University of Turin – Centro Linguistico di Ateneo

The Centro Linguistico di Ateneo of the Università di Torino (CLA-UniTO) delivers Italian-language courses for foreigners at its main premises in Palazzo Nuovo, Via Sant'Ottavio 20, 10124 Torino — the faculty building for the humanities faculties of one of Italy's oldest universities (founded 1404). The CLA's page was last updated 15 July 2026, confirming the currency of published information.

Courses

CLA-UniTO offers Italian general language courses for all CEFR levels, open to both UniTo students (including Erasmus exchange students) and external participants. The A1 course runs Tuesday and Thursday from 16:00 to 18:00 (October 2026 – February 2027, 60 in-person hours); the B–C level course runs Wednesday from 16:30 to 19:30 (October 2026 – February 2027, 40 in-person hours plus 20 hours of autonomous online work). CELI exam preparation is also offered. Courses require a minimum of 6 participants and are cancelled if that threshold is not reached.

Location

Palazzo Nuovo, in the university district near Piazza Carlo Alberto, is one of Turin's most prominent academic buildings, served by buses along Via Po and the nearby Porta Nuova station.

The language centre also serves people coming to Turin through international mobility programmes. A visiting student who needs Italian for everyday university life has a different starting point from someone pursuing a formal certificate. The Palazzo Nuovo address on Via Sant’Ottavio is the centre’s principal reference point for these language services.