The City of Milano offers excellent and affordable Italian language courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Schools are conveniently located and easy to reach by public transport. Search for "Italiano per Stranieri" on the city's dedicated website.

Each course module consists of 60 hours and costs €109 per module. Different course formats are available, including: 

• Monosettimanale (once a week) 
• Bisettimanale (twice a week) 
• Intensivo (three times a week) 
• Classe+online (one class in person and one online) 

If you attend at least 75% of the course, you can take a final test and gain priority enrollment for the next module. 

Three schools are available, all accessible via public transport: 

PEPE: Via Guglielmo Pepe, 40 - 20159 Milano Zone 9   

Tel 02 88448419/21 plo.pepe@comune.milano.it   

Bus: 51, 57, 60, 70, 81, 90, 94, Trains: Garibaldi station Metro: M2, M5, Garibaldi Tram: 33, 12, 4, 2, 10  

XXII MARZO: Corso XXII Marzo, 59/a - 20129 Milano Zone 4  

Tel 02 88465554/5/8 plo.XXIIMarzo@comune.milano.it  

Bus 45, 73, 90, 91, 93, 66, 92, Tram 27, 12, Trains: Porta Vittoria.  

FLEMING: Via Alessandro Fleming, 15, 20147 Milano MI 

Tel 02 8844 1460 plo.fleming@comune.milano.it 

Bus: 49, 58, 63, 80, Trains: San Cristoforo.  

If you are a complete beginner, you can enroll directly at the secretary’s office. Otherwise, you’ll need to take a placement test. On the day of the test, arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled time. You’ll be given a series of short tests to determine your level. Once your level is assessed, head to the secretary’s desk to complete your enrollment. Payments are accepted only by bank or credit card—no cash.

Remember to bring your EU ID or passport, and, if applicable, your visa or residence permit. 

Many universities and academies in Milano offer Italian language courses for their students. Some of these courses prepare you for the official Italian as a Foreign Language certification (CILS, CELI, CERT.IT, PLIDA), which some universities may require. Contact your university’s international office or welcome desk for more information. 

The municipality of Milano created the website milano.italianostranieri.org, which hosts a database of Italian language courses offered across the city.

Although the site is no longer updated, it remains a useful resource for finding schools. We recommend reaching out to individual schools for the most up-to-date information.

Centro Provinciale per l’Istruzione degli Adulti (CPIA) schools offer free Italian courses for adults, along with other educational services. You can find CPIA branches across Milano, offering Italian language courses, basic education programs, and classes in foreign languages and computer science. After completing a course and passing a final exam, you’ll receive a Certificate of Italian Language Competence (L2). 

CPIA Milano has several branches across the city, which can be found here.  

• CPIA Via Pontano 43 - Tel: (0245375400) cpia.milano@gmail.com 

• CPIA Via Colletta 51 - Tel: (0288464708) 

• CPIA Via Satta 23 – Tel: (0236588261) sattacpia5@gmail.com 

• CPIA Viale Zara 100 

• CPIA Via Valdagno 8 

• CPIA Via Di Calboli 1- Tel: (0288447802) 

• CPIA Via Heine 2 – Tel: (0236725070) 

These are state schools, established by the Ministry of Education, University and Research, offering courses and services for adult education.  

Who Can Enrol in a CPIA?  

Italian and foreign citizens over 16 years of age can enrol, provided foreign citizens have a valid residence permit. 

Courses Offered 

CPIA courses mainly include: 

• Italian L2 (language and social integration courses for foreigners) 

• Licenza Media (courses aimed at obtaining a diploma equivalent to the end of the first cycle of education) 

• Foreign language courses and basic computer science courses  

Teachers 

CPIA teachers are qualified educators from the Ministry of Education, with specialized experience in adult education. 

Certification 

Upon completion and passing a final test, students receive a Certificate of Italian Language Competence (L2). 

If you already speak some Italian and want a fun, easy way to improve without spending money or sitting in a classroom, consider joining language exchange programs organized by groups like ESN. You’ll get the chance to pair up with locals for informal chats—and you might even make some new friends along the way! 

ESN, one of the largest international student associations, has active groups at Milano universities that offer one-on-one conversation programs called "Tandem." They even have an app to make it easier. Reach out and give it a try! 

ESN Bocconi Milano ESN IULM Milano ESN Milano Bicocca ESN Milano Statale ESN Politecnico Milano ESN Unicatt Milano