We are in an Italian state of mind

Our School

Founded in 2006 and managed by Italian staffs, it is located in the very central area of Ochanomizu, in Tokyo.
Our school is a little piece of Italy where you can feel the culture and the way of life of "Bel Paese" through language courses and cultural events.

Our Courses

Italian language group and private lessons, Latin, cultural courses.
We have a wide range of offers for your needs. We can also arrange custom lessons about almost every aspect of the Italian language and culture. Classes up to 8 students.
All native Italian teachers.
Check out the rates for our courses.

Our Teaching Methods

Based on a modern communicative approach, they conform to the European standards for language learning (CEFR).
We use the best textbooks edited in Italy and very updated original didactic materials (textual, audio, and video).  

2026 Winter Courses
Italian language Course Tokyo
Italian language courses - Calendar
2026 Spring Courses
Italian language Course Tokyo
Italian language courses - Calendar

・One lesson of 90 minutes, once a week
・You can decide whether to take on-site or online lessons.
・If you will be absent or miss a class you can get a make-up lesson (attend another class).
・No enrolment fee. You can start at any time: the rate will be calculated for the remaining lessons for the term.
・You can have a free trial lesson any time.

Standard Italian language courses

About Levels

A - B1: absolute beginners
B2~B10: elementary level 
C2~C12: post-elementary level 
D1~D11: intermediate level 
E: post-intermediate level 
F: advanced level
Trad: Enjoy masterpieces of Italian literature in original text
LatA, LatC : Latin language courses
Greco: Ancient Greek language courses

Cultural courses
Modi: A course on Italian idioms, featuring many everyday expressions. 
Pittur: A journey through the history of Italian painting, from the Middle Ages to the contemporary era.
Turist: How to deal with situations as a person who wants to travel in Italy.
Guida: Explain Japan and Japanese culture to Italians. For tourist guides.
Vinit
Italie: A special course to identify regional Italian accents and variations.
Vinit: A travel trough Italian regions and their best wines and grapes, with tasting.

Levels and Materials

We will learn basic expressions to greet and introduce ourselves, to introduce someone, to speak about our job or order at a bar. About grammar, we will learn alphabet, articles, masculine/feminine genres, singular/plural and present tense of regular verbs.

Textbooks: Tiramisu` (original), Espresso 1 + original textual and audio didactic materials.

CEFR level A1

For elementary students who has yet taken some Italian lessons. We will learn basic language function to order at a restaurant, make a reservation at a hotel, speak about our travel, describe a city, do shopping. About grammar, we will learn present tense, passato prossimo, reflexive form of the verbs and some basic pronouns.

Textbook: Espresso 1 + original textual and audio didactic materials.

CEFR level A1

For post-elementary students that have studied Italian for at least 80 hours. We will learn how to espress opinions, to describe habits in the past, to make proposes, to give advices, to speak about food, clothes and job and to speak about projects. About grammar, we will study the most of pronouns, indicativo imperfetto, future, condizionale presente, imperative and congiuntivo presente.

Textbook: Espresso 2 + original textual and audio didactic materials.

CEFR level A2

For intermediate students that have studied Italian for at least 200 hours. We will learn how to espress doubts and opinions, to explain motivations, to describe objects, to make suppositions, to do a claim, to speak about books and movies, to express hopes and to refer someone else's speech. About grammar, we will study indicativo trapassato, all tenses of congiuntivo, condizionale passato, gerundio.

Textbook: Espresso 3 + original textual and audio didactic materials.

CEFR level B1

For upper-intermediate students that have studied Italian for at least 300 hours. We will learn how to understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions, to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers, to explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Textbook: All original textual, audio and video didactic materials.

CEFR level B1-B2

For advanced students that have studied Italian for at least 400 hours. We will learn how to understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning, to express ourselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions, to use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes, to produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing a controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Textbook: All original textual, audio and video didactic materials.

CEFR level B2-C1

Italian private lessons Tokyo
Private Lessons

From 1 person, up to 3 students. We arrange a very personalized lesson for your purpose. No enrolment fee. Any level, any time of the day, any day of the week, holidays included. We offer both online and onsite lessons. 

Ancient Greek Latin lessons Tokyo
Latin and Ancient Greek Courses

From absolute beginners to advanced levels, a new way to learn Latin and ancient Greek in Tokyo. An immersion into ancient Roman and Greek culture. Weekly group lessons. We offer both online and onsite lessons. Available also for private lessons.

Cultural Courses

A course on Italian idioms, featuring many everyday expressions

Boost Your Expressiveness! Italian Idioms & Expressions
On Monday at 14.30 and on Wednesday at 20,00

Discover the idioms and proverbs Italians use every day, organized by engaging themes such as the body, animals, weather, food, geography, and religion. Through vivid examples and real-life dialogues, you’ll explore their origins, cultural background, and typical contexts of use—so you can absorb them naturally and dramatically expand your expressive power in Italian.
A Systematic Journey through the History of Italian Painting

A Systematic Journey through the History of Italian Painting 
On Wednesday at 14.30 and on Thursday at 20,00

Trace the evolution of Italian painting from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Perfect for those who are interested but unsure where to begin, this course offers a clear, chronological understanding of the major artistic styles. Using modern technology, you’ll explore masterpieces in a vivid and immersive way, bringing the great works of Italian art to life.
観光客のためのイタリア語

Italian for Tourists
On Thursday at 14.30

This course offers an immersive experience, guiding you through essential and modern communication scenarios for traveling in Italy. Using original listening materials, you will develop practical language skills to enhance your journey and interact with confidence.

Pricing Table

No enrollment fee!

Group Lessons
Standard Italian Courses - 12 times, once a week - Spring, Autumn and Winter Courses     36,000 yen
Standard Italian Courses - 6 times, once a week - Summer Courses       19,000 yen
Cultural Courses - 6 times       19,000 yen
Intensive Plan 4×2 - 48 times, 4 lessons a week - Spring, Autumn and Winter Courses
Take 4 classes a week for the price of two 
72,000 yen
Intensive Plan 4×2 - 24 times, 4 lessons a week - Summer Courses
Take 4 classes a week for the price of two       
38,000 yen
Private lessons1 person2 persons
60 minutes4,800 yen6,800 yen
90 minutes6,200 yen8,800 yen

Contact Us!

For any request or a free trial in one of our classes
you can fill out the form below
or send an email to info@accademia.jp
or make a phone call to 03 3292 6030