Located in the vibrant historic centre of Milan, just a few minutes’ walk from Piazza del Duomo, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci offers an authentic Italian learning experience in a modern and welcoming setting. Our neighborhood perfectly captures the Milanese spirit — lively, stylish, and full of energy — with endless restaurants for every taste, theatres, bookshops, boutiques, and two of the city’s leading universities: Università Statale and Bocconi.
Just like Milan itself, our school combines Italian passion and creativity with the city’s renowned sense of professionalism and quality. The atmosphere is youthful, friendly, and functional: 11 bright classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art audio-video systems and high-speed Wi-Fi. We also care deeply about sustainability — our building uses recycled materials, promotes waste sorting, and features a low-impact air-conditioning system.
With over 40 years of experience, we are a trusted name among Italian language schools. Our team of professional and welcoming teachers is dedicated to making each student’s stay both linguistically effective and culturally enriching.
Our teaching method, based on modern educational principles and inspired by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), focuses on real communication. From the very first lesson, Italian is the only language spoken in class. We emphasize conversation and practical use of the language, while also developing the four key skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Lessons are engaging, interactive, and fun, taking place in a relaxed environment where learning happens naturally. Textbooks are complemented by authentic materials — newspapers, magazines, and videos — to help students explore contemporary Italy and its rich culture.
Our teachers are experts in teaching Italian to foreigners: they guide, inspire, and support students throughout their learning journey.
Over the years, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci has also developed its own teaching materials, designed to accelerate language acquisition. Grammar is presented clearly and logically, followed by examples, exercises, and short stories that encourage conversation and creativity in Italian.
Whatever your goals or the length of your stay, our programs are designed to help you achieve real, lasting progress. At Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, you’ll gain a deep understanding of Italian grammar and culture — through constant, real-world practice in reading, writing, and speaking.
