Frequently asked questions

Absolutely! Ms. Maria-Vittoria, our main full-time teacher, was born in Italy and moved to London to teach. Any part-time teachers we hire are also native Italians with relevant degrees and qualified teacher status in both Italy and the UK.

For private lessons, book your free assessment first to agree on a schedule with your teacher. For group classes, it depends on availability at your level. We need at least three students to start a new class. If no class is scheduled, we'll add you to our waiting list and notify you when a class becomes available.

No, you don't. The assessment is an informal way for us to understand your previous experience with Italian. It's not a test, especially for beginners. We're more interested in why you want to learn Italian and how you learn best.

For one-on-one lessons, we prefer weekly payments in arrears. Group studies require monthly payments in advance. If you're preparing for an exam, we invoice you monthly. While we don't accept cash, you can pay using online banking systems like Monzo and Revolut.

Yes. We teach beginners as well as more advanced students, so you can start at the right level and progress at a steady pace. If needed, we can recommend private lessons at the beginning.

We offer courses for all levels. If you are not sure where to start, we will use an informal assessment and a short discussion about your goals to place you in the most suitable class.

Yes, you can switch from group lessons to 1-2-1 lessons. Just let us know, and we will arrange the transition for you.

We offer a range of Italian courses, including private lessons, small group sessions, business Italian, and exam preparation. You can choose between online and face-to-face options.

Yes, you can switch from group lessons to private lessons. Just let us know, and we'll handle the transition for you.

Yes, we provide cultural immersion activities like cooking classes, film nights, and cultural discussions to enrich your learning journey.

Yes. We offer both online and face-to-face Italian lessons. This gives you flexibility if you live in Surrey, London, or further afield, and you can choose the format that suits your schedule best.

Yes, we do. Our exam preparation lessons focus on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with practice that matches the relevant syllabus and exam requirements.

Our exam preparation focuses on the skills you need for success, including grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening practice. We also help students build confidence with exam technique and question formats.

Yes. We teach school-age children and teenagers, including support for GCSE and A-Level Italian. Lessons are tailored to the learner’s age, level, and goals, so parents can choose the right format for their child.

If you need to change a lesson, please contact us as soon as possible. We will do our best to rearrange it, depending on tutor availability and the lesson type you have booked.

Yes. You can book one session at a time, or choose block bookings if you prefer to plan ahead. We can help you decide what works best for your course and schedule.

Yes. We offer a discount for block bookings. If you plan to study regularly, this can be a good way to reduce the cost of your course.