Free Italian courses in Rome: where to go

There are several programmes in Rome that enable foreigners to learn Italian for free.

According to UA Service Hub, such courses are available both at state institutions and through charitable organisations.

The main option is to study at the Centro Provinciale per l’Istruzione degli Adulti (CPIA).

These are state-run adult education centres where you can take Italian language courses from beginner level up to A2 and beyond.

 👉 One of the centres in Rome:

• 📍 Via Palestro 38, Rome

• ☎️ +39 06 4453994

 The courses are suitable for foreigners, including Ukrainians with temporary protection. Upon completion, you can receive an official certificate.

⸻ Additionally, free courses are often organised by humanitarian organisations:

❤️ Caritas regularly runs Italian language courses for foreigners (usually basic and intermediate levels), as well as providing support with integration.

👉 Contact details in Rome (one of the centres):

• 📍 Lungomare Toscanelli 176, Ostia (Rome)

• ☎️ +39 06 5690999

⸻ 🚑 Croce Rossa Italiana (Rome) The Italian Red Cross also periodically runs free language courses for foreigners, often in small groups with volunteers.

👉 Contact details in Rome: https://cri.it/

• 📍 Via Bernardino Ramazzini 31, Rome

 • 📧 info@criroma.org

📝 How to register

Experts advise against waiting for online registration and recommend visiting in person:

 • bring your documents (passport, permesso or temporary protection)

 • ask for: Italian courses for foreigners

• take a short level test

 There are plenty of options for free language learning in Rome — the main thing is to take the initiative and contact the centre directly.