Learn Italian with EF International Language Schools

Where can you learn Italian?
If you want to learn Italian, there is no better solution than to study abroad in Italy where you’ll be living surrounded by Italian all day every day. Whether you’re in Italian class with students from all over the world or just walking around town, you’ll always be surrounded by native Italian speakers. With constant practice, you’ll be amazed how fast you’ll learn Italian while studying abroad.

They say all roads lead to Rome. Take an Italian course in Rome at our elegant EF school, located in the heart of this classical city. The EF school in Rome is a perfect place to prepare for the two major university-recognized Italian exams. Outside of your Italian course, Rome offers endless opportunities to explore the magic and mystery of Italy’s capital city. Marvel at the ancient Coliseum and throw a coin in Trevi Fountain while you make a wish to return to Rome again someday soon! See Palatine Hill, where Rome was founded, and the Pantheon, the city’s most complete ancient structure, finished in 125 A.D. Climb the Spanish Steps and then shop the exclusive stores on nearby Via Condotti. For inspiration, head to the Vatican to admire the Sistine Chapel’s frescos.

Why learn Italian?
Many people consider Italian to be the most beautiful spoken language in the world and often it is considered the language of opera, painting, design, architecture, cooking and perhaps most importantly, love!

Italian is mainly spoken in Italy, with 58 million native speakers. Other countries where it is an official language include San Marino and the Vatican, two tiny enclaves within Italy, and Ticino, a canton in Switzerland. Expatriate communities abroad make up for an additional 5 million speakers.

Italy has one of the world's top ten economies and if you work in the furniture, design or construction industries, learning Italian will be an important asset for your job. Buying from and selling to Italians necessitates close personal contacts, and English is not often spoken in Italy.

EF Italian course types

Intensive Italian course
EF recommends an Intensive Italian course for students who have come to Italy to learn Italian as fast as possible. Intensive courses are offered year round and include 32 Italian lessons per week.

General Italian course
This Italian course is carefully structured for students to progress one skill level every six weeks. It is designed for students looking to learn Italian by mastering the essential disciplines of the language through a well-rounded program. The General Italian course is available for students of any level, from absolute beginners to advanced and includes 26 Italian lessons per week.

Basic Italian course
A Basic Italian course with EF will help you to learn Italian for use in practical situations, while still leaving plenty of time for relaxing and exploring Italy Combine a relaxing holiday in Rome with 20 morning and afternoon Italian lessons a week.

Italian Exam Preparation Courses
Whether you are planning to enter university in Italy and need to pass an entrance exam, or you just want to prove your Italian skills, an Italian exam preparation courses is an excellent way to make sure you learn the Italian skills you will need on exam day. EF offers three Italian exam preparation courses in our Rome school: a DILIT-IH preparation course, a CILS preparation course (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) and a CELI preparation course (Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana).

Examples of Italian special interest courses*

• History of Italian Art
• Italian Cooking
• Business Italian
• Art
• Italian Cinema
• Photography
• Archeology
• History of Italian Opera

*Please note that availability of these special interest Italian courses depends on the start date of your Italian course. Please check with your local EF office to confirm which courses will be available during your stay.