The online Italian course, A1 to B2
From 1 November to May, an intensive, fully online course designed to take you from zero to B2, the level required by Italian universities.
- Starts
- 1 November 2026
- Length
- 7 months, A1 to B2
- Schedule
- 3 hours a day, Monday to Thursday
- Format
- Online, live classes
- Fees
- from $150, full course $900
Italian course levels and fees
You start from zero. A1 takes one month; A2, B1 and B2 take two months each, always three hours a day, Monday to Thursday. Enroll in the whole course or one level at a time.
- A1
Foundations
Alphabet, pronunciation, first sentences. Introducing yourself, ordering at a café, finding your way around an Italian city.
November$150 - A2
Everyday independence
Past tenses, short narratives, reading simple texts and holding conversations at the market or in the office.
December → January$250 - B1
A voice of your own
Subjunctive mood, articulate opinions, reading newspapers and short essays. We prepare you for academic life.
February → March$250 - B2
Ready for university
Academic Italian, writing complex texts, understanding university lectures. You are ready to enroll.
April → May$250
Full course, A1 to B2
A typical week
Monday to Thursday, three hours a day. Friday is free for individual study, review, and — above all — rest.
- Monday Class (3 hours)
- Tuesday Class (3 hours)
- Wednesday Class (3 hours)
- Thursday Class (3 hours)
- Friday Free
The exact schedule will be shared after enrollment, based on the time zone and preferences of the group.
Not just grammar
Every week we include moments dedicated to Italian culture. It's not "extra": it's part of the journey.
- Italian cinema: from the classics of Fellini to contemporary film
- Music: from opera to singer-songwriters, from Måneskin to De André
- Cooking: not just recipes — the gastronomic geography of Italy
- History and art: what you need to understand what you'll see in Italy
- Everyday life: gestures, silences, sayings, superstitions
- Current affairs: reading an Italian newspaper together each week
From B2 to an Italian university
The course doesn't end at the exam. We guide you through every step of enrolling in Italy, and for each one there is a guide written for students leaving from Lebanon.
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Choosing your degree
We help you choose the bachelor's or master's programme that best fits your goals.
Studying in Italy from Lebanon: the whole route -
Documents and translations
Legalising your Lebanese certificates, the declaration of value and sworn translations: what you need and in what order.
Your documents, step by step -
Enrollment and visa
Pre-enrollment on Universitaly and the study visa application at the Italian consulate in Beirut.
Universitaly and the study visa -
Life in Italy
Housing, residence permit, tax code, bank account, transport, and what to budget for.
What a year in Italy actually costs
Questions about fees, schedule and certification
Is the course online or in person?
Fully online, with live classes three hours a day, Monday to Thursday. You can follow them from Lebanon or from anywhere else.
Can I ask for help in Arabic?
Yes. Alongside Maria Elisa in class is Hussein Faraj, a Lebanese engineering student: he looks after the technical side of the course and helps during lessons, so no technical hitch keeps you out of class and communicating in Arabic is always easy.
Do I need to know some Italian already?
No. We start from zero (level A1). Those with some background can start at the appropriate level — we offer a free placement test before enrollment.
How much does the course cost?
A1 costs $150; each of the following levels (A2, B1 and B2) costs $250. The full course from A1 to B2 is $900. You can enroll in the whole course or one level at a time; we send you the payment details in writing when we confirm your seat.
Will I receive an official certification?
At the end of the course we prepare you for an official certification (CILS, CELI or PLIDA), recognised by Italian universities.
Do I need a B2 certification to enroll at university?
Yes — most Italian universities require B2 for international students. Some accept B1, others require C1: we advise on a case-by-case basis.
What happens if I miss a class?
All classes are recorded: you can catch up whenever you want. We're always available for questions via chat.
Is university enrollment included in the price?
Orientation and enrollment support are included. University fees and consular costs are borne by the student.
The course starts on 1 November
Classes are small and places are limited. Enroll on the site or message us on WhatsApp: we reply in Arabic, Italian or English.