Turin ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Turin
What our students said about Turin
The school is right in the center. Very close to very good restaurant. There is also an information sheet in the school. The pedestrian zone starts right around the corner. From there, you can explore many sights on foot. I myself have been to the opera, to various plays and to the cinema. There are still really big cinemas there, which has screenings already at 4 pm. I already speak Italian well and have explored and seen a lot. There are interesting markets all over Turin, with the Porta Palazzo market being the best. Especially the farmers' market, where fresh products from the area are offered, and the market hall (Mercato centrale) right next to it, where you can choose raw products that are then prepared directly. There are various excursions organized by the school. I went to the Langhe with them. It's a wine-growing area around Alba. Beautiful area. There was a wine tasting with typical small dishes from the area. Very, very good. It also included a city tour in Alba with a visit to a hazelnut factory. There you could try differently prepared hazelnuts and products made from hazelnuts and see the production process. It was very nice, too.
Germany
Nice city, generally clean, well structured with lots of bars and restaurants well distributed in the city. Beautiful churches and castles to visit! Fine clothing stores. Italians are not very sympathetic, dry, without empathy towards others! Should not need information!
France
Very convenient city but less tourist then Rome or Milan. I really enjoy the atmosphere. Just an hour away from Milan if you take the flight. And it's very close to the mountain area if you like hiking and skiing.
Hong Kong
Exciting, interesting history, lively and open. Also: noisy, smoggy, chaotic sometimes. A big city with big city facilities and big city problems. I like that, but you may not. Mountains in the background: great.
Netherlands
A very interesting city, with many historical monuments from the Savoyard era, large squares, lots of entertainment in the streets, good restaurants not excessively expensive and markets and shops of all kinds.
Spain
A cosy city! Not too crowded but cosy. Very versatile. In terms of cuisine and catering very attractive. Beautiful nature around the city. Beautiful!
Netherlands
Very charming city with historical landmarks, many exciting museums, green parks and many cafés, restaurants, bars...
Germany
Nice northern city, but a bit un-typical for Italy. In the city centre 3 days are enough to visit the landmarks.
Belgium
Most interesting - did not have enough time to visit all the museums and palaces that I wished to see.
England UK
An under rated city - it is incredible and well worth a visit. Better than Milan in my humble opinion.
England UK
Turin is a very liveable city where you won't get bored and where prices are still quite affordable.
Germany
I have to come back. I was overwhelmed by what this city has to offer and how beautiful it is.
Germany
A great new discovery for me!!! An alternative to the overcrowded Milan. My absolute tip :-)
Germany
It's such an imposing city with great art, culture, Roman old buildings and friendly people.
Germany
I know a lot of big cities, but Turin is the only one I could imagine living in permanently
Austria
Visit the film museum. It’s awesome and the building is stunning.
Netherlands
Super city, so far underestimated, Little Paris, definitely again!
Germany
Turin is my favourite Italian city - a pleasure to return
England UK
Enjoyed my time in Torino and took a day trip to Alba
Not love at first sight but love at second sight!
Germany
What school directors said about Turin
Turin, Italy's first capital, is surprisingly rich in art and culture. Strategically positioned between the Alps and the seaside, it is far from mass-tourism.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Turin
Excellent dedicated teachers and office staff.
22 April 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 72 years
The school was one of the best I have been to in Italy. Excellent teaching and varied activity programme.
17 April 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 74 years
Small groups; nice, competent and patient teachers; also otherwise nice and helpful staff
5 April 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 68 years
I am delighted. Everything was perfect.
I can only recommend this school.
The teachers are of an exceptionally high standard, directly overqualified for a language school, but this benefits the students. Well-balanced lessons - a good mix of speaking, listening and grammar. I made great progress and the guided excursions with Laura were first class.
The secretary's office responds to all requests. I would very much like to come back.
4 December 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 64 years
All the above positive ratings, plus the friendliness and helpfulness of everyone.
31 October 2023
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 80 years
Information about Turin
Key Facts about Turin
- Price index excluding rent: 74* (26% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 49* (51% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:61* (39% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Italy average):
4.45 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Turin
Events in Turin
16 April 2024 - 21 April 2024The programme of this LGBT Film Festival revolves around the concerns of the LGBT community. It is the perfect festival if you want to watch new, good and original movies!
09 May 2024 - 13 May 2024Italy's largest trade fair for books takes place in Turin every year in the month of May. Every year one country is chosen to be guest of honour and their major publishing houses are offered a place in a special exhibition hall.
06 July 2024 - 22 July 2024For three weeks in September this joint festival between Milan and Turin makes classical music accessible to all with at least 3 separate events per day and top notch musicians from around the world. Most concerts are preceded by a short orientative introduction.
13 September 2024 - 15 September 2024If you love cars, the Salone dell'Auto is a great opportunity to see some amazing and luxurious cars. A big advantage is that it is an outdoor exhibition!
12 October 2024 - 08 December 2024This unique fair lasts from the beginning of October through to the end of November. Events take place on the weekends and are incredibly diverse, they include: a white truffle market, concerts, book launches, a medieval fair, and various and sundry gourmet events.
13 October 2024 - 22 October 2024Turin is considered the chocolate capital of Italy. Every year in November they celebrate Cioccolatò, a week long chocolate fair where chocolate lovers' dreams come true.
10 November 2024 - 17 November 2024The Nitto ATP Finals is the deciding battle for the best men's pro tennis players of the year. After fighting through an intense season of competition, each athlete has one last chance to the reach the top. Please note that it is absolutely necessary to book ahead.
What to do in Turin
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: Caselle Aeroporto, Torino Dora
Every 240 minutes, 35 minutes.
Main stops: Turin Airport - Fernata 14416-Caselle, Fernata 28300 - Torino
Taxi: 18 minutes drive to city center of Turin
Q&A - Questions and answers about Turin
- Do you have a school in your range that offers free cancellation? I don't know yet if my boss will approve my holiday, but I would like to secure a place in Turin now.“In this case, we would recommend L'Italiano Porticando. You can cancel your booking free of charge up to 14 days before the start of the course. We hope that your holiday will be approved! ”Lisa Saskia Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 24, 2023I am interested in a course for my daughter to learn Italian in Turin.“We currently work with two schools in Turin. If your daughter already has some knowledge of Italian, she can start the course on any Monday of the year, and can book as many weeks as she wants.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 16, 2023
FAQ about schools in Turin
- Can I start a beginners class even if I studied before? I want to start from the beginning.“If you already studied some Italian we always recommend that you take the level test offered (online in advance or in school on the first day depending on the school) to make sure that you are placed in the right group. You might know more than you think, and if not the school will place you in a beginners group. Just make sure you pick a start date when a beginners course starts. ”Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 14, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of Italian courses & camps for teenager and children in Turin or other 23 different Italian course types in Turin.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Italian language schools in other cities in Italy such as Alberobello, Alghero (Sardinia), Arezzo, Ascoli Piceno, Bagno di Romagna ..., Bari, Bologna, Brindisi, Cagliari, Calabria, Camerano, Castiglioncello, Catania, Cefalù, Città di Castello, Como, Cortona, Cosenza, Florence, Genoa, Island of Elba, La Maddalena, Lucca, Milan, Milazzo (Sicily), Modena, Mola di Bari, Montepulciano, Naples, Orbetello, Oristano (Sardinia), Otranto, Palermo, Pescara, Pisa, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia, Rimini, Rome, Salerno, Sanremo, Santa Domenica, Sestri Levante, Siena, Siracusa, Sorrento, Taormina, Todi, Trapani (Sicily), Trieste, Tropea, Urbania, Varese, Venice, Verona, Viareggio, Vibo Valentia, Vicenza or see our list of all schools in Italy. You may also want to consult options outside Italy for learning Italian.Show more