Learn Italian in Elba, Italy
Elba is a stunningly beautiful island, with sandy beaches and crystal clear water. On Elba, you can learn Italian and at the same time enjoy everything that the island has to offer as regards beaches, countryside, quaint fishing villages, excellent nightlife and wonderful food. At the heart of Elba is Monte Capanne, with its ancient forests and spectacular views. Elba really has something for everyone, whether you want to water ski, scuba dive, sunbathe at the beach, explore the history and culture of the island, or just choose a peaceful spot to relax, unwind and take in the beautiful scenery. The people of Elba are friendly and welcoming, happy to speak with students who learn Italian on a course at our school.
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Our school in Elba
Our school in Elba, open from May to October, is located in a 4 star hotel in Marciana Marina, just 10 km from the capital, Portoferraio. Classes are often held outside in the shady gardens, and the beach is just 300 metres away. The school also has a swimming pool, where you can relax after your morning lessons.
Courses
You can learn Italian on an ‘Intensive’ Italian course of 20 Italian lessons/week, or on a ‘Combined’ course, which is a combination of the ‘Intensive’ Italian course and 10 private lessons. There is also an ‘Italian Conversation’ course, of 10 lessons/week.
Our school on Elba also runs a very successful ‘Italian Club 50+' course, for students aged 50 or over who prefer to study with students of a similar age. The Club 50+ course includes a program of activities and excursions (guided walks, wine tasting, visits to the Napoleonic villas, and more)
| Course Name | Lessons | Max in class | 2 week price |
| Club 50 | 15 | 10 | £522 |
| Intensive | 20 | 10 | £376 |
| Intensive & Adventure Sports | 20 + 8 | 10 | £583 |
| Intensive & Art | 20+12 | 10/6 | £838 |
| Intensive + Private Lessons | 20+5 | 10+1 | £669 |
| Private Lessons | 15 | 1 | £929 |
| Private Lessons | 20 | 1 | £1193 |
| Private Lessons | 30 | 1 | £1670 |
| Conversation Lessons | 10 | 10 | £224 |
Accommodation
Students who learn Italian at our school in Elba can stay in shared self-catering student apartments, or in the 4 star hotel where the school is located. Hotel rooms have en-suite bathrooms and telephone, and guests have full use of the swimming pool, tennis courts and restaurant.
| Hotel | |
| Bed & Breakfast | Single |
| Bed & Breakfast | Twin (shared room) |
| Private Apartment | |
| Self-catering | Double |
| Self-catering | Single |
Activities
Elba offers plenty of options for activities after class, and the school organises a welcome dinner, excursions, boat trips, guided walks, visits to local markets and to the Napoleonic museum, plus a variety of watersports.
How to get there
To get to our school on Elba, you can fly to Marina di Campo Airport (on Elba) and take a taxi to your accommodation in Marciana Marina. Or, fly to Pisa Airport, take the train to Piombino Marittima, the ferry to Portoferraio and then a taxi to Marciana Marina.






