PRIVATE · ONE-TO-ONE
Private Italian lessons - tailored to your goals, your schedule, your level.
Want a study programme that is entirely yours? Let's build it together.
We want you to learn the Italian you actually need - whether that is chatting with friends over a coffee, leading a work meeting, or preparing for a university entrance test. If that sounds right, our private one-to-one lessons are perfect. You choose general Italian, full immersion, or sector-specific. A dedicated tutor agrees the start date and the calendar with you, and we run a placement test to set the starting level. And the best part? You can decide to come alone, or bring a small group of friends.
How private lessons work
Course. A dedicated tutor teaches the Italian that gets you to your goals. Choose to deepen your general Italian, or specialise in a sector. Among the sector-specific tracks, you'll also find ones designed to prepare you for Italian university entrance tests (e.g. Bocconi, Politecnico). Sector tracks require a minimum B1 level. Full Immersion is also available, to learn Italian in the shortest possible time. Classes. You can choose one-to-one with your teacher, or organise it together with friends (up to a maximum of 4 students). If you attend with friends, make sure you all share the same language level. Active levels: from Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C2). Lessons. Every lesson lasts 90 minutes. You can also choose to take your lessons on Skype. Schedule. The lesson schedule is agreed directly with your tutor and can be modified with 24 hours notice. You decide when to start the lessons together with your tutor.
What you can focus on
Private lessons are flexible and adjusted over time. As you progress, your tutor continuously evaluates your development and adapts the lesson plan to keep it relevant and challenging. Whether you need to focus on conversation skills, exam preparation, university test prep, professional vocabulary for your field, or any other area, your lessons will be customised to help you achieve your goals efficiently and effectively.
Corporate team training? That's a different door.
This page is for individuals who want one-to-one Italian tailored to a personal goal - an exam, a profession, a passion. If your company wants to train a team (employees relocating to Italy, executive onboarding, sector-wide programme), we run that through a dedicated team. See Companies →
Course price
Two ready packages - General Italian (everyday communication) or Sector-specific for individuals: Law, Medicine, Architecture, Fashion, Design, Cooking, Opera, Jewellery, Art, plus university test prep (Bocconi, Politecnico, Statale, Sapienza, and others). Same price, same format - 5 lessons of 90 minutes each.
| Package | Format | Price | Enrol & pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 5 lessons × 90 min · one-to-one in class or via Skype | €440 | Enrol → |
| Sector-specific | 5 lessons × 90 min · sector vocabulary, B1+ required | €440 | Enrol → |
Want a different number of lessons or a multi-week immersion? Tell us your goal and we will quote a custom package.
Who private lessons are for
Private one-to-one is right for you if you want maximum schedule flexibility, want to focus exclusively on what you need (your job, your exam, your area), or if you want to learn Italian together with a small group of friends or colleagues at the same level. It also fits students who travel often, have shifting work calendars, or prefer remote lessons over Skype.
If you would rather learn in a group with weekly fixed schedule and lower per-hour cost, look at our Standard or Light formats - both visa-eligible.
Important - private is NOT visa-eligible
Private one-to-one lessons do not meet the documentation requirements for an Italian student visa, because the format does not provide the minimum continuous in-class hours that consulates require. If you need a student visa, choose Long-term, Standard (16+ weeks), or Light (16+ weeks). We are happy to talk you through visa options first.
Where to take private lessons
Milan. City-centre Academy near the Duomo. In-person or Skype. Milan campus Florence. Padri Scolopi campus on Via Bolognese. In-person or Skype. Florence campus Mantua. Former Archbishop's Seminary in central Mantua. In-person or Skype. Mantua campus Turin. Modern campus near Parco del Valentino. In-person or Skype. Turin campus
Not sure what you're looking for? Here are similar courses
Standard - group · 20h/week. Six levels (A1-C2), small groups, weekly Monday starts. Visa-eligible from 16 weeks. €1.995 for 3 months. Standard format Light - group · 10h/week + self-study. Same documentation as Standard, more flexible. Visa-eligible from 16 weeks. Lower cost. Light format Long-term · 3-12 months. Engineered around the student-visa application. Documented placement, attendance, CILS preparation. Long-term programs Part-time · all four cities. 2-3 lessons per week, in Milan, Florence, Mantua or Turin, for residents and working professionals. NOT visa-eligible. Part-time format
Talk to us - we'll design the right package for you.
Tell us your starting level (or "none" - we love absolute beginners), your goals (general fluency, business, exam, university test, just chatting with the in-laws), your city or "Skype", and how many lessons per week you want. We respond within one working day with a concrete plan.
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