Reggio Calabria · Calabria · Italia
Università per Stranieri Dante Alighieri
Università per Stranieri Dante Alighieri is an Italian language school for foreigners in Reggio Calabria (Calabria): intensive courses of about 20 hours per week plus lighter options, usually starting every Monday. The school also helps you find accommodation. Below you will find the key facts, a mini guide to Reggio Calabria to plan your stay, and a form to write to the school directly.
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The course
Intensive20 h/wk
Light10 h/wk
Startevery Monday
Complete beginnersfixed dates, usually every 2 weeks
Minimum length1 week
Housingyes
Indicative price≈ €200–300/wk (market estimate, to be confirmed)
Public holidays 2026 (no lessons):
On national holidays schools generally don't hold lessons and hours aren't made up: if you're coming for a single week, best avoid them.
| 1 January | New Year's Day |
| 6 January | Epiphany |
| 5–6 April | Easter & Easter Monday |
| 25 April | Liberation Day |
| 1 May | Labour Day |
| 2 June | Republic Day |
| 15 August | Ferragosto (Assumption) |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day |
| 8 December | Immaculate Conception |
| 25–26 December | Christmas & St Stephen's Day |
Key facts
Lesson length45 minutes
Students per classmax 12
Books and materialsincluded
Placement testonline
Housing placement servicefree
Wi-Fiyes
University language centre
What not to miss in Reggio Calabria
- Bronzi di Riace
- Lungomare Falcomatà
- Aspromonte
✈ Best airport: Reggio Calabria (REG)
Planning your Italian course in Reggio Calabria: fly into Reggio Calabria (REG), book the course 2–3 weeks ahead (classes fill up faster in high season, June–September) and, if you can, match your study week with one of the events above — using your Italian at a local festival is worth a week of lessons.
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The labels, in short
| ASILS | Italian association of schools of Italian as a second language; quality audited by an independent certifier. |
| EDUITALIA | Association of accredited schools and universities promoting study in Italy. |
| AIL | Accademia Italiana di Lingua: school network with its own Firenze Italian exams. |
| IALC | International association of independent, inspected language schools. |
| Bildungsurlaub | German recognition: the course qualifies for paid educational leave. |
| CILS | Official certificate of the University for Foreigners of Siena. |
| CELI | Official certificate of the University for Foreigners of Perugia. |
| PLIDA | Official certificate of the Società Dante Alighieri. |
| CSN | Swedish student-finance body: the course qualifies for CSN study grants. |
| LICET | Association of Italian language schools with shared quality standards and peer inspections. |
| DITALS | Authorised centre for the DITALS exam (teaching-Italian certification) of the University for Foreigners of Siena. |
Write to the school
Your message is sent via thuisitaliaans; the school replies straight to your email.
Events this year
| Festa della Madonna della Consolazione ✓ courses on these dates | September |
Frequently asked questions
When do Italian courses at Università per Stranieri Dante Alighieri start?
Courses start every Monday. Complete beginners: fixed dates, usually every 2 weeks. Always confirm the next available date using the form on this page.
How many lesson hours per week are there?
The intensive course runs about 20 hours per week; the lighter option about 10 hours, ideal if you want time to enjoy the city.
How much does an Italian course in Reggio Calabria cost?
As a rule of thumb, an intensive group course in Italy costs €200–300 per week. For the exact price ask the school directly with the form on this page — they reply to your email.
Does the school help with accommodation?
Yes: Università per Stranieri Dante Alighieri offers a housing placement service (free). Ask about availability and prices together with course dates.
Can I prepare for or take an official exam (CILS, CELI, PLIDA)?
For CILS, CELI or PLIDA certificates, ask the school: many prepare students for the exam and point you to the nearest exam centre.
How do I get to Reggio Calabria?
The recommended airport is Reggio Calabria (REG); from there take a train or bus to Reggio Calabria. See the city guide above for the key landmarks.
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