April 1, 2025

Category: School News

ALCE, Bologna New Centre

ALCE Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, in Bologna, Italy is excited to announce that they have moved to a new premises at a splendid Art Nouveau building, just 400 meters from their old school. The Italian language school have provided courses for 25 years in Bolonga to students worldwide.

Bologna – A Captivating City

Bologna is a captivating city in northern Italy, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine.

ALCE Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee’s new premises is located at VILLA SAMVISE, just a few steps from the green lung of the city (Giardini Margherita), 12 minutes from Piazza Maggiore and 15 minutes from the high-speed train station

Situated in the heart of Bologna, students can explore the city’s attractions, cafes, and other cultural experiences. ALCE’s charming and welcoming new building reflects the city’s historic character while providing a modern and comfortable learning environment for students.

Key Features of New ALCE’S School:

  • Independent entrance
  • A huge private garden with centuries-old trees and large green spaces for breaks and moments of relaxation
  • A tavern built on the historic walls of the year 1000
  • 80 square meters of kitchen for parties, convivial events, lunches, dinners and food and wine courses
  • A solemn entrance on the first floor which is totally independent, warm wooden parquet floors

Classrooms:

  • 10 spacious, bright and finely decorated classrooms with very high ceilings and very bright windows
  • Air conditioning everywhere
  • Cutting-edge technological and audio-visual supports
  • Audio diffusion devices in the classrooms

Accomodation:

  • The school’s Host Families and fully-furnished Student Residences are close by and reachable on foot in a few minutes
  • Many of the Student Apartments have been newly furnished with private or shared room, access to shared kitchen and living space and common areas to socialize with fellow students

Take a tour around the school here: 360° virtual tour

Congratulations to ALCE for providing 25 years of excellence and commitment to students in the heart of Bologna.

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About ALCE and their New Facilities

ALCE look forward to welcoming students in their new school! Find out more below.

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