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Language school Dante Alighieri

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Learn Italian at Dante Alighieri

Imagine a typical Italian street. Including bumpy boulders, rosé colored houses, curtains that flutter past the wooden shooters of the windows and Fiat 500's that are parked centimeter-accurate in a small parking space. In such a street in the heart of Siena you will find language school Dante Alighieri. Located in a recently restored historic building. Not only from the outside, but also from within the school is a feast for the eyes: the beautiful historic details are well preserved and are combined with a colorful interior. The school has 25 classrooms, a roof terrace with views over the city, a cozy lounge with piano, a well-stocked library, a professionally equipped kitchen and a dining room with ceiling paintings. The friendly staff and teachers of the school regularly organize activities where students can practice their Italian in an informal way and hang out with their classmates. The Italian lessons at the school are of good quality and accredited.

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What students like about Dante Alighieri
  • Lots of cultural activities
  • Historical building
  • Right in the historic heart of Siena
  • Professional kitchen in school
  • Roof terrace with a view
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Dante Alighieri Reviews

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Dante Alighieri

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4.9/5 based on 81 reviews

Dante Alighieri scores excellent on the following categories:

  • School location: 5.0
  • Teachers: 5.0
  • Accommodation: 5.0
  • Staff: 5.0
  • Lesson quality: 5.0
  • Activities: 5.0
  • Atmosphere: 5.0
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Reviewed on 11 July 2022 via google
I am an American faculty member with my third group of college students partnering with DA Siena. The instruction, faculty, and staff are wonderful. Italian Culture, Language, Arts & Humanities, Food & Agriculture, “Learning Italy” has outstanding programming for... I am an American faculty member with my third group of college students partnering with DA Siena. The instruction, faculty, and staff are wonderful. Italian Culture, Language, Arts & Humanities, Food & Agriculture, “Learning Italy” has outstanding programming for college students and adult learners. I strongly recommend for short travel study and longer study abroad programs. —Dr. Todd Winters, University of Tennessee at Martin
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Reviewed on 19 January 2023 via google
I am currently here studying on the language and music course. The location, building, staff and general feeling of the place are all lovely. Welcoming, relaxed but organised, and you can be as involved in extra options like social meetings or trips as you want. My one to one... I am currently here studying on the language and music course. The location, building, staff and general feeling of the place are all lovely. Welcoming, relaxed but organised, and you can be as involved in extra options like social meetings or trips as you want. My one to one lessons with Luca studying the history of opera have been truly eye-opening and very inspirational. I find I wake up with sections arias playing loudly in my head.!!
Having these sessions in Italian has really helped with my comprehension and listening skills as well as helping me contextualise a lot of things about Italy, history, society and culture. I have developed a genuine love and fascination for opera as a genre, having never had any experience of it before this course. As a musician, the extra option of having singing lessons with a spectacular teacher has really been the icing on the cake.
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Reviewed on 04 May 2023 via google
For me a language course should be instructive, enjoyable, fun; seems that DA and I are perfectly matched.

Professional and friendly staff, sensitive to the needs of students.
Offering help, support, positive encouragement.
Thoughtful placement with... For me a language course should be instructive, enjoyable, fun; seems that DA and I are perfectly matched.

Professional and friendly staff, sensitive to the needs of students.
Offering help, support, positive encouragement.
Thoughtful placement with host family.
Met some wonderful new friends.

I cannot find fault with DA. A delightful 2 weeks – already planning my next visit.

Che bello! Grazie a tutti per tutto. Alla prossima volta! Ciao.
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Reviewed on 03 October 2022 via google
I give my highest and most sincere praise of this school. Dante Alighieri Siena is abundant with teaching and administrative staff who tend to your every need and prioritize your positive experience in the program. I participated as a Summer Abroad student for five weeks in... I give my highest and most sincere praise of this school. Dante Alighieri Siena is abundant with teaching and administrative staff who tend to your every need and prioritize your positive experience in the program. I participated as a Summer Abroad student for five weeks in Siena. I received tremendous care and instruction from everyone I interacted with, including but not limited to: Luca Bonomi, Guido Elia, Serena Bonelli, Bianca Puma, Sonia, etc. They all cultivated a very comfortable and engaging learning environment, and I was able to take away a great deal about the Italian language and dialects, and the Sienese culture. I improved my conversational Italian exponentially across five weeks, feeling comfortable in the classroom, our local cafe' during la pausa ("Al Solito Posto"), and across the beautiful city of Siena. I also became much more proficient in vocabulary and grammar, and learned so much about the history of the city and of the Palio. I very much miss attending the School - I wish I was still there! Nothing but the best at DA Siena. Sign up soon!
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Reviewed on 12 August 2020 via google
I attended group classes and afternoon activities here for two weeks in February before the school had to close because of the pandemic. Classes were fun, interesting and varied. The teachers were very smart and nice. There were didactic lessons, games, conversation, and one... I attended group classes and afternoon activities here for two weeks in February before the school had to close because of the pandemic. Classes were fun, interesting and varied. The teachers were very smart and nice. There were didactic lessons, games, conversation, and one day we even went to the weekly market together. The afternoon activities included watching an Italian movie, a meal at a local restaurant and a tour of the Saint Catherine convent. Once it was clear that the country was going to lock down, the school handled the situation and communications in a very clear and professional manner. I will be back to Siena and the school whenever Americans can go to Italy again! Next time I will find lodging recommended by the school though. In February I found my own apartment and it wasn’t great. I heard from other students that the rentals recommended by the school were very interesting and convenient.

Since leaving Italy I’ve been very pleased with the online classes I’m taking from the school 2-3 times a week with Livia.
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Reviewed on 24 August 2022 via google
As adult, I was looking for an Italian program in which I could study the language, immerse myself in the culture and have the flexibility to live in an Airbnb (as opposed to living in a dorm or with a host family.) The only program I could find like this (and I did a LOT of... As adult, I was looking for an Italian program in which I could study the language, immerse myself in the culture and have the flexibility to live in an Airbnb (as opposed to living in a dorm or with a host family.) The only program I could find like this (and I did a LOT of searching) was the Dante Alighieri School in Sienna (which also has more traditional programs for students.) To say the program far exceeded my wildest expectations would be the world’s greatest understatement. From the time I arrived in Sienna (September, 2021) everything was taken care of for me. And by “everything,” I mean everything! I was met at the bus station by Guido, who I soon discovered was a tour guide, master facilitator, patient Italian conversationalist and most importantly a wonderful human being. In addition to my daily private tutor, I had cultural tours with Andrea, a man with infinite knowledge of and passion for everything in the city, from museum tours to food and wine tastings and everything in between. I had cooking classes in the school’s professional kitchen, taught by Massimo and Letizia, a fantastic couple who taught me to cook everything from hand rolled pasta to desserts I’m still dreaming about. After every class, we were served the meal we cooked on the terrace outside the kitchen with a spectacular view of Sienna. Regarding my language lessons, I found my teacher to be nothing short of brilliant. Seriously. I’ve had a decent amount of instruction in several languages, but I have never come close to learning as much as I did with my teacher Claudio Viti. And I’ve certainly never had more fun in the process. When I left Sienna, I arranged Zoom classes with Claudio through the school and I continue to have them several times a week. My lessons were/are a combination of grammar/vocabulary work and conversation. The only negative was that, when I returned home, I realized I enjoyed talking to Claudio more in a language I was still learning than I did with many people in a language I already knew! Oh well… If anyone needs further proof of how much I loved the school, here it is: a month after I left, I returned for another two weeks. And I’m counting the days until I return again. VIVA LA SCUOLA DANTE ALIGHIERI!!!!

UPDATE: 8/24/22 - I’m returning to Sienna and The Dante Alghieri school for the FOURTH time this year, and I can’t wait to arrive. The school, the people who work there and my my tutor Claudio have become dear friends and they’ve made my trips to Sienna some of the happiest, not to mention the most educational, times of my life.
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Activities at Dante Alighieri

Dante Alighieri usually organizes activities per week with other students from the school. Some activities are free, others are possible for a small fee.

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Museum visit
Day-excursion to another city
Movie nights
Discover the city
Weekend excursion
Guided tours
Walking tour

Location and ages

Please note the below ages are indicative and based on historical data. But generally, Dante Alighieri has students from the following age groups.

Average ages
  • Between 16-18 3%
  • Between 18-24 19%
  • Between 25-34 53%
  • Between 35-50 25%

Facilities at Dante Alighieri

Located in the city center
Located near public transport
Garden
Lounge
Free WiFi
Reception
Cafetaria
Study rooms

General information

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Dante Alighieri
Via Tommaso Pendola 37
53100, Siena, Italy

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Regional / National Holidays
National holidays in Siena, Italy

Siena has the following national holidays. Please note that schools might be closed on these days. The school will inform you about the exact dates once you request a booking.

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Epiphany 06-01-2024
Easter Sunday 31-03-2024
Liberation Day 25-04-2024
International Workers Day 01-05-2024
All Saints Day 01-11-2024
Immaculate Conception 08-12-2024
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