Lessons plus structured individual study.

LIGHT · GROUP COURSE

Light. Group course, 10 academic hours a week.

Do you want to learn to speak, read, write and listen like an Italian? There is a class waiting just for you to begin.

We want your stay in Italy to be beautiful. By enrolling in our group course, we help you develop the four communicative skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) so that you can express yourself fluently using simple language. We have flexible study programmes designed for every level: you can choose to follow a programme of 20 academic hours a week (Standard) or, if you have less time, just 10 academic hours (Light). Once you have decided on the programme, we check your level with a test and place you in the most suitable group.

If you choose the LIGHT course: you will be guided by a teacher who will help you learn Italian quickly. Every four weeks you put yourself to the test with an exam to see whether you are ready to move up to the next level. With a course lasting 16 weeks or more you can apply for the visa for Italy.

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How the format works

Lessons. Lessons run from Monday to Friday. Each lesson is made up of 2 academic hours of 45 minutes each, for a total of 90 minutes.
LIGHT study option: 10 academic hours a week (1 lesson a day). One teacher. A single teacher follows you throughout the Light course. Standard students are followed by 2 teachers; Light students by 1. Classes. Each class is made up of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 students, all at your same language level. Currently active levels: from Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C2). Visa eligibility. With a course lasting 16 weeks or more, Light is study-visa eligible, the same threshold as Standard.

Daily timetable

Light students follow one 90-minute block a day, Monday to Friday, in the morning or in the afternoon. The timetable is assigned at enrolment based on the level group and the availability of places.

Morning Light group. 9:00 - 10:30 one block, 90 min
Monday to Friday. Afternoon Light group. 14:00 - 15:30 one block, 90 min
Monday to Friday.

Prices 2026

The fees for the Light format. Prices are per student, inclusive of teaching, materials, individual study plan, level test and end-of-course certificate.

Beginner start dates 2026 (A1.1)

Absolute beginners enrol on these fixed cohort dates. From levels A2 to C2: continuous enrolment, every Monday, all year round.

2026 cohorts: 5 Jan · 2 Feb · 2 Mar · 30 Mar · 27 Apr · 25 May · 22 Jun · 20 Jul · 31 Aug · 28 Sep · 26 Oct · 23 Nov.

Who Light is for

Light is for you if you have a job, look after children, have a limited budget or want to combine your Italian lessons with other activities in Italy (an internship, art courses, exploring the city). Same group, same six levels, same recognition: half the daily time in class, lower cost. With a course of 16 weeks or more, Light is fully study-visa eligible.

If you want the greatest number of hours in class and the fastest progression, choose Standard (20 academic hours a week, two teachers).

Where to take Light

Milan. Particularly popular with professionals and residents renewing a visa. Light in Milan Florence. Padri Scolopi campus, library and study rooms available for the individual study hours. Light in Florence Mantua. Former Archbishop's Seminary, low cost of living suited to longer Light programmes. Light in Mantua Turin. Library and study spaces on campus, ideal for the structured individual study hours. Light in Turin