A.L.C.E. (Associazione di lingue e Culture Europee) is a quality Italian school based in Bologna which offers Italian courses for foreigners. We therefore welcome students coming from various countries, who come to learn Italian with native qualified and graduated teachers in a friendly but serious environment.

ALCE was founded in 1999 and it is a medium - size family run school. We are situated 500 metres from the historic centre of Bologna, in the prestigious residential area of Santo Stefano district and on the main local bus routes. We offer a wide range of Italian courses to suit all levels, such as Intensive Courses, Business Courses, Legal Italian, and Examination courses all year round.

Why study with us?

A great city (with the most ancient University in Western world) in a wonderful location (centrally located, short distance and easy connections from the main intresting cities: Florence, Venice, Verona, Ravenna, Siena, Milan, ecc, and very easy to reach).
- A medium-sized school
- A language institute that is open all year-round
- Good opportunities to meet Italian people
- A relaxed and friendly learning atmosphere
- Individual attention in the classroom and outside (small classes, max 6, average 3/4 students)
- The right course to suit your age and your needs
- A quality accommodation experience guaranteed
- ALCE is enrolled in the Public Register of Associations (Municipality of Bologna); and proud full member of ALTO and WYSE.
- We are in process to be recognised as official examination centre for CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera)

2007 news

Special promo for enquiries received through www.it-schools.com
You can benefit from the special discount 5x4: book 4 weeks, get one free, until the end of 2007.
The offer is valid for all Intensive and Intensive Plus Courses (only tuition) and also on the option Intensive or Intensive plus course + accommodation in Bilbo house.

Master Class over 50

Join our special course aimed at students over the age of 50. Lessonsare designed for learning everyday Italian with a greater focus on spoken language. The courses last for two weeks with 3 hours of General Italian a day and a great programme of specially-designed activities (including Italian cookery courses and wine testing sessions, entrance to all museums, evening at the theatre, dinner with the teacher) and excursions for the over 50.