STANDARD · GROUP COURSE
Standard. Group course, 20 lessons a week.
Ready 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 express yourself fluently using simple language. We have flexible study programs designed for every level: you can choose to follow a program of 20 lessons a week (Standard) or, if you have less time, just 10 classroom lessons (Light). Once you have decided on the study program, we check your level with a test and place you in the most suitable group.
If you choose the STANDARD course: you will be followed by 2 teachers who, besides helping you learn Italian quickly, will help you fill any grammar gaps and explore the most difficult concepts in depth, so as to give you a more solid grasp of the language. With a course of 16 weeks or more you can apply for the visa for Italy.
How the format works
Lessons. Lessons are held from Monday to Friday. Lessons are 45 minutes each and run in 90-minute blocks (two lessons back-to-back).
STANDARD study option: 4 lessons a day: 20 a week, 80 a month. Two teachers. Standard groups are followed by 2 teachers who alternate conversation, grammar deep-dives and the most difficult concepts. (Light groups have 1 teacher.) 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 of 16 weeks or more, Standard is study-visa eligible. (Same threshold as Light.)
Daily timetable
The week is built on two half-day options. The timetable is assigned at enrollment based on the level group and the availability of places.
Morning group. 9:30 - 11:00 first block (lessons 1 + 2)
11:00 - 11:15 break
11:15 - 12:45 second block (lessons 3 + 4)
Monday to Friday. Afternoon group. 13:00 - 14:30 first block (lessons 1 + 2)
14:45 - 15:00 break
15:15 - 16:45 second block (lessons 3 + 4)
Monday to Friday.
Prices 2027
The fee for the Standard format, over the durations we offer as package programs. Prices are per student, all included: teaching, materials, level test and end-of-course certificate.
| Duration | Total 2027 | Enrol |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | €240 | Enrol |
| 2 weeks | €430 | Enrol |
| 1 month (4 weeks) | €750 | Enrol |
| 2 months (8 weeks) | €1.410 | Enrol |
| 3 months | €1.995 | Enrol |
| 4 months | €2.495 | Enrol |
| 6 months | €3.460 | Enrol |
| 9 months | €4.570 | Enrol |
| 12 months | €5.290 | Enrol |
Beginner start dates 2027 (A1.1)
Absolute beginners enroll on these fixed cohort dates. From levels A2 to C2: continuous enrollment every Monday, all year round.
Winter break. The last day of class in 2026 is Friday 18 December. Classes resume Monday 11 January 2027: there are no classes on Monday 4 January. The office is open from 4 January.
2027 cohorts: 11 Jan · 8 Feb · 8 Mar · 5 Apr · 3 May · 31 May · 28 Jun · 26 Jul · 6 Sep · 4 Oct · 2 Nov · 29 Nov.
Who Standard is for
Standard is right for you if you have your days free to study (no full-time work during the morning hours) and you want the fastest, most measurable progression, with the greatest number of hours in class. Most of our students from 4 to 24 weeks choose Standard.
If you have work or family commitments that prevent a full-time morning schedule, choose Light - also study-visa eligible, with the same documented weekly commitment, more flexibility and a lower price. Both formats give rise to a valid study-visa application.
How Standard combines with long-term programming
Standard is the engine of our long-term programs. A 3-month long-term program is essentially Standard carried on for 12 weeks; a 12-month program is Standard spread over an academic year, with level progression and CILS preparation built in.
Where to take Standard
Milan. Academy in the city center, near the Duomo. Standard in Milan Florence. Padri Scolopi campus on Via Bolognese. Standard in Florence Mantua. Former Archbishop's Seminary in the center of Mantua. Standard in Mantua Turin. Modern campus near Parco del Valentino. Standard in Turin
Not sure which Standard option fits you?
Use the enrollment buttons in the price table above to enroll directly in any duration. If you would prefer to talk to us first, about the right duration, the level group or the visa documentation, write to us and we reply within one working day.
Milan
A short walk from the Duomo, in the heart of the city that never stands still. Here you learn Italian and use it straight away, every day: between work, fashion and aperitivi.
Milan