Review
The good
- Access to a library right opposite the school.
- 30+ unique courses, historical, academic and cultural courses.
The bad
- Not mobility accessible.
- Small communal area.
Ideal for students who are looking to be in the historic centre of Rome.
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Roma is in a fantastic location, in the heart of Rome. One of the oldest schools in the city, almost 40 years old, they offer a vast selection of courses, thematic as well as standard, there is literally a perfect class for everyone.
The ideal students for this school want to share their experiences with others, believe in cooperative learning, want to learn about the Italian language and culture, and, above all, want to have fun.
| Rating of former students | 4.3 (282 ratings) |
| Class size | Average Max. 14 students in Standard Italian course |
| Diversity of nationalities | Good diversity Majority European students (40%) but nationalities equally represented. |
| Accreditations | ALTO, ASILS, EDUITALIA, ELITE, FIYTO, Bildungsurlaub, CSN, Ministry of Education, Examination center for CILS & DITALS |
| Price | |
| Standard group course 20 lessons/week: 45min/lesson | 1 week: €250 3 weeks: €660 |
| Additional fees | Inscription fee: €70 Course material fee: none |
| Price Level – Standard Group Course (based on 3 weeks incl. all fees) | €16.20 per 60 minute tuition |
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4 EF International Language Centre Rome Full Review
The good
- Located a maximum of 15 minutes walking distance from some of the main landmarks in Rome.
- Modern facilities within a historic building.
- Advanced social programme
The bad
- One of the most expensive schools in Rome.
- Very large class capacity in comparison to other schools.
Ideal for younger students who are in between studying and starting their careers.
EF Rome exceeded my expectations; with its comprehensive approach to learning and living abroad it is more than just a language school.
If you are looking for an immersive, enriching language learning experience, EF Rome is truly unmatched.
| Rating of former students | Insufficient independent ratings online at time of publishing |
| Class size | Very Large Max. 17 students in Standard Italian course |
| Diversity of nationalities | Good diversity No nationality more than 10% |
| Accreditations | Eaquals |
| Price | |
| Standard group course 26 lessons/week: 40min/lesson | 1 week: €650 3 weeks: €1950 |
| Additional fees | Inscription fee: €150 Course material fee: €55 |
| Price Level – Standard Group Course (based on 3 weeks incl. all fees) | €41.40 per 60 minute tuition |
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