Italian courses in Rome
with Dilit International House

The intensive group course for students who already have some Italian. Students are placed straight into a class at their level rather than starting from the beginning. It follows the same communicative approach as the standard intensive course.

Morning classes leave the rest of the day free for sightseeing, or for adding a cultural or specialist afternoon programme.

A morning group course combined with individual lessons in the afternoon, suited to students who need Italian for general and for specific purposes — dealing with particular topics, settings or aspects of the language. All levels are welcome, with a placement test on arrival.

The individual lessons let the teacher shape the content around a student's own goals, while the group classes keep up everyday communication practice.

The combined group-plus-individual format for students who already have some Italian, who are placed in a group at their level and can use the private lessons to focus on the topics they need most.

It is particularly suitable for anyone who wants to work on a specific area of the language, from professional vocabulary to exam skills, without giving up regular group practice.

The most intensive combined format: a morning group course followed by a larger block of individual lessons, for students who want to progress quickly or who need Italian for a particular purpose. All levels, from beginners to advanced, can enrol after a placement test.

Absolute beginners can start every two weeks.

The extended combined format for students who already have some Italian: group classes at their level plus a generous amount of tailor-made individual tuition.

It suits learners who want fast, focused progress on specific topics, such as work-related Italian or preparation for an exam, alongside everyday classroom practice.

A long programme for students who need a solid language and cultural foundation before studying at an Italian university, fine-arts academy, design academy or conservatory, as well as for gap-year students and anyone who wants to reach a high level of Italian. It starts in March and November and is open to beginners.

The timetable combines general Italian with academic studies chosen from topics such as the history of Italian art, fashion, architecture, business Italian or Italian for law, and ends with preparation for the CILS or CELI certification.

A half-year version of the academic programme for students who want a solid language and cultural base before higher education in Italy, or a semester abroad. It starts in January and July and requires a full A2 level of Italian.

It combines general Italian with one academic-studies topic — the history of Italian art, fashion, architecture, business Italian or Italian for law — and includes preparation for the CILS or CELI exam.

A course that prepares students for Italian university entrance examinations in faculties such as architecture, engineering, medicine, veterinary studies, dentistry, pharmacy and fine arts. These exams test language competence, general knowledge and subject knowledge for the chosen faculty.

It is built in two parts: general Italian first, developing listening, speaking, reading, writing and the vocabulary needed for exam texts, followed by a second part focused on the faculty-specific material.

For people who need Italian at work. The course is tailor-made to the participants and builds effective spoken and written communication for business: telephone conversations, company presentations, negotiations and sales, meetings, formal letters and reports.

It is taught in very small groups at an upper-intermediate level and can be combined with some of the school's general Italian courses.

The school is an official examination centre for the CILS exams of the University of Siena and the CELI exams of the University of Perugia, and runs a preparation course for each. Staff advise students on which exam to choose and how to enrol.

During the course, students become familiar with the exam procedures and practise on past papers. It is open to students from an elementary-plus level and can be combined with some general Italian courses.

Preparation for the CELI certificate awarded by the University of Perugia, for which Dilit is an examination centre. The course explains the format of the exam and helps students choose the right level and register.

Participants work on exam techniques and practise with past examination papers in a small group, alongside — or after — a general Italian course.

A programme for international students who want to learn Italian, have fun and discover Rome at the same time. Language lessons in the morning, in classes of mixed ages at the right level, are combined with cultural activities, guided visits and social experiences.

The activity programme includes guided visits to Rome's landmarks, a cooking lesson in a professional cooking school followed by dinner, and a food experience such as a food tour in Trastevere or a gelato workshop, so students practise Italian in real situations and meet people from other countries.

A journey through the artistic and architectural character of Rome, an open-air museum. The course explores the city's heritage from its legendary founding to the present day through guided walks and visual materials.

It looks at both the visible architecture — monuments, churches, villas and parks — and the empty spaces, such as the squares that are silent witnesses to centuries of history, following the great architects who shaped the city from antiquity through the Renaissance and Baroque to the contemporary era. It can be combined with some general Italian courses.

A course for those who want to deepen their Italian while exploring Rome's cultural treasures. It combines classroom sessions with guided walks and visits to some of the city's most iconic historical and artistic sites.

Students follow a theoretical and practical journey through the history of Italian art, from ancient ruins to Renaissance masterpieces, and put their new language skills to use on location. It is designed to sit alongside a general Italian course.

A course that blends a basic introduction to photography, covering both film and digital techniques, with immersive Italian language learning. After a first week of theory and practice, each participant chooses a personal theme — fashion, art, society, animals or journalism, for example.

Through observation and guided analysis around Rome, students develop their ideas and create a Photo Report Book showing their own vision of the city. All photographic equipment and materials are provided.

A course for anyone who wants to deepen their Italian through gastronomy, whether to prepare for culinary school or chef training in Italy or simply for the love of Italian food. The theory part strengthens listening and speaking with the vocabulary of Italian cuisine, and includes reading texts on recipes and regional specialities.

In the practical part, participants step into the kitchen twice a week for hands-on sessions led by an Italian chef, preparing typical dishes from scratch and using the language in an authentic setting.