Italian schools in Genoa

6 Best Italian Language Schools in Genoa in 2026 (from 112 €)

1 km away

2 reviews

Learn Italian & live in your private teacher's home around Genoa 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 Genoa. 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 Genoa, 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.

starting price
1.103 €

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Learn Italian by "living it" in Genoa. Immersion is not only the most natural way to learn a language — it is also the most effective. At Influent, every course is entirely tailored to you and your goals. Lessons are fully personalised, with your teacher focusing exclusively on your needs and objectives. You choose your dates (Sunday to Saturday), and every lesson is adapted to your level and expectations. As the only student, you benefit from true one-to-one tuition and a learning experience designed just for you.

starting price
780 €
1 km away

16 reviews

Nestled in the heart of Genoa, right on the stunning Ligurian Riviera (northwest coast of Italy), our school welcomes you inside an elegant 19th‑century building — easily reachable by bus or train. Just steps away from the city’s main attractions, you’ll also find yourself close to world‑famous gems like Cinque Terre and Portofino on the Eastern Riviera, or Sanremo and Monte Carlo on the Western Riviera. At A Door to Italy, learning Italian becomes an unforgettable experience. We offer courses for every level — from beginner to advanced — available all year round. Choose between intensive or non‑intensive programs, long‑term study, or special cultural courses designed to immerse you in the Italian way of life. Preparatory classes for official certifications are also regularly held. Our passionate and professional teachers guide you step by step, making language learning both effective and enjoyable. Lessons take place in our welcoming school environment, enriched by cultural activities and excursions that let you live the language outside the classroom. To make your stay even more memorable, we provide different accommodation solutions and a wide range of leisure activities, perfectly combining study with the pleasure of discovering Italy. Our programs are accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education (MIUR), ASILS, and EDUITALIA. We also prepare students for all major certifications — CELI, PLIDA, AIL, and CILS — and proudly serve as an official CELI and DILS.PG exam center. And because quality matters, our school is certified UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 and UNI 11863:2022 — guarantees of excellence, reliability, and our ongoing commitment to improving the services we offer to our students.

starting price
240 €
2 km away

The school is located in the heart of Genoa, inside an historic elegant building. It is easy to reach with the numerous public transportation services that connect it to the various districts of the city. The school is surrounded by many cafes, bars, restaurants, supermarkets and shops. The building comfortably welcomes students in the many classrooms, it has a large relaxing area where you can drink a coffee during your breaks and it is fully covered by a high-speed Wi-Fi network. The school is open all year round. Being in a city characterized by a pleasant Mediterranean climate throughout the year, offering numerous cultural and social events, exhibitions and concerts, you will have plenty of opportunities to practice your Italian. The friendly and always smiling school staff is there to help you and assist you from the very beginning of your experience. The school will be your landmark during your stay in Genoa!

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180 €
2 km away

8 reviews

Amalelingue is a language school based in Genoa. It specializes in teaching the Italian language to foreigners studying for cultural, professional and educational purposes. Its main characteristics are: small classes, suitable for direct contact with students and their needs, as well as a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Amalelingue L2 Italian school staff is made up of specialized and skilled teachers, who are able to interact with students of various ages and backgrounds. A stylish and elegant school, Amalelingue is based in the very heart of Genoa, an ideal starting point in order to discover the city. It is located in the liveliest part of the historic centre, in a pedestrian zone, within walking distance of the most interesting sites.

starting price
170 €
39 km away

33 reviews

The ABC School has been teaching the Italian Language and Culture to students from all over the world and has its main office in Florence since 1982. The school is officially authorised by MIUR (the Italian Ministry of Education) and is a member of the Association of the Schools of Italian ASILS®. In all these years we have improved our offerings to better face the real needs of our students. In 2015 we opened a new office in the enchanting Baia del Silenzio (Bay of Silence) in Sestri Levante (Genoa), one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy. Also known as the city with two seas, Sestri Levante is set on a promontory extended on the sea originating two bays, the Bay of Silence and the Bay of the Fairy Tales, so called in honor of Hans Christian Andersen who lived here 1833. Sestri Levante offers many opportunities, including: nature trails with breathtaking views on the sea; sailing classes; diving centres as well as excursions to Cinque Terre and Portofino. Sestri Levante can be easily reached by car, by train or by plane. Genoa and Pisa are the closest airports.

starting price
112 €

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