Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri

Some reasons why students choose CLIDA Rome

  • Full immersion courses with a flexible time schedule
  • Italian Family Atmosphere
  • Encouraging, supportive teachers
  • Courses for every interest
  • International community of students and professionals
  • Centrally located school
  • A full program of extracurricular activities
  • Reduced groups (maximum of 12 students per class)
  • Levels: Beginner to Advanced (European Portfolio A1-C2)
  • International internship opportunities
  • Free internet access (wireless available)
  • Study Visa support
  • Accommodation & Transfer service from different airports to the center of the City.
The Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri is a language school specialized to teach Italian, in Rome (Italy). CLIDA is officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education and has been in operation since 1966 in Florence and 1981 in Rome. The school is also one of the founding members of the Association of Italian Language Schools in Italy, A.S.I.L.S. Our center is designed to teach Italian as a second language, providing all levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. All courses are held and accompanied by well experienced teachers with university degrees.

The Rome centre is housed in a stylish turn of the century building, at 1 Piazza Bologna. It is within easy reach of the city centre and all other areas, amply served by Underground Line B and many bus routes. The classrooms are airy and bright, providing an excellent space for students to engage in learning.  The picturesque terrace is an added feature which students enjoy as a place to meet during session breaks.
Recognized by: Ministry of Education, the University and Research (MIUR) and internationally by the UNION LATINE of Paris and the ROTARY FOUNDATION of Evanston (USA).
Affiliated to: ASILS, Folaris International Consortium - Formation, work, research and development.
Course type:  Italian language (group, one to one, combined group + one to one lessons), Italian culture (history art and literature), business Italian and preparations for the CILS ans CELI (Certificate of Italian as a second language).
Additional programs: Internship, Opera program (singing lessons).