Dante Alighieri Siena

Lessons are well-structured, and the interactive teaching methods make learning fun and engaging. The school also organizes cultural activities, tours, and cooking classes, which help students immerse themselves in Italian life beyond just the language. One of the best things about this school is the sense of community it fosters. Students from all over the world come together to learn, share experiences, and build friendships. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this school provides a supportive and inspiring environment to achieve your goals. If you’re serious about learning Italian—not just the language but the culture and lifestyle as well—this is definitely the place to be!

I would recommend this school to all aspiring Italian linguists. Great location in a beautiful city and the staff were fantastic. I stayed with an Italian family for the week which really completed my Italian experience. Grazie!

I spent three weeks at Dante Alighieri, in level B1 class and it was an exceptional experience. I had taken Italian classes in Italy before in Florence so I knew a little bit of what to expect. I tell anyone I speak to who considers doing this, that if Italian language acquisition is your goal, taking a class in Italy is the way to go. This school in Siena is a great option! The staff and teachers are all kind and helpful. You have so many opportunities to practice speaking plus the class is really helpful for grammar and verbs. Our class was also very fun – we played games and everyone had lots of opportunities to practice speaking. The class was a mix of ages and countries so the only language we all had in common was Italian. I really believe that if you have the option to take a class like this, it is so worth it. My Italian has progressed so much thanks to my time at Dante Alighieri Siena.

I loved learning Italian at Dante Alighieri Siena! I have tried to learn Italian many times before but nothing ever made sense, so I was quite anxious at the start. After just one week, I have improved in my confidence to speak (a fear of time for over a decade), have picked up some useful vocabulary and grammar. I loved that the course was affordable and went until 1pm, so we could have lunch and do optional activities run by the school or explore Siena on our own. ( Or in my brothers case, still work his usual job remotely in the afternoon). The teachers are very kind, patient and differentiate the content to meet the needs of the students. The class sizes are small and we were very impressed that they still run in the winter and all year round. There are a range of courses to choose from but I chose to do just the standard course. My favourite afternoon activity was learning about Condrada life and the famous Siena Palio, as it was engaging, run by someone born and raised in a Contrada which gave a different insight compared to if you were just to research online and it gave the group an opportunity to listen and practise more Italian. My only regret is that I only spent one week here! I don’t know how or when, but I will be back! I cannot recommend this place enough!