Italy as a Language Study Destination – 2026 Review
2026
IALC Destination Guides
Discover why Italy remains one of the world’s most inspiring destinations for language learning. This comprehensive guide explores the benefits of studying Italian in Italy, practical information for international students, profiles of the country’s leading study destinations, and an overview of IALC’s accredited Italian language schools. An essential resource for students, agents and education professionals considering Italy for an immersive language-learning experience.
2026
IALC Research Reports
Study Spanish in Spain 2026
A destination that consistently delivers high perceived value without premium-market pricing. Combining strong academic standards with an immersive lifestyle, Spain offers students an experience that goes beyond language learning, supporting confidence, communication skills, and cultural fluency. This edition explores why Spain appeals across age groups and budgets, with city-by-city insights, regional diversity, and an overview of IALC-accredited schools that balance quality, personal attention, and outcomes — making Spain an easy, high-value choice for students and agents alike.
2026
IALC Research Reports
Study German in Germany 2026
In this edition, we focus on Germany — one of Europe’s safest, most welcoming, and academically rewarding destinations. You’ll find key statistics, career pathways, student experiences, and city-by-city profiles, along with an overview of the top IALC schools across the country.
2021
IALC Research Reports
2021: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Student Experience
Commissioned by the IALC Board in May 2020, the aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on IALC students and to serve as a resource for all international language schools…
2018
IALC Research Reports
2018: The student perspective on language study abroad…
The IALC 2018 Research Report: Perfecting the student experience, is a follow up to the IALC 2017 Research Report: Student expectations, experiences and satisfaction.
2017
IALC Research Reports
2017: The student perspective on language study abroad: …
The result is a unique piece of research on language learning that identifies and measures changes in pre-arrival and post-arrival preferences.
2016
IALC Research Reports
2016: Trends in demand for foreign languages
The study provides an analysis of the trends in demand for nine major languages – Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese Russian and Spanish – drivers…
2015
IALC Research Reports
2015: Perception of independent and boutique chain schools…
We commissioned StudentMarketing to compile research that would provide a comprehensive insight into the current state of the global language travel market, with a specific focus…
