Bergamo, in Lombardy, is a city with two faces: the hilltop Città Alta, ringed by Venetian walls, and the modern Città Bassa below. Close to Milan, with its own airport and the University of Bergamo, it is a practical, calm choice.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Bergamo. Italian courses in Bergamo, programs at the University of Bergamo and language schools in Milan are among the options.
In Bergamo you can book short courses of 1-2 weeks. On an intensive program, one level of Italian usually takes 4-8 weeks, and to reach a level where you can communicate in daily life we recommend a 2-4 month plan, depending on your starting level.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Besides tuition, budget for items such as the registration fee, materials and the visa and travel health insurance. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though complete beginners may have set start dates. For long programs that require a visa, we recommend applying at least 3 months ahead. July and August are the busiest months.
For study longer than 90 days, you apply to Italy's missions in Turkey for a national (D) student visa. Language courses usually require enrolment on an intensive program of at least 20 hours a week, proof of funds and health insurance, and after arriving in Italy you apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) within 8 days.
Working in breach of visa rules can lead to serious penalties, so always follow the official rules. NGGlobal helps you plan your budget for the course and living costs.
Homestays are common in Bergamo; living with an Italian family is ideal for getting to know the language and food culture up close.
Living costs in Bergamo are around the Italian average, with rent lower than in Milan or Rome.
Buses and a funicular up to the Città Alta serve Bergamo, and trains make Milan easy to reach.
Bergamo has a continental-influenced climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, sometimes foggy winters.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) take about 3 hours; the airport is about 15-20 minutes from the city centre by bus.
Because Italy uses daylight saving time, the difference changes with the season: from late March to late October Bergamo is 1 hour behind Turkey, and in winter it is 2 hours behind.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application and visa to arrival.
About 50 minutes by train.
The Città Alta is Bergamo's hilltop medieval centre, enclosed by Venetian walls.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, student house and shared apartment options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
Working on a Schengen visa is prohibited, and on a long-term study permit work rights depend on current rules.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
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